Introduction             Character           Citizenship           Fitness

“The Aims of Scouting is the goal of the Boy Scouts of America to help boys grow into honorable men. Scouting’s values can be incorporated into a boy’s home, school, and religious community. Scouting offers the opportunity to learn skills of leadership, of outdoors, and of life. Each boy decides what he will learn and how quickly he will do it. As he progresses, the value of his achievements will be reinforced through recognition--advancement in Scouting’s ranks, positions of leadership in the troop, and accomplishments during outdoor adventures.

Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three basic aims:

Character Development, which encompasses a boy’s personal qualities, values, and outlook, i.e. confidence without conceit; honesty with self and others; good personal appearance; skill and interest development; capable in emergencies; doing his best in difficult situations; practice in his religious beliefs; and respect for others. Character is what we do when no one else is looking!

Citizenship Training is promoted by the Scouting program.  It allows boys to practice good citizenship by living and working among others in a troop with rules based on the common good.  A Scout is encouraged to: learn of and take pride in his national heritage; develop understanding of social, economic, and governmental systems of which he is a part; be of service to others; seek knowledge of and respect for cultures and social groups other than his own; be aware of community organizations and their functions; appreciate the environment and seek to protect it.

Mental and Physical Fitness is taught to help  boys get the most out of life.  Scouting motivates each boy to: improve his general physical condition by exercise and vigorous outdoor adventures and sports; establish proper habits of good health to include eating properly and getting sufficient sleep; keeping his weight within a healthy range; reject activities harmful to himself and others to include the avoidance of tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs; be mentally alert; use good judgement and make sound decisions; and train himself to be a resourceful problem solver.

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