Introduction       Ideals           Patrol             Outdoors           Advancement
Adult Association       Personal Growth         Leadership Development
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“The Boy Scouts of America uses eight fundimental methods to meet boys’ hope for fun and adventure, and to achieve Scouting’s Aims.” A Scout troop functions best when all eight methods are employed.  They are:

1. The ideals,which are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout  Motto, Scout Slogan and in the Outdoor Code. The Boy Scouts and Adult Leaders who incorporate these ideals into their daily lives are said to have Scout Spirit. These are reinforce at scout meetings and activities by  the Scoutmaster’s Minutes and understandings the Scouts discover for themselves.

2. The patrol,which is the Scout’s family circle.  A patrol or crew is made up of boys close in age and experience level, and each patrol or crew helps its members develop a sense of pride and identity.  The boys elect their patrol leader, divide up the jobs and share in the satisfaction of accepting and fulfilling group responsibilities.

   3. The outdoors,which is the place where much of the challenge,        excitement, adventure, and fun take place. The outdoors puts the sizzle into Scouting.  The outdoors keeps the boys coming back and it is the key to a successful troop program.

   4.  The advancement,which offers recognition for achievement  to  the boys through the award of successive Scouting ranks. From Joining to First Class and from First Class to Eagle, and the many merit badges in between, the boy is constantly challenged to achieve something new. It spans the many years from boyhood to young manhood.   Along the way leadership responsibilities are presented in keeping with the age and development of the boy.

5. The association with adults,which provides positive roll models as a means for boys to learn how they are to conduct themselves.  A Scoutmaster who is willing to listen, give encouragement, and take a sincere interest can have a profound impact and make a difference on a boys life.

6. The personal growth, both physical and mental, which is dramatic in     Scout age boys. Scouting offers Scouts the opportunity to channel that growth into productive endeavors and to provide answers to vexing questions every young boy confronts.  Through service projects and good turns young Boy Scouts discover their place in their community.

7. The leadership development,which is provided by Scouting for each     boy.  Leadership positions are occupied by each boy as he advances in rank and age. Leadership is a skill that can be learned only by doing. Through leadership experiences, boys learn planning, organization, and decision making. When a boy discovers he can lead, it gives him the confidence and ability to lead in the future. While they learn to be good leaders they also learn to be good followers.

8. The uniform,the Boy Scout uniform, which has been part of the            American scene since 1910.  Wearing the uniform helps boys develop a sense of belonging to their patrol and troop.  It emphasizes that all members of the BSA are equal to one another.  It displays to the community the dedication to service on the part of the boys and their adult leaders.”

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