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SCOUTING

Scouting began in 1907 when Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement based on activities he observed boys doing in South Africa that built practical skills and teamwork. Scouting aims to develop boys' character through an outdoor program focusing on skills like camping, first aid, and community service. The core principles are duty to God, others, and self as represented by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting was later introduced to the Philippines by American soldiers and missionaries in the early 1900s and focuses on encouraging youth development through responsible citizenship.

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SCOUTING

Scouting began in 1907 when Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement based on activities he observed boys doing in South Africa that built practical skills and teamwork. Scouting aims to develop boys' character through an outdoor program focusing on skills like camping, first aid, and community service. The core principles are duty to God, others, and self as represented by the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Scouting was later introduced to the Philippines by American soldiers and missionaries in the early 1900s and focuses on encouraging youth development through responsible citizenship.

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Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement,

is a worldwide youth movement employing the


Scout method, a program of informal education
with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities,
including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking,
backpacking, and sports.
Scouting began in 1907 and was founded by Robert
Baden-Powell, a lieutenant-general in the British Army,
serving from 1876 until 1902 in India and Africa.
In 1899, during the Second Boer War in South Africa,
Baden-Powell successfully defended the town of Mafeking in a
siege that lasted seven months. Baden-Powell's troops were
vastly outnumbered so he used local boys to administer first
aid, carry messages and run errands.
On returning to the UK, Baden-Powell realized that boys at
home could benefit from similar sorts of activities to the boys
at Mafeking. These activities went on to form the basis of the
Scouting Movement.
Scouting was brought to the Philippines by
American soldiers following their occupation of
the country in the early 20th century. There were
accounts of the presence of Boy Scouts in Manila
as early as 1912 as backed by the proceedings of
the first BSA National Council Meeting in 1911
and an article in the Boy Scout Story, a book on
the beginnings of Scouting in America, published
in 1955.
Plans of forming Scouting troops for Filipino
boys came from Mrs. Caroline S. Spencer, an
American widow doing charity works with the
natives in Sulu with Lt. Sherman L. Kiser, a young
second lieutenant assigned to arrange her
transportation and accommodation for her charity
work. Upon seeing small boys wandering
aimlessly during one of their trips, Mrs. Spencer
floated the idea of organizing Boy Scout troops to
Lt. Kiser.
Purpose/Objectives of Scouting
The purpose of Scouting is to encourage the
physical, intellectual, social, emotional and
spiritual development of young people so that
they take a constructive place in society as
responsible citizens, and as members of their
local, national and international communities.
Principles of Scouting
The principles of Scouting as identified by
founder Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell are:
-Scouts should serve their God,
-act in consideration of the needs of others and
-develop and use their abilities to the
betterment of themselves and their families
and the community in which they live.
The principles are represented by
a Code of Conduct which
characterizes all members of the
Scouting movement, and are
referred to as Duty to God, Duty to
Others and Duty to Self.
Scout Oath
On my honor I will do my best to do
my duty to God and my country and
to obey the Scout Law; to help other
people at all times; to keep myself
physically strong, mentally awake,
and morally straight.
Scout Law
A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises.
People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends,
Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting
a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who
are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use
good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never
harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and
pack. Obey the laws of your community
and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully
do tasks that come your way. Try to help
others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be
wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and
natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel
afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others
might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your
home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your
religious duties. Respect the beliefs of
Others.
Scout Motto

Be Prepared

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