FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING

FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING

Definition :

Scout is a voluntary, non-political, educational movement for young people, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and methods conceived by the Founder Lord Baden Powell in 1907.

Purpose :

The purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of the local, national and international communities.

Principles :

The Scout Movement is based on the following Principles.

                                                           Duty to God;

Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting there from.

(Note : The word “Dharma” may be substituted for the word “God” if so desired).

Duty to Others :

·    Loyalty to one’s country in harmony of local and international pace, understanding, co-operation.

·    Participation in the development of society with recognition and respect for the dignity of one’s fellowman and for the integrity of a natural world.

Duty to Self :

Responsibility for the development of oneself.

The Method :

The Scout Method is a system of progressive self-education through;

·   A Promise and Law.

·   Learning by Doing.

·    Membership of Small groups(Patrol system) under adult leadership involving progressive discovery and acceptance of responsibility and training towards self government directed towards the development of character, and the acquisition of competence, self reliance, dependability and capacities to co-operate and to lead.

·   Progressive and stimulating programmes of various activities based on the interests of the participants including games, useful skills and services to the community taking place largely in an outdoor setting in contact with nature.