Post on 17-Jan-2016
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”