SCOUTS PROGRAMME AT DGPS

The Scouts Program

The Mission of Scouting and Guiding is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society.

 The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the “Aims of Scouting.” They are character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness.

 THE AIMS AND METHODS OF SCOUTING INCLUDE

• Ideals
• Patrols
• Outdoor Programs
• Advancement
• Association with Adults
• Personal Growth
• Leadership Development
• Uniform

Badges on uniform display the achievements a scout has made, as done in national armies. Some badges include the Pioneer and Silver Badge.

 There are 12 principles a Boy Scout lives by which is actually considered the Scout Law. “A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.” All leaders must have and live by a set of values.