BTC Basics

BASIC TRAINING COURSE
(BTC)
Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Iligan City
Edgar B. Pareἦo Jr.

I. Course Objectives:
-Why are you here?
-Why be involved in
Scouting?
-Why be in this training at
all?

Reasons of coming: BTC
- Some are here because they were told to
be here.
- plain curiosity
-discover new things
-for fun
-etc.

You are here today because :
• You care for the future of the of the ones
you love
• You care for your children
• You care for your little brothers and sister
• …you are here, because you would like to
secure and insure the days of your
retirement.
• ..you love your country..

The Philippine Society: Social
situation
• Unemployment
• Widespread criminality
• Drug Addiction
• Prostitution
• Immorality in all its forms
• Lack of Discipline
• Greed
• Juvenile Delinquency
• Child Labor exploitation
• Poverty

“With this kind of environment
where we live, it is sad to note
that our young people today are
living in a social environment that
engenders all forms of injustices,
corruption, criminality, poverty,
hunger and ignorance”

..A close examination of these problems will
inadvertently point to the undeniable truth that all
these are but symptoms of a much deeper
problem…a problem that years of neglect, apathy,
suffering and ignorance of the truth has cause to
be imbedded deep in the heart and mind of the
people, thus creating an attitude of hopelessness.

..We strongly believe that the solution to all these
lies not in too simplistic solution of a change of
men as we apt to do, but more in the slow and
gentle process of a change of men. No, not cutting
the twigs and the branches but in uprooting the
roots and give rise to a new tree, not in giving of
palliatives and pain killers but in undertaking
surgery to cut off the tumor that is causing the
social cancer… The solution lies in cutting off of the
influence of an uncaring environment in the heart
and mind of the people.

Social environment: cause and
effect
• Degradation of values
• Lack of right role mode

BTC Course Objectives
Gain a deeper understanding of the
Scouting movement, the BSP vision
statement, its founding principles
and the Scout method

BTC: Goals
To provide the participants with the
necessary competence to become an
effective Unit / Troop Leader
Acquire skills in training adult leaders
in the proper use of the Scout method as
the key toward the development of
responsible citizens
Internalize the qualities of responsible
leadership

The Uniform
• The uniform gives the Scouts and Scouters a
sense of belonging to a worldwide organization.
• When to wear Uniform
1. In all formal Scouting activities, such as
meetings, hikes, camps, moots, jamborees etc.
2. At special religious services for Scouts.
3. During presentation of Scouting awards.

4. During Scouting month
5. When prescribed for a special Scouting
service
6. On such other occasions as may be
especially recommended or prescribed
by either the Local council or the National
Office

The Troop Leader/Outfit Advisor :When to wear
uniform
1. In all Scouting activities of the Troop
2. In formal Council, Regional, or National Scouting affairs
3. In special church service for Scouting
4. In training courses, conferences, seminars, workshops,
and other gatherings
5. Sponsored by the Scouting movement.
6. Whenever appearing before the public with uniformed
Boy Scouts.
The type A uniform must be worn during formal Scouting
activities and other specified Scouting activities. The type
B uniform should be worn during informal Scouting
activities.

The Scout Trefoil
The trefoil, which is the main part
of the Scout Badge, is the three
pointed portion. Each point
represents one of the three points
of the Scout Oath: Duty to God
and Country, Duty to Others, and
Duty to Self.

The single band joining the three points of the trefoil
symbolizes unity and universal brotherhood.
The three stars symbolize the ideals of Faith, Truth, and
Knowledge, the foundations of Scout citizenship. They also
represent the stars under which we sleep under during
camps.
The scroll with the Scout Motto is turned up at its end like
a smile. It reminds us that a Scout is Cheerful.
The rope forming a simple overhand knot reminds us to do
a good turn daily, no matter how simple it is.

The Scout Sign identifies you as a
Scout everywhere in the world. Give it
each time you recite the Scout Oath and
Law. The Scout sign is sometimes use to
signal attention. When a Scout leader
raises a hand in the Scout sign, all others
should also make the sign and come to
silent attention. The three fingers pointing
up symbolize the three points of the
Oath. They also signify that a Scout
climbs upward to bigger and better
things. The two other fingers stand for
the bond of brotherhood and friendship
that ties all Scouts together.

• The Scout Salute :
-is made with the right hand in the Scout
Sign. The hand is brought up smartly ( taking
the shortest distance ), palm facing down and
with forefinger touching the edge of the right
eyebrow. If the Scout is wearing a hat, his
forefinger must touch the brim of his cap or hat
as with the eyebrow but slightly to his right side.
When in uniform, the salute is used to show
respect to the flag.

• The Scout Handshake
Scouters use their left hand in the
Scout Handshake. Scouts everywhere
greet each other with a warm Scout
Handshake. Using it makes one feel that
he “belongs” and that he is one among the
millions of Scouts in various parts of the
world dedicated to the same ideals of
service.

The golden sun stands for liberty, freedom and
light. The eight rays represent the first eight
provinces that fought for our country’s
freedom- Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva
Ecija, Morong (Rizal) , Laguna, Cavite and
Batangas.
The single bond at the middle of the trefoil
symbolizes Unity of purpose

The World Scout Emblem:
• The trefoil, which designates north on
compasses and maps , is one of the most
widely used symbols in the world. It is
similar to the French fleur-de-lis ( lily
flower). Baden Powell chose the symbol of
North as the Scout badge in consonance
with the outdoor life of Scouts and also a
reminder of finding the right direction in life.

Troop/Outfit Group Formations
• Silent Signals for Troop/Outfit Formations
I. SINGLE RANK FORMATION - Extend both arms
horizontally, parallel to the line you wish Troop/Outfit to
take, palms turned front if you want the Troop/ Outfit in
front of you.
Uses: For general line-up, for inspection in meeting room,
also in preparing to move the troop/Outfit across a wide
area.

II. Closed Single Rank formation:
 Extend both arms horizontally, parallel to the line you wish the
color groups to take ,fist closed.
 How to execute: Similar to Single Rank Formation, except the
Flag Bearers fall in on the right of their Troop.

III. Council Formation
 Both arms obliquely downward, palms facing inward
How to Execute: Troops/ Outfit fall in line, in a
single line semi-circle formation around the
Troop Leader or Senior Patrol Leader.
Uses: For demonstrations, announcements, or
special ceremonies.

IV. “U” Formation(Horseshoe Shape)
• Both arms extended side wards but bent at right angles at
elbows, palms open facing inwards.
• Uses: For Flag Ceremonies and Awarding Ceremonies.

V. Circle Formation
• Both arms obliquely downward , palms facing inward, then
swing them from front to rear and back several times.
• How to execute: Troops or Outfit form a complete circle around
the Leader in the same order as in Council formation.
• Uses: For Ceremonies and circle games.

VI. OPEN COLUMN FORMATION – Both
arms extended forward, but bent at right angles at
elbows, palms open with fingers toward the sky.
How to Execute: Patrols fall in, one behind the
other, dressing immediately on the front patrol
and on the right. A distance equal to the length of
each Patrol should be left between it and the
Patrol in front of it. Patrol Leaders take two paces in
front of the center of their Patrols.
Uses: For inspection and parade formation.

VII. CLOSED COLUMN FORMATION– Same as for
open column of Patrols, except that closed fists are extended
toward the sky.
How to Execute: Similar to Open Column of Patrols, except that
each Patrol falls in, two paces
behind the patrol in front of it, with the Patrol Leader on the
right of his patrol.
Uses: For assembly in small room or area and crowded parade
formation.

VIII. PARALLEL FILES FORMATION – Arms forward at
shoulder height, palms facing inward, fingers pointing
front.
How to Execute: Patrol Leaders take positions two paces
apart, their members fall in behind them.
Uses: For relays and other games.

XI. DISMISSAL – Swing arms downward in crossed-front
position, repeated several times.
Uses: For breaking up formation or sending operations.

Whistle Calls/Signals
Attention (one long blast) ___________
Assembly (short, long, pause, short, short, short) . ___ . . .
Patrol Leader (short, long, long, short) . ___ ___ .
Double Time (successive short) . . . . .
Ration’s Call/Cooks Out (short, long, short) . ___ .

Gesture Field Signals
The mobilization leader should not hesitate to use gesture field
signals to attain his operational objectives. The following brief
descriptions and meanings of the field signals will enable the
leader to find more versatile use for each.
1. FORWARD – One arm
extended upward then brought
down to the front parallel to the
ground. Also means “Follow
Me”, “Let’s Go”, “Keep Moving.”

2) HALT – Hand brought straight upward over
shoulder with palm facing front. Means,
“stop but be on the alert,” “Don’t Move.”

3) HURRY – Closed fist, hand over shoulder;
armed is pumped up and downward, means
“Double Time,” “Run”. If assigned to do
something, this signal means “Make it
Snappy.”

4. DOWN – From arms forward shoulder level,
palms down, lower hands to waist level. Means “Take
Cover”, “Lay Low.”

5) SPREAD OUT – Arms moved horizontally
sideward, palms down, Means “Keep
Further Apart.”

6) ASSEMBLE – Wave hand in circle over
your head. Also means “Come Here.”

7) TURN THIS WAY – Arms sideward.
Column right or left according to the
direction pointed.

8. CLOSE UP – Move hands repeatedly in
front & center of chest with palms
facing each other.

9) GATHER AROUND ME – Closed fist
over your head. Means “Gather around
Me,” “Come Closer To Me.”

The Life Cycle of Adults in Scouting
(AIS)

Brief History of Scouting:
Robert Stephenson Smith Baden-Powell
- the man behind the movement
Scouting began because of :
- A man ( Lord Baden-Powell)
- A social Institution( British rising poverty caused by
South African war)
- A book ( Aids to Scouting)
- An island ( Brown Sea Island- where an idea was tested
and found effective)

The man was such a hero that young people
and adults idolized him
The social institution which placed the future of a
nation jeopardy due to rising poverty caused by
South African War
The island where an idea was tested and found
an effective. An idea which came out of the
man’s life, the influences of family culture, his
experience in military and his desire to improve
the deplorable condition of the youth in British
Society.
The book where the tested idea was written.

Lt. Gen. Sir Robert Stephenson
Smith Baden-Powell
Born : February 22, 1857
Father: Rev. Herbert George Baden-Powell, an
Oxford Professor , a great naturalist and a lover
of God
Mother: Henrietta Grace Smith , a daughter of
Admiral W.T Smith of British navy
- both parents shared ideas- Religion, Education
and bringing children that were very much of
their time.

When BP was only eight years old he wrote
a law which he entitled:
“ Laws for me when I grow old”
I will have the poor to be as rich as we are. And
they ought by right to be happy as we are. And
all who go across the crossings shall give the
poor crossing sweeper some money and you
ought to thank God for what he has given us.
Now I will tell you. You must pray to God
wherever you can but you cannot good only by
praying but you must try so hard to be good.

School Influences :
• BP finished his early schooling at Rosehill
School where he gained two scholarship
• High School-Charter house
• During his spare time he practiced
woodcraft in the early woods. There BP
gained an education that became infinite
value to him without knowing it.

Life in the Military :
• After High School, he took an examination for
Commission in the Army. Out of the 700
candidates , he finished second in Cavalry and
fourth in Infantry.
• He was commissioned as Sub-Lieutenant and
assigned with the 13th Hussars stationed in
India.
• He excelled in surveying and reconaisance.

• BP did a secret service work in the
Mediterranean against Chief Denizulu
during Zulu War and against King Prempei
of the Asharti
• He became a household name in England
when he defended the small town of
Mafeking in a 217 days Mafeking seige
during the Boer wars
- British Army led by BP- 1,251 soldiers
against 9,000 well equipped Boers

The Boys Brigade :
 The boys of Mafeking were organized
under the leadership of a boy Sgt.
Maj. named Goodyear.
 BP realized that if the boys were
given task and responsibilities they
performed based on the task
assigned to them.

BP : British National Hero
 BP became a National hero.
Queen Victoria promoted BP to
Major-General. The youngest
general in the British Army at
the age of 43

The best way to get people to do things is to
make them want to do those things:
1. Training should be fun.
2. Training should be carried in a small
groups preferably in competition with
each other.
3. Training should encourage self-discipline
and self-reliance.
The Genesis of an Idea:

“ The strength of a nation does
not depend on the strength of its
armaments but on the strength of
the character of its people”
-Baden Powell

-August 1-9 , 1907 - BP gathered 20
boys to Brownsea Island in Poole
Harbor ,off the Southern coast of
England for the 1st Boy Scout camp
- January 1908- BP book “Scouting for
Boys” began to appear in the
bookstores and newsstand in England
,and it became an instant best-seller

- It became evident that BP
created something important that would
require his complete attention : in 1910 BP
retired from the British army to devote his
time in the movement.
-With the cooperation of the Young Men’s
Christian Association (YMCA), Lord Baden-
Powell organized the British Boy-Scouts
Association in 1908.
- The movement reached America in 1910.

IV. World Organization of the Scout
Movement ( WOSM)
 The Scout movement is defined
as “voluntary non-political
educational movement for
young people, open to all
without distinction of origin,
race or creed
- the word Movement means a
series of organized activities
working towards an objective.
- The Voluntary character of
Scouting emphasizes the fact
that members adhere to it by
their own free will`

As an educational Movement, Scouting is
non-political in the sense that it is not
involved in the struggle for power which is
the subject matter of politics and of the
political parties. This does not, however,
mean that Scouting is completely divorced
from political realities within a given country.
We respect the political options of members
of the Movement.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE WORLD
ORGANIZATION
OF THE SCOUT MOVEMENT
The World Organization of the Scout
Movement is an international, non-
governmental organization which is
composed of three principle parts:
 the World Scout Conference
 the World Scout Committee
 the World Scout Bureau

WORLD SCOUT CONFERENCE
The Conference is the "general assembly" of Scouting. It is the
governing organ of the World Organization and is composed of
all members. It meets every three years.
Members of the World Organization are national Scout
organizations which have been recognized by the World Scout
Conference. Only one organization is recognized in each
country. In some countries there are national Federations which
include more than one Scout association.
Member organizations are represented at World Scout
Conferences by a maximum of six delegates. Observers
authorized by their national Scout organization are also eligible
to register and attend.

WORLD SCOUT COMMITTEE
The World Scout Committee is the executive
body of the World Organization of the Scout
Movement. It is responsible for the
implementation of the resolutions of the
World Scout Conference and for acting on its
behalf between its meetings.
The Committee is composed of 14 members.
Twelve, each from different countries, are
elected for six-year terms.

WORLD SCOUT BUREAU
The World Scout Bureau is the
secretariat of the World Organization.
The Bureau is directed by the Secretary
General of the World Organization of
the Scout Movement. The Secretary
General is appointed by the World
Committee and is the chief
administrative officer of the
Organization.

216 Member National Scout Organizations
World Scout Conference
World Scout Committee
World Scout Bureau
Africa
Region
Arab
Region
Asia-
Pacific
Region
Eurasia
Region
Europe
Region
Inter-
America
Region
Highest Policy-Making
Body
Board of Directors
Secretariat

6 Regional Offices: WOSM
1. Africa Scouting Region
2. Arab Scouting Region
3. Inter-America Scouting Region
4. Europe Scouting Region
5. Eurasia Scouting Region
6. Asia-Pacific Scouting Region
- hold office in Manila, Phil.

The World Scout Bureau
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
• The WSB/ Asia-Pacific Region is based in
Manila, Philippines. It has 23 member
organizations in Asia and the Pacific and 2
Associate members
• In the Asia-Pacific Region, 17 million
Scouts are in 23 member countries.

Asia-Pacific Region member countries
• Australia
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• Brunei
• Republic of China
• Fiji
• Hong Kong
• India
• Indonesia
• Japan
• Kiribati
• Korea
• Malaysia
• Maldives
• Mongolia
• Nepal
• New Zealand
• Pakistan
• Papua New Guinea
• Philippines
• Singapore
• Sri Lanka
• Thailand

Mission of Scouting
• The mission of Scouting is to
contribute to the education of young
people, through a value system based
on the Scout Promise and Law and to
help build a better World where we
live.

PRINCIPLES OF SCOUTING:
• Duty to God
• Duty to others/ duty to
fellowmen
• Duty to self
* 25 million Scouters in 6
regional offices of WOSM

The birth and development of
Scouting in the Philippines:
 All Filipino boy Scouts troop organized in
Zamboanga in November 15, 1914
 The initiative to form a troop came from Mrs.
Caroline S. Spencer, an American widow who
was in the Philippines to do works of charity
with the natives of Sulu
 Assigned to arrange for her transportation
and accompany her during her trips was a
young 2nd Lt. Sherman L. Kiser
 She suggested to Lt. Kiser to form a Boy
Scout Troop in the island.

The First Filipino Troop
 The 1st recorded Filipino Boy scout Troop
was named Lorillard Spencer Troop,
named after the son of Mrs. Spencer
 Organized in Zamboanga City on
November 15, 1914

The Philippine Council-BSA
 December 7, 1922- Rotary Club of Manila
wrote BSA in New York expressing desire
to see “ the organization and program of
Scouting in active operation in the
Philippine island
 Commonwealth Act 111- establishing the
Boy Scouts of the Philippines with seven
charter members

The seven Charter Members:
Founders of the BSP
 Joseph Emile H. Stevenot
 Arsenio N. Luz
 Carlos P. Romulo
 Vicente P. Lim
 Manuel R. Camus
 Jorge B. Vargas
 Gabriel A. Daza

The Birth of the BSP :
- October 31, 1936 – Congress passed
Commonwealth Act 111 ( The Boy Scouts of the
Philippines Law)
- Seven original founders
1.) Col. James H. Stevenot- PLDT Gen. Mgr.
1st BSP President and Chief Scout
2.) Jorge B. Vargas- 1st Vice President
3.) Carlos P. Romulo- 2nd Vice President
4.) Gen. Vicente P. Lim- a West Point graduate,
Treasurer
5.) Judge Manuel R. Camus- National Scout
Commissioner
6.) Arsenio N. Luz
7.) Gabriel A. Daza

- On January 8, 1938 , BSP took
over BSA in the promotion of the
Scouting program in the Philippines
- New Local Councils were formed,
the instruction manuals were further
edited and the badges and insignia
changed.

Scouting and WWII
 From December 11, 1941 to February 23,
1945- Scouting throughout the Philippines
was temporarily suspended following the
outbreak of war in the Pacific
 February 24, 1945- BSP National Council was
re-established and its HQ. officially resumed
operations
 October 1, 1946 – BSP became a member of
the International Scout Conference , now
called World Organization of Scout
movement

BSP in the Martial Law years:
 May 22, 1974 – Pres. Marcos issued Presidential
Decree no. 460 , amending Commonwealth Act 111 ,
the BSP Law, by expanding the composition of BSP’s
National Executive Board to include among others,
seven Cabinet members
 PD 460 – was the governing law of the BSP for the
next 18 years , including the 6-years of the
administration of Pres. Corazon C. Aquino

1972- BSP breaching the millionth
mark in its membership
1977- BSP membership exceeded 2
million , the reason for this was
integration of Scouting in the
school curriculum by the DECS.
Department Order no. 21 issued
by DECS in 1973 authorized
Scouting as a substitute for P.E.,
Health, Music and Pre-Mil. Trng.

BSP : after Martial Law
 The years following EDSA I witnessed
attempts to revive the quality of Philippine
Scouting.
 Pres. Corazon C. Aquino- signed R.A 7278,
the new BSP Law to restore its pre-Martial
law “volunteer and democratic character”
 BSP adopted quality scouting as a focus and
shifted attention from membership
recruitment to training

BSP NATIONAL CHARTER AND BY
LAWS
BSP in brief :
- Scouting in the Philippines is among the
world’s oldest Scouting organization
- First Boy Scout troop was composed
entirely of Filipino Muslim boys. Organized
by Lt. Sherman L. Kiser in Zamboanga

January 1923 – Boy Scouts America- Phil.
Council was formally organized through
the initiative of Rotary Club Manila
Commonwealth Act No.111 was enacted
into law on October 31, 1936 by Pres.
Manuel L. Quezon
Operation of the BSP disrupted during
Japanese occupation (1942-1945) and
resumed on Feb. 24, 1945 when the
National Council was reestablished.

In 1946 , BSP was recognized as a
member of the World Scout Movement by
the World Scout Conference as an
independent national Scout Association
In 1961 , the BSP NEB approved and
adopted the REVITALIZED SCOUTING
PROGRAM.
On 17 may 1974 , Pres. Marcos issued PD
# 460 which changed the leadership of the
BSP and placed the organization under
the Office of the President

24 March 1992 , Pres. Aquino signed a
new BSP Law R.A. # 7278, required a
restructuring of the organization
R.A # 7278
- mandates that the President of the
Philippines is the Chief Scout of the BSP
- describes the National Executive Board
as the governing body

Section 5- R.A. No. 7278
National Executive Board composition:
- Charter member
- Regional Chairmen (10)
- Secretary of Education
- GSP National President
- Scout Representative (3)
- Regular Members (12)
- Sectoral Members (10-15)

BSP NATIONAL OFFICERS:
President
Senior Vice- President
Vice President ( 1 each Luzon, Visayas,
Mindanao)
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer/s
Chief National Commissioner
Secretary General

Powers and Functions of the NEB:
Make or amend the by laws( ratified
by the National Council)
Authorize/execute mortgages and
liens upon the property
Constitute an Executive Committee
Create Standing Committees
Hold regular/special meetings

Section 6 R.A 7278 Describes the
composition of the National Council
Members of the National Executive Board
(NEB)
Charter Members
Regional Commissioners
Chairmen and Commissioners of local
councils
Others (duly accredited delegates of local
council)

Section 8 provides for tax and duty
privileges on donations and contributions
made to the Corporation
Exemption from income tax pursuant to sec.
26 of the National Internal Revenue Code, as
amended
Exemption from donor’s tax( sec.94 of Natl.
Revenue Code
Full deductability of donations and
contributions made to the Corporation
Tax/duty exemption of donations from
foreign countries

Section 10 defines the legal implication
for unlawful acts
False or fraudulent representation of BSP
Unauthorized manufacture, sale or
distribution of badges, uniform, insignia or
any other Scout paraphernalia
Use, application or portrayal without
consent of badges, uniforms, insignia, or
logo , seal or corporate name in medium

BSP NATIONAL OFFICE:
• The National Office is the Central
Administration office of the BSP. It serves
the National Council the National
Executive Board and its Committees and
the various regions and local council.

Secretary General : J.R. Pangilinan
• The National Secretary General shall
executes and implements , through the units
under him all the policies, rules and
regulations established by the National
Executive Board and the National Council.

Assistant Secretary Gen. for Admin
and Finance: ASG Ernesto Baluyot
• Administration Division
• Finance Division
• Corporate Assets Management and Devt.
Division
• Ways and Means Division
• National Scout Shop Division

Assistant Secretary Gen. for Operations:
ASG Salvador Q. Saromines
• Field Services Division
• Adult Resources and Development Div.
• Program Division
• Public Relations and Communications
Division

10 Philippine Scouting Region:
• Ilocos Region (6 councils)
• Northeastern Luzon Region (11 councils)
• Central Luzon Region ( 9 councils)
• National Capital Region (11 councils)
• Southern Tagalog Region (16 councils)
• Bicol Region ( 9 councils)
• Western Visayas Region ( 7 councils)
• Eastern Visayas Region ( 10 councils)
• Eastern Mindanao Region ( 11 councils)
• Western Mindanao Region ( 11 councils)

Western Mindanao Region :
RSD Petronilo G. Pardillo
Basilan
Iligan City
Lanao del Norte
Lanao del Sur- Marawi City
Maguindanao-Cotabato City
M-G Sulu
Misamis Occidental
Tawi-Tawi
Zamboanga City
ZANDIDAP
Zamboanga del Sur- Pagadian

Organizational Structure: BSP
107 Local Councils
National Council
Natl. Exec. Board
National Office
IR NELR CLR NCR STR BR WVR EVR EMR WMR

Local Council Executive Board
 Petronilo G. Pardillo .- Council
Chairman
 Dr. Livey G. Villarin
1st Council Vice Chairman
 Atty. Moises G. Dalisay Jr.-
2nd Council Vice Chairman
 Ricarte T. Cadalin - Council
Treasurer
 Antonio G. Cang - Asst.
Council Treasurer
 Robert T. Fuentes- Council
Auditor

 Randolph B. Tortola – Council
Commissioner
 Ariel P. Anghay,DPA – Council Scout
Executive
 Board Members :
- Jose S. Bagunas- NEB
- Antonio G. Cang
- Rosemarie Ann M. Saavedra
- Ricarte T. Cadalin
- Guillermo L. Fuentes
- Laurentino P. Badelles

 Board Members
- Rex L. Razo
- Atty. Moises G. Dalisay Jr.
- Petronilo G. Pardillo
- Abundio P. Saavedra Jr.
- Ruderick C. Marzo
- Dr. Ronillo C. Apas Sr.
- Pantaleon M. Hontiveros Jr.
- Robert T. Fuentes
-Francisco D. Manga
- Arthur L. Arat

 Board Members
- Samuel P. Huertas
- Alex C. Bado
- Dr. Livey G. Villarin
- NEB Jaime P. Semana
- Pedro P. Pabillaran Jr,
- Ma.Isabel N. Anonuevo
- ABC Pres. Cesarve C. Siacor
- Eric M. Capitan
-Jessie Ray N. Balanay
- Dr. Blair D. Castillon, PhD

 Board Members
- Riza R. Nicor – Dep.Program Commsr.
- Aurora S. Tuazon –GSP Pres.
-Randolph B. Tortola – CESO V
-Scout Rep. Ryan L. Maghanoy
-Dr. Tito G. Manacap

Council Staff
Ariel P. Anghay - Council Scout Executive
Ricardo J. Estrada- Field Scout Executive
Edgar B. Pareno Jr. – Advancement Officer
Hazel C.Lozano –Local Registration
Offcr/Clerk
Gavino Cedullo- Driver/Messenger
Ariel F. Jugadora - Utility
Eduardo S. Bongolan - Camp
Caretaker/Camp Isaac Dandasan (Bunawan)

Council Scout Executive Council Staff
Council Scout Commissioner Council Officers

Council Organization
Local Council
Local Council Exec. Board
Council Office
District District
Elem. Institution
Sec. Inst.
Community
Scouting
13 local scouting district/
24 institutional committees

District & Municipal Commissioner District & Municipal Committee

The Sponsoring Institution & Scout Units
Sponsoring Inst.
(Name of School)
Institutional Scouting
Committee
Kab Scouts
(Kawan)
Boy Scouts
(Troop)
Senior Scouts
(Outfit)
Inst. Scout
Council (composed
Of all uniform IC
Kawan
Leader
Troop
Leader
Outfit
Advisor
Asst. Kawan
Leader
Asst. Troop
Leader
Asst. Outfit
Leader

LOCAL COUNCIL
Composed of Institutional
representatives and a minority of
members at large within a geopolitical
territory, Meets annually and receives
reports on the operation of the
council.
LOCAL COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Policy making and governing body of
the local council. Elects additional
members and the officials. Meets
once every two months.
DISTRICT SCOUTING
COMMITTEE
Composed of Institutional
representative and a minority of
members at large within the district.
Made up of one or more
municipalities
Staff
Committee
SPONSORING
INSTITUTION
Scouts
Member
To serve
Employs
Appointment
To serve
Sends
delegates

V. The Scouting
Fundamentals
What is a Scout Movement?
- The Scout Movement is defined
as “voluntary, non-political,
educational movement for young
people, open to all without distinction
of origin, race or creed, in
accordance with the purpose,
principles and method conceived by
the Founder Lord Baden Powell.

Movement- means a series of
organized activities working towards
an objective. A movement thus
implies both an objective to be
achieved and some type of
organization to ensure this.

As an educational Movement, Scouting is
non-political in the sense that it is not involved
in the struggle for power which is the subject
matters of politics and of the political parties.
This does not, however, mean that Scouting is
completely divorced from political realities
within a given country. We respect the political
options of members of the Movement.

Scouting is educational :
it is a non-formal education for the
young people.
We empower the young people by providing
them with positive and healthy environments,
models and inspiration that spur them to
educate themselves in the principles and
values of Scouting as stated in the Scout Oath
and Law, the Scout Motto and the Scout
slogan.

In the Founder’s own words: “
Here, then, lies the most important
in the Boy Scout training- “to
educate; not to instruct, mind you,
but to educate, that is, to draw out
the boy to learn for himself, of his
own desire, the things that tend to
build up character in him”.

Purpose of the Scout Movement:
• To contribute to the development of young
people in achieving their full physical,
intellectual, social and spiritual potentials
as individuals, as responsible citizens and
as members of their local, national and
international communities.

Principles of the Scout Movement:
• The principles are the fundamentals laws
and beliefs, which must be observed when
achieving the purpose
- Duty to God
- Duty others/fellowmen
- Duty to self

Duty to God
Adherence to spiritual principles,
loyalty to the religion that
expresses them and acceptance
of the duties resulting there from

Duty to others/fellowmen
• Loyalty to one’s country in harmony with
the promotion of local, national and
international peace, understanding and
cooperation
• Participation in the development of society,
with recognition and respect for the dignity
of one’s fellow-man and for the integrity of
the natural world

Duty to Self
 We strive to develop ourselves and acquire
the competencies and the capabilities
necessary to prepare ourselves for
service:
- Physical- importance of a healthy body
and to develop in ourselves good health
habits.
- Mentally- we have a strong desire for
continuous learning
- Morally- we follow the path of righteous
living and proper conduct in our
relationship and behavior.

Scout Method
What Scouting provides?
- An alternative environment for young
people and adults where they are provided
opportunities through activities they enjoy
to :
 To acquire positive values, attitudes and
habit
 Develop constructive relationships:
* Home * local community
* Institution

The Scout Method is an alternative
environment
Scout method is a strategy/ a
process to create an alternative
environment for young people.

Scout Method:
Scout Oath and Law
Personal Progression
Nature
Adult Support
Learning by Doing
Team System
Symbolic Framework

The Scout Law
The Scout law is a code of living based on
Scouting’s principles. It is a personal code
of living in that it serves as a reference ,
guiding the way in which each member of
the Movement lives his or her life today,
and guiding the direction of development
for tomorrow. The Scout Law is therefore
at the heart of the Scout Method.

Adult Support
In Scouting, adult support involves a
voluntary partnership between the adult
leader and the young people, both
individually and as a group. In this
partnership, the role of the adult leader is
to facilitate the process of self-education
through the way in which he or she applies
Scouting’s purpose, principles and
method.

Symbolic Framework
A symbol could be described as something
familiar which represents something more
vast or abstract ( e.g. an idea or concept-
scout uniform, badge, insignia or campfire
)

Nature
Nature refers to the natural environment-
the woods, the plains, the sea, the
mountains, the desert- as opposed to
artificially created environment, such as
school yard, concrete campsites and
crowded cities.

Personal Progression
Personal Progression focuses
specifically on helping each young
person to be consciously and actively
involved in his or her development.

Learning by Doing
It reflects Scouting’s active approach as a
result of first-hand experience –which,
after all, is a very effective teacher
Applies to the way in which young people
gain knowledge, skills and attitudes in
each areas of development and thus
progress towards their educational
objectives.

Symbolic
framework
Personal
Progression
Learning
by
Doing
Team System
Nature
Adult
Support
Scout Oath
&
Law
Scout Method: in action

Educational Objectives
Structure &
functioning Activities
Group life

Thank you and Enjoy
Scouting
God Bless..

VI. The Youth Program
The Youth Program in Scouting is the total
experience which Scouting offers to a
young person. It is more than simply the
activities that Scouts take part in.
Though the Youth Program , Scouting
provides its members with a process of
personal development to help them to
become better citizens – of their village ,
city, their country and world.

Elements of the Youth Program:
The Activities – The totality of what young
people do.
The Scout Method – How is it done ?
The Purpose – The reason why it is done.

The Delivery of Youth Programme :
The delivery (implementation) of the Youth
Program lies in the hands of the Adult
Leaders ,working in partnership with Youth
Members ; they provide programmes of
varied activities , based on the
participants’ interest , to young people in
each age section.

5 BSP Youth Program
1.KID Scout - Kabata-an Imumulat Diwa
2.KAB Scout – Kabata-ang Alay sa
Bayan
3.BOY Scout
4.SENIOR Scout
5.ROVER / ROVERETTE Scout

KID SCOUTING
Age Limit – 5 – 6.5 years old
Unit Name – Langkay
Maximum Unit Composition – 18 boys
Adult Leaders – Langkay leader,
Asst. Langkay leader

KAB SCOUTING
Age Limit – 7 – 10 years old
Unit Name – Kawan
Adult Leaders – Kawan leader,
Asst. Kawan leader

BOY SCOUTING
Unit Name – Troop
Adult Leaders – Troop leader,
Asst. Troop leader

SENIOR SCOUTING
Unit Name – Outfit
Adult Leaders – Outfit leader,
Asst. Outfit leader

Unit Name – Circle
Maximum Unit Composition – 36 boys/girls
Adult Leaders – Circle Manager,
Asst. Circle Manager
ROVER SCOUTING

“ Scouting is a game for boys, under
the leadership of boys, in which elder
brother can give their younger brothers
healthy environment and encourage
them to healthy activities as will help
them to develop citizenship. “

Essentials of Scouting
Boys
Ideals ( guiding principles )
Leadership ( Scouting is training
for Leadership )
Activities ( Learning by Doing )
Organization ( BSP )

ACTIVITIES
LEADERSHIP
ORGANIZATION
IDEALS
BOYS
Essentials of Scouting

VII. The Boy Scout Program/Senior
Scouting Program
 The program is responsive to the needs
and aspirations of the Filipino Youth.
 The program of the Boy Scouts is for
Boys from the age 10 – 17 who join Scout
Troops sponsored by the different
Institutions of society – Govt., NGO , civic,
religious, professional or non
professional, profit or non-profit
organization.

 It is home, institution, community, and
outdoor centered.
 It is self-oriented
 The concepts of character development ,
citizenship training, & skills for self reliance
are value based & directed towards
selfless service to others.

 Activities are boy planned and boy implemented
but with adult guidance supervision and
direction.
 Outdoor experiences and education for life
through camping , hiking , community
involvement and the like are pursued and
implemented.
 Teamwork is promoted through Patrol System ,
which develops the value of interdependence.

Boy Scout Section:
 Boy Leader – Senior Patrol Leader
 Asst. Boy leader – Patrol Leader
 Scout Motto – “ Laging Handa “
 Scout Slogan – “ Do a Good Turn Daily “
 Advancement Ranks/ Badges
1. Membership Badge
2. Tenderfoot
3. Second Class
4. First Class
5. Outdoorsman
6. Venturer
7. Eagle Scout

Organization of the Boy Scout section:
Institutional Scouting Committee
Troop Leader
Asst .Troop
Leader
Asst. Troop
Leader
Senior Patrol
Leader
Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader
Unit Leaders/Scoutmasters
Boy Leader

Troop/ Boy Scout position badge

SENIOR SCOUTING
Unit Name – Outfit
Adult Leaders – Outfit Advisor,
Asst. Outfit Advisor

Senior Scout section:
 Boy Leader – Senior Crew leader
 Assistant Boy Leader – Crew Leader
 Scout Motto – “ Laging Handa “
 Scout Slogan – “ Once a Scout, Always a Scout”
 Advancement Ranks/ Badges:
1. Membership Badge
2. Explorer
3. Pathfinder
4. Outdoorsman
5. Venturer
6. Eagle Scout

Outfit Advisor: Position patch

Senior Scout section:
• Focus of Activities- The Institution, the
outdoors , the vocation and the
Community

Organization of the Senior Scout section:
Outfit Advisor
Asst .Outfit
Advisor
Asst. Outfit
Advisor
Senior Crew
leader
Crew Leader Crew Leader Crew Leader Crew Leader
Boy Leader

What is Senior Scouting?
• A dynamic program for teenagers done largely in
the outdoors in a small groups called crews
which supplements the learning experiences in
the home, school, and the church.
• Self-education aimed at the acquisition of
knowledge and the development of right values,
attitudes, skills, and habits through the outdoor,
social, service and vocational activities
• Develop leadership skills by holding different
leadership positions in the Outfit.
• A challenging high adventure in fun and
fellowship, towards responsible citizenship

Two kinds of Senior Scout
Outfit:
• Special Interest Outfit – an outfit involved
in only one particular field of specialization
- Sea Scout Outfit
- Land Scout Outfit
- Air Scout Outfit
• Wide Interest Outfit- an outfit with crews
involved in two (2) or three (3) fields of
specialization

9. Values Development in Scouting
• The primary mission of Scouting has
always been the development of character
upon which citizenship is anchored. Hence
, it is the development of right values in the
Youth.

Where do Values Formation and
Development come in Scouting ?
- Duty to God
- Duty to Others
- Duty to Self
* these three duties bring us to the
core value of Scouting, the value
of selfless service… the value of
LOVE

How to Integrate Values Formation and
Development in Scouting Activities ?
1. Awareness of Surrounding and the Beauty of
Nature
- Awareness and appreciation of the
beauty of nature will instill in the Scouts values
of self-reliance , resourcefulness, and self
worth and the concrete foundation in religion
which is in the realization of GOD, the Creator
, through HIS wondrous works.

2.Fun, Songs, and Games
- Songs , when properly sang , can
inculcate the value of unity, harmony ,
concern , patriotism , service , and self-
sacrifice for the good of others.
- Games , properly officiated and
with rules firmly imposed, can instill
discipline , fairness, self restraint and
good temper. As the saying goes, “ It is
not winning but the way you play the
game that counts .”

3.Awareness of Moral and Spiritual Values
B-P says “ moral and spiritual values
can never be taught. It can only be
caught”. These values can only be
learned if they are lived.
Teach the boys the value of
Reverence.. Reverence to God …
Reverence to Others as children of
God…and Reverence to Self as a servant
of God

4.Group Interaction and Sharing
- Sharing of experiences and group
inter-action in the activities of the
Troop and the Patrol to develop a
sense of self-worth and of self- respect
and belongingness, which is the value
of interdependence.
5. Skills for Creative Expression
This awakens the Scouts the Value of
resourcefulness and self-reliance as
well as their creative and innovative
talents.

6. Achievement through the Badge System
-This inculcates the value of self-
development, self-actualization, and the
pursuit of excellence. It must be made clear to
the Scouts, that the reason why they have to
learn more, to achieve more, and to become
better persons is not to become great and win
the accolades and the adulation of the
people. Rather , they should strive to achieve
more so that they can give more and serve
better.

The Scout Ideals:
Scout Oath
On my Honor
I will do my best,
To do my duty to God and
my country,
The Republic of the
Philippines;
And to obey the Scout Law
To help other people at all
times,
To keep myself physically
strong,
Mentally awake, and morally
straight.

THE SCOUT OATH
On my Honor- We are men of integrity, we
are principle centered, values directed,
mission oriented persons. We are
aware that our reputation, the image we
create, or the manner by which we
we are perceived by the community is
non-negotiable part of our personality.

I Will Do My Best – We always give of our
best in everything we do.
Thus, we pursue excellence
in ourselves in order to be
able better service that goes
beyond immediate need.

To Do My Duty – We adhere to the parting
message of the founder of Scouting, Lord
Baden Powell “ The only way to get
happiness is by giving happiness to other
people. Try and make this world a little better
than you found it. And when your turn comes
to die, you can die happy knowing that at
any rate, you have not wasted your time, but
have done your best”.

Duty to Self- Aware of our duties and the demand
of selfless service , we strive to develop
ourselves so as to acquire competencies
and the capabilities necessary.
* Physically- We are very much aware of
the importance of a healthy body in the
performance of our duties. Thus, we
make sure not to abuse our body and
develop ourselves good health habits.

•Mentally- We are gregarious learner. No Matter
how much we know, we are aware that
we still knew less and must keep on
learning as there is truly so much to learn.

• Morally – We follow the straight path of
righteous living and proper conduct
in our relationships and in our
behaviors. We are aware that the
eyes of the community where we
live and work and play are upon us.
We should be Scouting mirror in
action.

The Scout Law
• A Scout is :
Trustworthy Cheerful
Loyal Thrifty
Helpful Brave
Friendly Clean
Courteous Reverent
Kind
Obedient

…in closing.. we would like to share
with you some realities in life that we
tend to overlook -
“THINK IT OVER…”

10. The BSP and You
 Synergy is the key the key to the effectiveness
of any person. There should be oneness of
purpose so that we can say in all honesty and
without fear of contradiction that what is good
for organization is good for us and what is good
for us is good for the organization.
 Your effectiveness and success as Unit Leader
and the achievement of what the BSP expects of
you will largely depend largely on the this
synergetic relationship.

...how do we achieve this oneness of purpose?
First you have to know who you are?...And
what you are?..
Next, you have to discover your true-life goals?
not based on your perceived self but rather the
goals based on your own true self?... the
things you truly are meant to have from the
onset of your life. This discovery will give you
the direction you need for the fulfillment of
your true –life desires. It is this which will
define your true life’s mission and provide the
meaning to your existence !

..Third, based on these discoveries , you must
evaluate your goals against that of BSP. See if
you can come up with a personal vision
statement, taking into consideration the roles
you play in life, that will be congruent with the
vision statement of the BSP…a shared vision.

Discovering the Person you are truly meant to be:
 If you were asked the question who are you ?
-Perhaps you will answer, “ I am, then give your
name, a person” or perhaps you will say “ a
teacher “ . This is the problem. We have
forgotten who we truly are. We are like the
eternal blue diamond who has forgotten the
diamond that it is.

“...Once there was an eternal Blue Diamond, the
most precious, and the most perfect of diamonds.
While floating around the solar system together
with the stars and the planets, it suddenly thought
of dropping to earth to discover how it is to be on
earth. From the heavens , it fell straight to earth
and into the mud puddle. There was a great big
splash and the blue diamond became covered all
over with thick mud. It was then that the King of
Solar System went around for his daily inspection
of the system. He failed to see the blue diamond.
So, he searched for it. He called for it….

…Repeatedly , he searched the system. He saw none. He
heard no answer to his calls. But as he accidentally
glanced upon the earth, he saw a shape very much like
that of the blue diamond. He approached it and ask , “
Who are you” the diamond answered , “ I am mud. I am a
piece of clay .” “ You have a shape similar to my friend,
the Blue Diamond. Are you sure you are not my missing
friend?”. The King queried some more. “ I may have the
shape of a diamond but I am no diamond. As you can see
I am nothing but mud, a piece of hardened clay.”
Answered the Blue Diamond. And no matter how the king
pushed, he got nowhere. The only answer he got was , I
am mud. I am a piece of hardened clay”..

Who are you? What are you? The problem with the
man is we try to discover who we are and what we
are by adding layers and layers of maximized
potential to ourselves to the point that we have
lost ourselves underneath the layers as a needle
underneath the hay stalk. Worst , much like the
blue diamond, we have come to identify ourselves
as a layer.
…But who are you and what are you really? To
discover, we have to remove the layers. We have to
remove the mud.

Layers in our own personality:
Our name
An educational attainment
A profession
An affiliation
A situation
Etc…

Questions to reflect on:
Are you your name? If your name is taken away
from you, will you cease to exist ?
** You love your name. But, you are not your
name. You are much more than your name.
Are you your educational attainment, your
academic degree? If your educational
attainment or educational degree from you, will
you cease to exist?

.. Are you your money ? If your money is taken
away from you, will you cease to exist ?
…Are you your clothes ? If your clothes are taken
away from you? Will you cease to exist ?
…Are you your body ? Perhaps. We have already
discarded the layers and now nothing is left except
your body… Are you sure you are your body ?

…If your body is taken away from you, will you
cease to exist ?
- Outside our physical life, there is still the mental
life. Our body may grow old, may grow sick, may
grow weak, it may die, but you… you will never die.
You will live forever.
…You love your body? But you are not your body.
You are infinitely more than your body

Who, then, are you? What are you?
- You are what you are. You are a spark
of GOD’s Consciousness. You are a Son of
God…Child of God created to His image and
likeness to whom was given the task to
subdue the earth and lead the little children
to Him. Believe this truth and the truth will
set you free.

Discovering Your True Life Goals:
It is only appropriate that you come to
know what it is really that God wants you
to do so. So when He finally calls for you
to report, you can honestly say before
Him, “It is finished. I have achieved the
task.”

close your eyes and visualize yourself sitting in a
paradise-like place beside a running spring that
comes from a nearby waterfall. Flowers of
different hue and fragrance surround you. Birds
sing above you as they perched on the branches
of trees abundantly growing in a stately formation
around you while dragonflies and butterflies flit
above playfully. Feel the enchantment of the
moment…The cool fresh breeze that blows gently
from the woods. See all these in your mind’s eye.
Very refreshing…

…While you are enjoying all these, suddenly,
an Angel appeared before you and gave you
the message ....” you have one year to live..”

With this message in mind write down on a
sheet of paper the things you would like to
accomplish when the time comes.
This time the Angel said. “ I’m sorry, I
committed an error. You have only six (6)
months to live.”
..Again the Angel appeared. This time he looked
very sad and gave you this message.” You have
only one more day to live”

Review the things you have written. Base on these,
write down your personal vision statement.
The statement should answer the following :
1.Who are you?
2.What do you do want to do?
3.For whom would you like to do these?
4.Why?
Your vision statement must also include set of
principles you will follow to insure the
achievement of your mission.

Boy Scouts of the Philippines
Vision and Mission

VISION
To be leading provider of progressive
outdoor-based non formal education
committed to develop morally straight,
disciplined, concerned, self reliant
citizens in the best tradition of world
scouting

MISSION
• To inculcate in our Scouts and Scouters
love of God, Country and Fellowmen
• To contribute to nation-building according
to the ideals, principles and program of
scouting.
• To prepare the youth for responsible
leadership

Guiding Principles
of
Scouting

1. Duty to God
2. Duty to Others/Duty to fellowmen
3. Duty to Self

The Guiding Principles
Is the Crucial Values that
Guide a Person

In closing, let me share with you a story of
a Rich merchant with Four wives..

11. Creativity Training
• What is Creativity?
• How to Develop Creativity?

Kinds of Creativity ( Maslow)
• Special talent creativity
• Self-actualizing creativity

Classifications of Definitions of Creativity
(Rhodes, 1961)
PERSON
PROCESS
PRODUCT
PRESS

Barriers to Creativity
• Pre-conditioning
• Self-imposed barrier
• Tradition
• Perception
• Habit
• Pattern

How to Overcome Barriers to Creativity
• Stretch your imagination
• Practice
• Defer judgment
• Resistance to closure
• Training

Creative Abilities
• Fluency
• Originality
• Elaboration
• Abstractness
• Resistance to Premature
Closure
Creative Strengths
• Emotional Expressiveness
• Storytelling Articulateness
• Unusual Visualization
• Internal Visualization
• Colorfulness of Imagery
• Fantasy
• Humor
• Richness of Imagery

LIFE IS A SERIES OF PROBLEM SOLVING
OPPORTUNITIES
The problems you face will either defeat you-
Depending on how you respond them.
Unfortunately, most people fail to see how
God wants to use problems for good in their
lives.
They react foolishly and resent their
problems rather than pausing to consider
what benefit they might bring.

Here are five ways God wants to use the problems in
your life:
God uses problems to DIRECT you.
Sometimes God must light a fire under you to get you
moving. Problems often point us in a new direction
and motivate us to change.
Is God trying to get your attention?
“Sometime it takes a painful situation to make us
change our ways” ( Proverbs 20:30)

God uses problems to INSPECT you.
People are like tea bags “ If you want to know
what’s inside them, just drop them in hot
water !”
Has God ever tested your faith with a
problem?
What do problems reveal about you?
“ When you have many kinds of troubles, you
should be full of joy, because you know that
these troubles test your faith, and this will
give you patience.” ( James 1:2-3)

God uses problems to CORRECT you.
Some lessons we learn only through pain and
failure.
Sometimes we only learn the value of
something- health, money, a relationship- by
losing it.
“It was the best thing that could happened to
me, for it taught me to pay attention to your
laws.” ( Psalm 119-71-72 )

God uses problem to PROTECT you.
A problem can be a blessing in disguise if it
prevents you from being harmed by something
more serious.
“ You intended to harm me, but GOD intended
it for good”. ( Genesis 50:20)

God uses problems to PERFECT you
Problems, when responded correctly, are
character builders.
God is far more interested in your character than
your comfort,
Your relationship with God and your character are
the two things you’re going to take with you
eternity.
- Here’s the point: God is at work in your life-
even when you do not recognize it or understand
it.

12. Membership in Small Groups
The Senior Scout Outfit,/ Boy Scout
section regardless of specialization is organized
into four small operating units called crews/
patrol. It is composed of not less than five (5)
and not more than eight (8) members.

A Crew or Troop consist of the following:
1. Crew Leader/ Patrol Leader – the head and the
spokesman of the Crew/Patrol. He represents the
crew in the Outfit Council
2. Assistant Crew Leader/ Asst. Patrol Leader – He
assists the Crew Leader in the performance of his
responsibilities.
3. Crew Scribe/ Patrol Scribe– records and keeps the
minutes of Crew Meetings and the Crew log book.
4. Crew Treasurer/ Patrol Treasurer – responsible for
the collection and handling all Crew finances.
5.Crew Quartermaster/ Patrol Quartermaster –
responsible the storage and maintenance of all
Crew equipment.

6. Crew Cheer Leader/ Patrol Cheer Leader – he is
the spirit of the Crew/Patrol. He leads the Crew/ Patrol
in cheering, in singing, acts as master of ceremonies
during socials.
7. Crew Hike Leader/ Patrol Hike Leader – he is
outdoor specialist of the Crew/ Patrol.
8. Crew Grubmaster/ Patrol Grubmaster- in-charge of
food preparation and other dietary requirement of the
Crew or Patrol.

Features that Develop Crew/ or Patrol Spirit
1. CREW / PATROL NAME
2. CREW/ PATROL FLAG
3. CREW/ PATROL TOTEM
4. CREW / PATROL SONG
5. CREW/ PATROL YELL
6. CREW CALL/ PATROL CALL
7. CREW SIGNATURE/ PATROL SIGNATURE
8. CREW MEDALLION/ PATROL MEDALLION
9. CREW CORNER/ PATROL CORNER
10. CREW CODE/ PATROL CODE

Organization of the Boy Scout section:
Troop Leader
Asst .Patrol
Leader
Asst. Patrol
Leader
Senior Patrol
Leader
Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader Patrol Leader

Position patch: Boy Scout Section

Organization of the Senior Scout section:
Outfit Advisor
Asst .Outfit
Advisor
Asst. Outfit
Advisor
Senior Crew
leader
Crew Leader Crew Leader Crew Leader Crew Leader

HOW THE PATROL /CREW SYSTEM OPERATES
Within a Scout Troop or Crew, the Scouts are
organized into groups of six (6) or eight (8)
boys each called Patrol/ Crew. The Patrol /Crew
chooses a Patrol Name and identifies itself with
a symbol. Usually, the names are taken from
names of Birds, Animals, Trees, Heroes, etc.
The chosen name is supposed to symbolizes
the qualities, or the values of the Patrol.

Each member of the Patrol / Crew is assigned his
own specific responsibility.
1. Patrol Leader/ Crew Leader – Leads his Patrol
in the achievement of their assigned task as a
prescribed in the Scout Oath and Law, Motto and
Slogan as well as in all activities of the Troop and
the Patrol or Outfit and the Crew

2. Assistant Patrol Leader/ Asst. Crew Leader –
Shares in the responsibilities of the Patrol
Leader/Crew Leader. Assumes leadership of
the Patrol /Crew in the absence of the Patrol
Leader/Crew Leader
3. Patrol Scribe/ Crew Scribe – Keeps and
maintains the Patrol Log Book/ Crew Log
Book, Keeps complete and accurate record of
the agreements, the activities, and the
achievements of the Patrol or Crew

4. Patrol Treasurer/ Crew Treasurer – Keeps the
Patrol/Crew Finances. Collects the weekly dues and
contributions agreed upon by the Patrol/Crew. He
turns this over to the Troop Scribe/Treasurer.
5. Patrol Quartermaster/ Crew Quartermaster –
Takes charge of the Patrol supplies and equipment
and is responsible for transporting the same during
Troop/Patrol or Outfit /Crew outdoor activities.

6. Patrol Grubmaster/ Crew Grubmaster – Prepares
the menu and the meal budget of the Patrol/ Crew
.Does the marketing and the cooking for the
Patrol/Crew. Maintains the cleanliness of the Patrol
kitchen/Crew Kitchen and the cooking utensils and
equipment.
7. Patrol Hike Leader/ Crew Hike Leader –
Responsible for surveying the prospective camping
areas of the Patrol/ Crew. He is also responsible for
preparing the Patrol camp/Crew Camp layout during
camping activities. Takes responsibility in guiding the
Patrol/Crew when on hike.

8. Patrol Cheer Leader/ Crew Cheer Leader –
Improvises on the songs, yells, and stunts of
the Patrol / Crew. Teaches songs and yells to
the Patrol or Crew from time to time to raise the
morale of the group and personally leads the
Patrol /Crew in these performances.

13. Activities in Scouting
 Scouting and the Outdoors
Activities are essential parts of the program
in that they provide boys with real opportunities
for “learning by doing”, to be able to enjoy and
to have fun in activities in the wide open spaces
in nature , the great outdoors, the fields, the
woods, the mountains, the rivers, the lakes,
which are to be Scouts playground.

Activity Fields
A. Outdoor Activities:
- take the outdoor away from the
Scouting and it will be like taking
the fish away from water. The
Outdoor is the habitat of Scouting.
• It provides the Senior Scout/ Boy
Scout with basic training for many
life experiences.
• It prepares him for emergencies as
well as for recreational activities
that enriches his life.

B. Social Activities:
Courtesy, proper decorum
and concern for the well
being of others is the outward
expression of a good citizen
and true gentleman.
C. Service Activities:
Service is as much as necessity
of life as food, clothing and
shelter. It is the spirit of
neighborliness.

D. Vocational Activities
Scouting aims to help the
young man to set out on an
expedition of their life. How
should they spend the rest
of their lives earning a living?
** these can be done through:
1. Vocational exploration
activities.
2. Hobbies and crafts
3. Part time job
4. Tours and Field Trips

• Through campcraft a Senior Scout becomes confident of
his ability to live comfortably under primitive conditions.
• Woodcraft teaches him to master his environment.

Types of Scout Activities:
1. Outfit or Troop Activities
-includes as many possible from the four
activity fields. Ex. Physical fitness, spiritual,
sports and coed or mixed group experiences.
2. Outfit or Troop Specialties
- series of activities on special field of interest
to the Outfit members or Troop members.
3. Outfit or Troop Super activities
- extra ordinary activities. What it makes it
“Super” is the feeling of adventure it gives.

BSP Outdoor Policy:
 Senior Scouts/Boy Scouts must be currently
registered.
 Have a written consent from their parents
 Have medical certificate.
 The outdoor activity must have a permit from
the sponsoring institution and the Local Council.
 The event must have an approved program of
activity.

Camping Principles:
 Scouts camp in tents or make shift shelters.
 Adult Leaders do not sleep with the boys in the
same tent or shelter.
 Scouts cook by crews/ or Patrol
 Scouts carry their own packs.
 Boy Leadership must be in place.
 Adult male leadership must be provided.

Planning an Outdoor Activity:
 Rationale- Why it should be done?
 Purpose/ objective- What do you expect to achieve from
the event?
 Program of Activities- How do you intend to achieve your
objectives?
 Training- Do you have all the necessary skills needed to
insure the success of the camp?
 Materials & equipment- What materials, supplies and
equipment will you need during the activity?

 Menus- What food are you going to eat
Where are you going to get these?
 Health and Safety- What health & safety
precautions do you need? How it
is provided? ( BSP Risk and Safety
Management)
 Transportation- How do you intend to get
there and back?
 Budget- How much will you need to insure
the successful conduct of the event?

Camping and Activities :
 Camping – is the living of the outdoors
away of the comfort
Values of Camping :
 Opportunity for boys to Learn teamwork
 Develop initiative, self-reliance, resourcefulness
 Develop leadership (Boy leaders)
 Physical Fitness
 Commune with nature

Activity Values of Camping:
 Sense of pride ( appear in public and
demonstrate their activities )
 Group solidarity and loyalty is strengthened
 Strong recruiting value for boys to become
Scouts
 Citizenship training
 Skills development

Practices and Policies related to
Camping and Activities:
1. Camping in any form for any period
of time shall be limited to registered
Scouts, Rovers and Scouters.
2. Limited co-ed camping on a short
term duration with the Girl Scouts
are done with the permit and
authorization of the latter district
association.

3. The Boy Scouts of the Philippines
encourages reverence and faithfulness
to religious obligations
.

4. Every Scout in a troop or unit should have
the opportunity for a short and long term
camping under the proper leadership.
5.Habits that are injurious to health like
drinking intoxicating liquors should not be
used during Scout meeting or in camping.
Scoutmasters and other leaders, while on
official duty, should refrain from smoking and
drinking liquor.

6. Competition- is a natural ingredient of life
for both boys and adults and one’s emotional
health depends to a large degree upon one’s
outlook this aspect of life.

14. The Advancement Scheme
 The Badge System offers a series of basic
activities to boys, which help them to develop
their physical, moral, social and spiritual well
being and have fun while doing it.
 As each boy progresses , he will come to realize
that he is capable of undertaking increasingly
difficult skills and certain responsibilities towards
other people.

Principles of Scout Advancement
1. The boy is encouraged to compete, not against
somebody else, but against his own record or
his previous knowledge and self-mastery.
2. The boy’s advancement in rank should happen
as a result of his normal experience in the
Unit.
3. The boy should be given opportunity to
practice requirements rather than to be told
about it too often.

4. Various Scout ranks and badges represent the degree of
qualification to be a good outdoorsman and good
citizen.
5. Scouts should be informed about the reasons and
purpose of the advancement requirements and how
these will fit usefully into their every day life.
6. Advancement must be presented attractively and be
fun. It must be enjoyable and leading towards a definite
end.
7. Advancement is only a means to an end as the
objective is not to produce Eagle Scouts or Leaping Usa
, but men of character, trained for responsible
citizenship.

 The requirement for badges suggest hundreds
of Unit meetings, hikes and camp activities.
 As Scouts take part in these unit programs, they
learn skills and so are helped to advance. The
boys do not automatically advance through
participation although advancement is the result
of participation.
 Advancement is a personal and individual thing.
Each boy advances by his own capability
through personal demonstration.

Steps in earning a Merit Badge:
 Scout selects the Merit Badge.
 Troop Leader advises/guides the Scout in filling up Merit
Badge Application Form No.17
 Troop Leader contacts the Merit Badge Counselor (MBC)
 Scout does his homework
 The Troop Leader presents the certified Merit Application
Form to a Board of Review for proper confirmation
 Corresponding Report of the Board of Review( BSP Form
No. 194) is filed immediately with the Local Council
 Local Council Office review the application forms.
 At a special advancement ceremony, the Scout will
receive his Merit Badge Certificate together with the
embroidered badge.

The Process of Advancement in the Boy and
Senior Scouting Sections
 PERA – Preparation, Examination, Review , Award
1. Preparation- The Scout prepares himself on the
requirements with the help of his Patrol Leader and
guidance / assistance of Merit Badge Counselor
2. Examination- The examination of a Scout for the
advancement requirements may be made by the Scout’s
own Patrol Leader-provided that his leader has the
badge the Scout is being examined.

3. Review- A Board of Review is composed of at
least three friends of Scouting preferably
members of the Troop or District/Municipal
Scouting Committee.
4. Award- An Advancement Ceremony or a Court
of Honor is arranged by the Troop Leader
where the corresponding badge and certificate
is presented to the Scouts. Parents and friends
of the Scout are invited during the ceremony.

Advancement Process Guide: Boy Section
Badge
Required Preparation Examination Review Award
Membership Self study, help
from other
Scouts, Adult
Leaders
Troop
Leader
Unit
Committee Investiture
Tenderfoot
do Scout with
higher rank,
Troop Leader,
M.B. Counselor
Junior
Leaders
Troop Court
Of Honor
2ndClass/
Explorer do do Unit Committee
Board Of Review
Institutional
Court of Honor
1st class/
Pathfinder
do do
Unit Committee
Board Of Review
Institutional
Court of Honor

Boy Scout Section: Advancement Scheme
Tenderfoot
First Class
Second Class

Advancement Process Guide: Senior Scout
Outdoorsman
Self study,
help from
other Scouts,
Adult Leaders
Scout with
higher rank,
Troop Leader,
M.B Counselor
District Scouters
Board of Review
(w/Council
Supervision
Institutional/
District Court of
Honor
Venturer
Do Do
Local Council
Scouters
Board of Review
( w/ Regional
Supervision
Institutional/
District Court of
Honor
Eagle
Do Do
Eagle Scouts
not beyond 21
yrs. Of age (
w/ Natl.
Office
Supervision
Council/Regi
onal/ Natl.
Court
Of Honor
Badge Required Preparation Examination Review Award

Explorer
Pathfinder
Outdoorsman
Venturer
Eagle Scout
Senior Scouts Advancement Scheme:

Merit Badges (by Group)
Grouped in order as found on the Advancement
and Merit Badge Handbook by the Boy Scouts of
the Philippines. Merit Badges in bold face are those
required for Eagle Scout.
Citizenship
Citizenship in the
Community
Citizenship in the Home
Citizenship in the Nation
Filipino Heritage
Personal Health
Rizal Lore
World Brotherhood
Plant
Agriculture
Coconut Growing
Crop Production
Farm Management
Tree Farming
Gardening

Public Service
Emergency Preparedness
Firemanship
First Aid
Home Repairs
Interpreting
Lifesaving
Public Health
Safety
Signaling
Sports
Archery
Athletics
Boating
Cycling
Horsemanship
Marksmanship
Physical Fitness
Snorkeling
Swimming
Team Sports

Craftsmanship
Barbering
Basketry
Blacksmithing
Bookbinding
Carpentry
Handicraft
Leathercraft
Masonry
Metal Work
Painting
Plumbing
Pottery
Wood Carving
Animal
Animal Study
Dairying
Duck Raising
Fish Culture
Fishing
Food Processing
Hog Raising
Livestock Raising
Pet Care
Pigeon Raising
Poultry Raising
Rabbit Raising

Campcraft
Camping
Cooking
Hiking
Pathfinding
Pioneering
Ropework
Arts
Architecture
Art
Dramatics
Music
Public Speaking
Printing
Reading
Scholarship
Sculpture

Technical
Aviation
Astronomy
Automobiling
Business
Chemistry
Computers
Photography
Radio
Salesmanship
Surveying
Tailoring
Woodwork
Seamanship
Drafting
Electricity
Electronics
Engineering
Hobbies and Collection
Journalism
Machine Shop Practice

Nature Group
Beekeeping
Birdstudy
Botany
Ecology
Environment
Forestry
Insect Study
Nature Lore
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Soil and Water Conservation
Weather

Conducting Boards of Review
A Troop of Outfit should conduct Boards of
Review at least once a month. Mostly, those who
are advancing in rank or have earned a merit
badge are those who are subject to the review. I
however (meaning it is my opinion) would
recommend that even Scouts who are not earning
a merit badge and not advancing in rank should
also be reviewed. The purpose being is to review
why the Scout didn’t earn anything this month,
which should be a concern.

Who is the Board of Review?
With the exception of the Eagle, Venturer,
and sometimes the Outdoorsman Scout ranks, the
Board of Review is composed of three or more
members. It is recommended that the unit
committee be used for this purpose. However, you
can also invite some friends of Scouting like the
parish priest of the Scout’s church or even active
parents.
The Scout’s parent, relatives, and unit leaders
are disqualified to become members of his Board
of Review for obvious reasons.

When Do I Conduct a Board of Review?
Boards of Review should be conducted at
least once a month. It is recommended that you
make it as part of your regular schedule for
Scouting, like the first Saturday of each month.
There are no set time-frame of when a Board of
Review can be conducted. It is totally up to the
unit when they want to schedule it, it is prudent
however that the Board of Review does not
conflict with district or council Boards of Review
and activities

16. Recreational Leadership
Songs in Scouting
Singing in the Patrol or in the Troop gives Scouts a
feeling of oneness with the Troop in body and in spirit.
Experienced Scouters know that the right song sang at the
right time with all the emotions that goes with it can tone
down hyperactive boys, boost their spirit when they are
feeling low or sad, or mad, or tired. Singing is a tremendous
morale booster. It promotes unity in the Troop, discipline and
order among individual Scouts, and in many
cases, it builds Troop traditions. Songs can enliven a Troop
meeting, a campfire, a hike, or special gatherings as well as
special occasions with parents and friends participating.

Classification of Songs
Songs in Scouting are classified as follows:
1. Folk Songs – Songs handed down from generation to
generation and forms part of the culture and tradition of
a people.
2. Ceremonial Songs – Songs that inspires and awakens
pride and joy in an individual. These songs usually focus
on values and ideals.

3. Spiritual Songs – These lovely and moving songs, with
its haunting melody, have always been a part of the
heritage of Scouting. These are songs that sooths the spirit
and build an affirmation of the dignity of man. It awakens in
an individual the desire to dream, to dare, to build, and to
aspire to reach the greatest height possible.
4. Action Songs – Apart from the variety these brings,
these songs help to arouse enthusiasm, help to counteract
the uncomfortable feeling of a hard ground, or a cold
night, or both. It gives rein to building good humor or
joyful madness which is never too far way from Scouting
activities.

4. Action Songs – Apart from the variety these brings,
these songs help to rouse enthusiasm, help to counteract
the uncomfortable feeling of a hard ground, or a cold night,
or both. It gives rein to building good humor or joyful
madness which is never too far way from Scouting
activities.
5. Round Songs – Songs where parts are sang at a time
continuously by the different groups or Patrols creating a
beautiful melody and harmony even from simple songs
with simple tunes. Preferably, sing rounds whose parts
correspond to the number of participating Patrols. Do not
confine the round songs to the humorous and the active or
action round songs. Though these have their place, serious
round songs are also good pleasure giver to the singers.

9. Hiking Songs – These are songs that make the Scouts
forget their boredom during a long hike. It gives spirit in
their walk and gives them the strength to go on. It makes
a tiresome hike joyful and full of fun.
10. Non-Sense Songs – Songs the lyrics of which have
no meaning at all. These are simply sounds with a
melody. These are fun songs and marching songs. At
times, non-sense songs can have such a beautiful
haunting melody that can be sang to set the mood and
touch the emotions.

6. Split Songs – Songs sang by two groups at the same
time. These may be two different songs with the same
beat and time or these may be a song of two parts with
the parts being sang at the same time. 7. Advancement
Songs – These are songs that inspire advancement among
the Scouts.
7. Advancement Songs – These are songs that inspire
advancement among the Scouts. It serves to remind them
that they have a trail to follow and a mountain to climb.
8. Campfire Songs – These are songs especially written
for the campfire. It helps give life to a campfire program.
Songs that inspire and elevates the spirit. Songs that
makes the campfire burn more brightly.

GAMES FOR SCOUTS
Classification of Games Boy Scout games are classified as
follows:
1. Scout craft Games – These are used to test and review
the Scout skills which the Scouts have develop in
themselves.
2. Recreational Games – These are games for fun and
recreation. Physical fitness games or games which are
aimed at developing the health and physical fitness of
the Scouts also fall under this classification.
3. Wide Games – These are games played over a wide
area. Some of these are Recreational games and some
are Scoutcraft games.

4. Indoor Games – Scout craft and
Recreational games played indoors.

17. Ceremonies in Scouting
– The life of a person has been traditionally
interwoven with ceremonies from the time he
is born to the time he is buried.
* births, baptisms, birthdays, graduation,
weddings, and funerals are given marked
significance and meaning through appropriate
ceremonies. So it is in Scouting.

Kinds of Ceremonies in Scouting:
1. Investiture Ceremony- It marks the formal
acceptance of the boy into Scouting.
2. Court of Honor- This is the ceremony where a
Scout who has rendered exemplary service,
has performed honorably, or has achieved the
advancement requirements is given due
recognition.

3. Installation Ceremony- This marks the formal
organization of a Scout unit tied up with the
presentation of the unit charter and the induction of
the unit officers, both boy and adult.
4. Opening and Closing Ceremonies- These are
ceremonies that mark the formal Opening and
Closing of a meeting or an activity.

Commitment Ceremony Investiture
Court of Honor Campfire

18. The Scout Campfire
 Campfire is the Heart and Soul in any
Scouting activity.
 A successful campfire is the result of good
planning and preparation. A good rule to
follow in planning the campfire program is
to follow the flames.

Songs in the campfire ceremonies- patriotic,
spiritual, inspirational
* campfire ceremonies- a mixture of songs,
skits, stunts, tricks, poems, spiritual, games,
yells and presentation of awards and badges

Successful campfire:
1. Opening Ceremonials- K.I.S.S – keep it
short and simple
2. Songs and yells- this should include folk
songs, patriotic songs, spiritual songs,
round songs, action songs
3. Skits- includes mysteries, adventure,
biographies, folk tales and legends

4. Games – This should be based on
challenges on individual test of skills.
5. Dramatics- This should feature , comedy
skits, skills application.
6. Recognition and awards- This include
advancement and merit badge, ribbons and
pennants etc.

8. Closing – This must be short , simple
and solemn
7. Information and Announcement-
This shall include future scout activities
and projects to be participated either
National, Regional, Council Activities

Three (3) types of Campfire:
1.Presentative- most common, forms of
songs, yell and skits,
demonstration and stunts.
2.Fellowship or Social- includes songs,
games and story telling.
Spiritual or Inspirational
3.Spirituals/ or Inspirational

3 basic types of materials and wood
1.Kindler
2.Sticks
3.Large pieces woods or chunks

PARTS OF THE CAMPFIRE
1. Opening Ceremony:
- Lighting of the Fire
- Presentation of the Campfire to the Campfire Chief
- Formal Declaration of the Campfire Opening
2. Presentations:
- Songs
- Yells
- Skits
- Stunts and tricks
- Stories
- Games
- Ice Breakers
1. Moment of Recognition
2. Announcements
5. Yarn – Given by the Campfire Chief
6. Closing Ceremony
- Quieting Songs
- Scout Benediction

19. The Outfit Advisors Job/ Troop Leaders Job
 Train boys through Boy Leaders
 Maintain Good Public Relations
 Counsel the boys in his unit
 Administer the unit
 Adhere to Scouting Fundamentals
 Effectively implement the program
 Be a role model to his boys

THE TROOP LEADER’ JOB/ OUTFIT ADVISORS JOB
The primary task of a Troop Leader is to guide and help
the members of his Troop develop themselves into
disciplined, responsible, self-reliant, concerned, and
selfless service oriented citizens, each of them a
potential leader of society. To be effective in carrying
out this function, he must be knowledgeable, not only
of the Boy Scouting program, it’s features and
processes, but also of his relationship responsibilities.

1. In relation to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines –
Troop Leaders/ Outfit Advisors are volunteers in the
BSP. As such, the BSP expects the following to be
complied with:
- Observe the letter and the spirit of the policies and
principles of the BSP.
- Abide by the Scout Oath and Law and set an
example to the members of his Troop/Outfit and to
train them to do their best to live up to it.
- Stick to the Fundamentals of the Movement by not
introducing matters which depart from the Scout
Method and the objective.
- Carry out instructions that may be issued from time
to time by the Local Council or the National Office.

2. In relation to the institution - Troop Leaders/Outfit Advisors are
appointed by the Institution which sponsors the Troop or Outfit. The
Institution, therefore, through the Institutional Head or the Institutional
Representative, expects from the Troop Leader/Outfit Advisor the
following:
- Abide by the policies, principles, and objectives of the Institution
at all times.
- Maintain the good image of the Institution.
- Assist in the Recruitment of boys for the Troop.
- Seek approval from the Institution before undertaking any
community involvement project and outdoor activity. This is also
true for fund generating activities.
- Keep the Institution informed of all projects and activities of the
Troop.
- Keep the Institution informed of the progress of Troop operations.
- Train all adult leaders as well as the boy leaders of the Troop.
- Make sure that all properties of the Troop are kept safely and in
good condition

3. In relation to the Parents - The Scouts will not
always be with the Troop Leader/ Outfit Advisor all the
time and parents are most concerned with the welfare
of their sons. They do expect the Troop Leader/ Outfit
Advisor to insure that the well-being of their son is
being attended to just like they do. Good working
relationships must, therefore, be developed between
the Troop Leader/ Outfit Advisor and the parents of
the boys in his/her Troop or Outfit

4. In relation to the Troop Committee/ Outfit
Committee - The Troop Leader/Outfit Advisor must
remember at all times that it is the Troop Committee
or the OUTFIT Committee that recruited him and it is
also the Troop Committee/Outfit that is helping him
with whatever is needed, financially and materially, to
insure the smooth and effective operations of the
Troop/ Outfit

5. In relation to the Boys in his/her Troop - The boys, too, have
their own expectation of their Troop Leader/ Outfit Advisor It is
well to bear in mind that the degree of achievement a boy will
have depends highly on the respect they have of their Troop
Leaders /Outfit Advisors. It is on this respect that their
influence on the boys rest. It is, therefore, important for the
Troop Leader/Outfit Advisor to:
- Be friendly but firm with the boys of the Troop.
- Be a good role model to them.
- Cultivate his/her sense of humor and laugh with them.
- Be fair and consistent in dealing with them.
- Trust them completely and give them all the opportunity to
develop their potentials and their personality.
- Keep them busy but make sure the projects and the activities
you give are attractive to them.
- Encourage them in their advancement requirement.
- Be sincere in dealing with them. Win their confidence.

21. A Profession of Service
 As Outfit Advisors/ Troop Leaders your fundamental
responsibility is to develop each Senior Scout / Boy
Scout as an individual by encouraging the physical,
mental, and spiritual development of the young boys.
 To operate an Outfit/ Troop is an adult responsibility. This
responsibility of the Outfit Advisor/ Troop Leader is
shared with the Senior Crew Leader or Senior Patrol
Leader.
 Leadership implies responsibility. Responsibility in turn
implies training and preparation to exercise
responsibility.

 Outside of Outfit Meeting/ Troop Meeting the
responsibility of taking your Scouts to an outdoor activity,
particularly, a 3 day Outfit / Troop Encampment , is
considerable.
 Because of the above, you must be trained to deal all
sorts of emergencies in the Outfit/ Troop Meeting
outdoors, or wherever your activities take you.
 The Senior Scouts/ Boy Scouts must also be protected
from undesirable adults.
 The Outfit Advisor/ Troop Leader must see Scouting
through the eyes of the Boy.

Program Plan is a well balanced, full-year of fun-filled and
purposeful monthly activities in Scouting to deliver a high
quality program for the boys.
3 Elements of Annual Program Planning
1. Provide fun and adventure
2. Achieve the purposes of Boy/ Senior Scouting
3. Base on needs
THEME PLAN serves as highlights of monthly different
activities to be undertaken such as games, stunts, family
activities, crafts and ceremonies in accordance to the monthly
theme
What shall we do next week or even the next twelve months to
assure a variety of activities next month?

Basic Concepts in Program Planning
A good theme should be :
1. Appealing to the boys
2. Broad enough to provide variety of activities
3. Instill deeper values
In Planning a good program consider the following:
1. Provide more Scouting activities during summer
2. Opportunities for advancement
3. Orient Parents to Scouting
4. Provide different activities based on the theme

Parts of the Annual Outfit/ Troop Program Plan
1.Theme- This establishes the direction
2.Objectives- These are statements of intended
activities, projects and achievements
** Objectives
- Advancement
- Outdoor activities
- Finances
- Community Involvement

Program Planning Checklist
-Has every leader in the Troop/Outfit has a part to play in the
program?
-What help will be needed , probably from parents or other experts?
-Who will supply and be responsible for the equipment to be used
during the meeting?
-Are the records up to date?
-Is every Scout going to make some progress?
-Which part of the program takes the Boy/ Senior Scouts outdoors?
-Has the program a surprise item?
-Is the program varied and is there action?
-Are some activities overstressed to the detriment of others?
-Are the Boy/Senior Scouts getting plenty of fun from the program?

Parts of a Program Plan
1. Theme
2. Objectives
a. Advancement
b. Outdoor Activities
c. Finances
d. Community Involvement
3. Duration
4. Troop/ Outfit Activities
5. Advancement Requirement
6. Achievement Badge Requirement
7. Troop/ Outfit Activity/ Highlight
8. Training of Senior Patrol Leader / Senior Crew Leader

“ The real way to get happiness is by
giving out happiness to other people.Try
to have this world a little better than you
found it and when your turn comes out
to die, you can die happy in feeling that
any rate you have not wasted your time
but have done your best.”
Lord Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden - Powell

A PROGRAM PLAN ( SAMPLE)
Months of the Year Significant Event What is Usually Done Monthly Theme
During this Event
1. January Thrift Month Preparing piggy banks Let’s Save for the Future
2.February Valentine’s Day Making & sending of Let Love Shine
Valentines card
3. March Graduation Making congratulation Moving Up
cards / garlands
4. April Water Conservation Report leaking faucets A Drop of Water is
pipes, hydrants in the Valuable
home & in the institution
5. May Mother’s Day Making family album Mothers Are Special
6. June Independence Day Role-playing on Love Your Country
Filipinism
7. .July World Health Day Backyard gardening Health is Wealth

Months of the Year Significant Event What is Usually Done Monthly Theme
During this Event
8. August National Heroes day Scrapbook making of Knowing Our Heroes
Philippine Heroes
9. September Barangay Day Keeping the surrounding Clean and Green
Clean
10. October Scouting Month Exhibit Badges & Scouting is Fun
Igsignias Collections
11. November All Saints Day Visit cemeteries of loved Remembering Loved
ones ones
12. December Christmas Day Make simple decorations Share Your Joy
for Christmas on Christmas Day

25. Scouting in the Community
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROJECTS
The community involvement projects that may be
undertaken by the Scouts are as many and as varied as the
needs that can be found in the neighborhood and in the
community. It ranges from the simple to the complex…..from
what can be undertaken in a day to what can take days or weeks
or even months to accomplish, from the inexpensive to the
expensive…..from simple good turns to the more challenging
ones. Whichever and whatever it be, the educational value
which community involvement will give to the Scouts will be
unquantifiable. So, too, will the amount of Public Relations and
Acceptance the BSP will earn.

Some community involvement projects are as follows:
· Drug Abuse Prevention Vegetable/Fruit Production
· Anti-Pornography Campaign Fish Farming
· Literacy Campaign Reforestation
· Clean and Green Program Prevention of Soil Erosion
· Garbage Recycling Traffic Safety
· Health and Sanitation Crowd Control
· Child Health Care Fire Safety
· Family Life Education First Aid Training
· Handicapped Integration Vocational Training
· Hospital/Clinic Assistance Livelihood Programs
· Nutrition Education Community Beautification

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