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Aims and Methods
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2 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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3 “Think about young people you know who are currently in Cub Scouting, Boy Scouting, Varsity Scouting and Venturing.”
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4 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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5 Your answers might include *SELF-MOTIVATION *HIGH EXPECTATIONS *FOCUS *INTEREST IN THE OUTDOORS *TECHNICAL SKILLS *LEADERSHIP ABILITY *CITIZENSHIP
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6 Baden-Powell called Scouting “A game with a Purpose”
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Pearl in the Box 7
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Aims v. Methods The Aims – The PearlThe Methods – The Box 8
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9 The METHODS of Cub Scouting *The Ideals *The Den *Advancement Plan *Family Involvement *Activities *Home and Neighborhood-centered *The Uniform
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10 The METHODS of Boy 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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11 The METHODS of Venturing *The Ideals *Group Activities *Recognition *Adult Association *High Adventure *Teaching Others *Leadership
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12 The AIMS of Scouting *Growth in moral strength and character *Participating Citizenship *Development in physical, mental and emotional fitness
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13 Underlying the Aims and Methods of the BSA is a solid foundation of IDEALS… * -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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14 Scouting is a “Game With a Purpose”
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