The Fundamentals of Scouting

There are three parts to The Fundamentals of Scouting. 

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- The Purpose

- The Values

- The Method

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The Purpose

‘Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society’.

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The Values

Integrity, Respect, Care, Belief, Co-operation​

The Method

Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and do the following:
 

• enjoy what they are doing and have fun

• take part in activities indoors and outdoors

• learn by doing

• share in spiritual reflection

• take responsibility and make choices

• undertake new and challenging activities

• make and live by their Promise.