Aims and Methods

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Objectives

This presentation will lead you to:

• Understand the underlying principles of scouting.

• Realize how the aims of Scouting apply to Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting, and Venturing.

• Relate the aims of scouting to their own lives and BSA responsibilities.

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“Think about young people you know who are currently in Cub

Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity

Scouting and Venturing.”

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•Imagine them 10 years in the future.

 Consider:-What they might be doing.-Where they could be living.-How they will be spending their

time.

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Your answers might include

*SELF-MOTIVATION*HIGH EXPECTATIONS*FOCUS*INTEREST IN THE OUTDOORS*TECHNICAL SKILLS*LEADERSHIP ABILITY*CITIZENSHIP

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Baden-Powell called Scouting

“A game with a Purpose”

Pearl in the Box

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Aims v. Methods

The Aims – The Pearl The Methods – The Box

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The METHODS of Cub Scouting 

*The Ideals *The Den  *Advancement Plan*Family Involvement*Activities*Home and Neighborhood-centered*The Uniform

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The METHODS ofBoy Scouting and Varsity

Scouting*The Ideals*Patrol/Squad Method*Advancement*Association with Adults*Outdoor Activities*Personal Growth*Leadership Development*The Uniform

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The METHODS of Venturing

*The Ideals*Group Activities*Recognition*Adult Association*High Adventure*Teaching Others*Leadership

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The AIMS of Scouting 

*Growth in moral strength and character

*Participating Citizenship *Development in physical, mental

and emotional fitness

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Underlying the Aims and Methods of the BSA is a

solid foundation ofIDEALS…

* -the values upon which all of Scouting’s programs are built.

* Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack* Scout Oath and Law* Varsity Scout Oath* Venturing Oath

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Scouting is a “Game With a

Purpose”