POR: Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Scouting
The Purpose of Scouting
The purpose of Scouting 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 their local, national and
international communities.
The Scout Method
Scouting uses a Method, which is young people,
in partnership with adults:
- enjoying what they are doing;
- learning by doing;
- participating in varied and progressive
activities;
- making choices for themselves;
- taking responsibility for their own actions;
- working in groups;
- taking increasing responsibility for others;
- taking part in activities outdoors;
- sharing in prayer and worship;
- making and living out their Promise.
The Scout Promise
(for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, the Scout Network
and adults)
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
- A Scout is to be trusted.
- A Scout is loyal.
- A Scout is friendly and considerate.
- A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of
Scouts.
- A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
- A Scout makes good use of time and is
careful of possessions and property.
- A Scout has self-respect and respect for
others.
The Cub Scout Promise
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Cub Scout Law.
The Cub Scout Law
Cub Scouts always do their best,
think of others before themselves
and do a good turn every day.
The Beaver Scout Promise
I promise to do my best
to be kind and helpful
and to love God.
The Beaver Scout Law
There is no formal Beaver Scout Law. The
concepts expressed in the Scout Law are to be
presented to Beaver Scouts through games,
storytelling and other informal activities.
