BSP guided activities

1. ACTIVITIES IN
BOY SCOUTING
Prepared by:
FIDEL A. CASTRO, ALT
Session Holder
SESSION NO. 17

3. Which activities of the Boy
Scouts are engaging and
well-enjoyed?

4. ACTIVITIES RELATEDTO
SCOUT ADVANCEMENT
Activities in Boy Scouting aims to promote holistic development
of Boy Scouts through safe, fun, exciting and challenging
educational activities that will enable them to become responsible
citizens in the home, institution, community and render service to
protect the environment. It further seeks to develop leadership
potentials among Scouts through the completion of the Scout
Advancement and Merit Badge System requirements.

5. NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS
OF BOY SCOUTING ACTIVITIES
•Stimulates Creativity, Imagination, Innovation and
Resourcefulness
•DevelopTalents and Hone Skills for Self-Reliance
•Promotes Active and Healthy Lifestyle
•Improved Decision-Making andThinking Skills
•Holistic Fun, Exciting and Challenging
•Develop Inter-personal Relationship Skills

6. ACTIVITIES RELATEDTO
SCOUT ADVANCEMENT
The Young People or the Youth members should always
be at the core and at the center of Scouting. Taking into
account the formative years of Children, the holistic
development of young people and young adults –
physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, and spiritually
prepared. The vital aspect is to promote holistic
development and total well-being of Scouts from all
sections of theYouth Programme.

7. BOY SCOUT
ADVANCEMENT RANKS
•Membership Scout Rank
•Tenderfoot Scout Rank
•Second Class Scout Rank
•First Class Scout Rank

8. MEMBERSHIP SCOUT
RANK ACTIVITIES (6)
• 1. Demonstrate the love for our country.
• 2. Be familiar with the Ideals in Scouting.
• 3. Demonstrate on how to execute some Ideals in Scouting.
• 4. Describe the Scout Badge.
• 5. Learn on being thrifty.
• 6. Participate in the Investiture Ceremony and commit oneself to
the Scout Oath and Law.

9. TENDERFOOT SCOUT
RANK ACTIVITIES (20)
• 1. Explain the Ideals in Scouting.
• 2. Attend regular Religious services.
• 3. Explain the symbolism in the Philippines Flag.
• 4. Identify the Boy and Adult leaders in your Patrol andTroop.
• 5. Earn money.
• 6.Tell rules at home.

10. TENDERFOOT SCOUT
RANK ACTIVITIES (20)
• 7.Wash and darn your clothes.
• 8. Plant and care at least one tree.
• 9. Enumerate personal health rules.
• 10. Inspect your home for safety hazards.
• 11. Demonstrate giving of First Aid.
• 12. Identify at least ten (10) edible plants.

11. TENDERFOOT SCOUT
RANK ACTIVITIES (20)
• 13. Sharpen a knife or a bolo.
• 14. Name the parts of a rope.
• 15. Demonstrate the directions in the compass.
• 16. Play Kim’s Game.
• 17. Demonstrate table manners.
• 18. Be active in Patrol andTroop Meetings.
• 19. Discuss your commitments in theTroop and Patrol.
• 20. Discuss how to guard against child abuse.

12. SECOND CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 1. Cite experiences wherein you practiced Ideals in Scouting.
• 2. Attend religious instructions and services.
• 3. Demonstrate the Flag Code.
• 4. Identify yourTroop Committee members and Institutional
Leaders.
• 5. Earn money.
• 6.TellTroop traditions.

13. SECOND CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 7. Explain on how to take care of your Institution’s property.
• 8. Demonstrate a Patrol activity to help ensure sanitation.
• 9. Explain and discuss the Safe Swim Defense Plan.
• 10. Describe the five (5) vital steps in giving First Aid.
• 11. Name at least five (5) animal friends.
• 12. Do some repairs in the home.

14. SECOND CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 13. Demonstrate different lashings.
• 14. Orient a street map or a topographic map.
• 15. Determine personal measurements.
• 16. Discuss the proper decorum in different activities.
• 17.Tell what to do in a safe hike.
• 18. Discuss proper communication with your peers.
• 19. Earn the SAFETY and CITIZENSHIP INTHE HOME Merit
Badges.

15. FIRST CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 1. Cite experiences wherein you practiced Ideals in Scouting.
• 2. Produce evidence that you have been faithful in your religious
obligations.
• 3. Lead in at least one flag-raising ceremony.
• 4. Describe the District or Municipal Scouting Committee.
• 5. Earn and save money.
• 6. Describe how will you show respect for the rights of others.

16. FIRST CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 7. Participate in a community service project.
• 8. Explain the dangers of smoking, alcoholism and drug abuse.
• 9. Swim at least 25 meters using different strokes.
• 10. Explain what to do during emergencies.
• 11. Show at least two (2) constellations.
• 12. Make a project that will be useful in the home.
• 13. Make at least three (3) gadgets.

17. FIRST CLASS
SCOUT ACTIVITIES (19)
• 14. Draw a simple map of your community.
• 15. Send and receive a message using the International Morse
Code.
• 16. Participate in one social activity.
• 17. Prepare for camp.
• 18. Discuss sexual maturity and chaste living.
• 19. Earn the CITIZENSHIP INTHE COMMUNITY, FILIPINO
HERITAGE, FIRST AID and ECOLOGY orTREE FARMING Merit
Badges.

18. BSP National Office Memorandum
No. 60, s. 2014

19. ANY QUESTIONS?

20. SPARETIME ACTIVITY
Explore an issue, problem or challenge about the
activities in Scouting in your respective school.
Write down your reflections on what could be done
to address it at the level of the Boy Scouts.
Consolidate your answers and post it on your
Patrol Corner.

21. activity in Scouting and
Guiding”
“Nature study will show
you how full of beautiful
and wonderful things God
has made the world for
you to enjoy...”
- Lord Baden-Powell (BP)

22. REFERENCES:
1. BasicTraining Course forTroop Leaders – Course Manual forTrainers
2. Advancement and Merit Badge Handbook

23. Sctr. FIDEL A. CASTRO, ALT
0925-767-1227
Teacher III, Don Pepe Cojuangco Homes Elementary School
Tarlac South B District,Tarlac City Schools Division
Session Holder