This document provides an introduction to senior scouting, including the Scout Oath, Scout Law, and key symbols and principles of scouting such as the Scout sign, handshake, and salute. The three main points are: 1. It outlines the Scout Oath, Scout Law, motto ("Be Prepared"), and slogan ("Do a Good Turn Daily") that guide senior scouts. 2. It describes several symbols of scouting like the trefoil, scroll, and three stars on the badge and what they represent. 3. It introduces Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the worldwide scouting movement.

1. Introduction to Senior Scouting!

2. Boy Scouting is a program for boys 10 to
17 years of age who join Scouting
Troops/Crew sponsored by schools and by
civic, fraternal, services and religious
organizations.

3. 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.

4. On My Honor...
Honor is your most precious and sacred
possession in life. It includes your good name,
your integrity and good reputation.
I Will Do My Best...
In everything you do, you promise to do the
best you can. If anything worth doing is worth
doing at all, it is worth doing well. Doing your
best is your personal challenge. Always strive to
do your best in everything you do.

5. To Do My Duty to God and My Country...
We, who belong to the Scout Movement
believe in God. We may not all worship Him
in the same way, but we are one in our faith
and belief that He is the Supreme Being, our
Lord and Master.
The Republic of the Philippines...
Our country, the Philippines deserves
our full love and dedication.

6. And To Obey the Scout Law...
In trying to live up to the Scout Oath –
you will need the Scout Law to guide you.
The twelve points of the Scout Law are our
norm of conduct as we travel along the
Scouting trail through life.

7. To Help Other People At All Times...
One reason why Scouting has flourished
in this country is because it has received the
willing support of the public. Scouting
merits this support because Scouts have
demonstrated that they are useful members
of society.

8. To Keep Myself Physically Strong...
If you want to have an alert mind and be
always ready to serve others, you must keep
yourself physically healthy and strong.
Mentally Awake…
His reflexes, his responses, his
movements must always be ready to respond
to his needs and the needs of the situation.

9. And Morally Straight...
A Scout must be a model of moral
uprightness. His norm of conduct must be
beyond reproach. His thoughts, words and
deeds should always reflect his high ideals
and sound moral values.

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

11. A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises.
Honesty is part of his code of conduct.
People can always depend on him.
A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family, friends. Scout
Leaders, school, nation, and world
community.

12. A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout is concerned about other people. He
willingly volunteers to help others without
expecting payment or reward.
A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He seeks to
understand others. He respects those with
ideas and customs that are different from his
own.

13. A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age
or position. He knows that good manners
make it easier for people to get along
together.
A Scout is Kind.
A Scout understands there is strength in
being gentle. He treats others as he wants to
be treated. He does not harm nor kill any
living creature needlessly but will strive to
save and protect all harmless life.

14. A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school
and troop. He obeys the laws of his community
and country. If he thinks these rules and laws
are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an
orderly manner rather than disobey them.
A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright side of life. He
cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He
tries to make others happy.

15. A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his way and to help
others. He saves for the future. He protects
and conserves natural resources. He
carefully uses his time and property.
A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid.
He has the courage to stand for what he
thinks is right even if others laugh at him or
threaten him.

16. A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and
clean. He goes around with those who
believe in living by these same ideals. He
helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful
in his religious duties. He respects the
beliefs of others.

17. Panunumpa ng Scout
Sa ngalan ng aking dangal ay gagawin ko
ang buong makakaya upang
Tumupad sa aking tungkulin sa Diyos at
sa aking Bayan, ang Republika ng Pilipinas,
at sumunod sa Batas ng Iskawt;
Tumulong sa ibang tao sa lahát ng
pagkakataon;
Pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan,
gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.

18. Ang Batas ng Scout
Ang Scout ay:
Mapagkakatiwalaan
Matapat
Matulungín
Mapagkaibigan
Magalang
Mabait
Masunurin
Masaya
Matipid
Matapang
Malinis
Maka-Diyos

19. Scout Motto
Be Prepared
Laging Handa
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily
Gumawa ng Mabuti Araw-Araw
Senior Scout Slogan
Once a Scout, Always a Scout

21. As a Senior Scout,
I will live the Scout Oath and Law and the Senior Scout motto
and slogan.
I will be familiar with the Constitution of the Philippines
especially my rights and obligations as a Filipino citizen.
I will share in my responsibilities to my home, school, church,
neighborhood, community and country.
I will deal fairly and kindly with my fellowmen in the spirit of
the Scout Law.
I will work to preserve our Filipino heritage, aware that the
privileges I enjoy were won by hard work, sacrifice, clear
thinking, and faith of our forefathers.
I will do everything in my power to pass a better Philippines to
the next generation.

22. Ako ay Pilipino,
Buong katapatang nanunumpa sa watawat ng Pilipinas,
At sa bansang kanyang sinasagisag,
Na may dangal, katarungan at kalayaan,
Na pinakikilos ng sambayanang
Maka-Diyos, Maka-kalikasan, Maka tao at Maka bansa.

23. The Scout Badge figure came from the French
fleur-de-lis (Lily Flower) in which it is most visible in
all European logo as well as those who are inspired by
the Mythologies.

24. 1. The Scroll (Symbolizes the smile
of a scout)
2. The Trefoil (Symbolizes the 3
duties of a scout: Duty to God,
Duty to others and Duty to self.

25. The 3 stars represents Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao as
well as Truth, Faith and Knowledge respectively. The
stars under which we sleep or hike on during camping.
The Sun as a whole represents Liberty and Freedom. The
8 rays of the sun represents the first 8 provinces
(Manila, Bulacan, Pampanga, Batangas, Tarlac, Nueva
Ecija, Cavite and Laguna) that fought against the
Spanish Rule.

26. The color Red represents Courage, Bravery,
Heroism, for the blood of those who died for our
country while the color Blue stands for Peace, Justice
and Noble Ideas. The color White stands for Purity
and the Equilateral Triangle based on the hoist side
represents Equality.
The Single Band in the trefoil means World
Brotherhood.

27. The Scroll is like the mouth of a smiling scout,
showing that a Scout is Cheerful. The Scout Motto is
written in the Scroll.
The Overhand Knot tied at the bottom represents
Our Scout Slogan, “Do a Good Turn Daily”.

28. THE THREE STAR
Faith a. Luzon
Truth b. Visayas
Knowledge c. Mindanao
THE THREE POINTS
1. Duty to God & Country
2. Duty to Self
3. Duty to Others
SINGLE BAND
represent unity and
universary
brotherhood
OVERHAND KNOT
remind us that we should
"Do a good turn daily"
TREFIOL
SCROLL
It reminds us that
a Scout is
Cheerful

29. Vision
Foremost in preparing the youth to
become agents of change in
communities, guided by the
Scout Oath and Law.
Mission
To help the youth develop values
and acquire competencies to
become responsible citizens and
capable leaders anchored on the
Scout Oath and Law.

30. 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.
ITS USES:
The Scout sign is used by Scouts when he
makes a solemn pledge, while reciting the Scout
Oath and Law, as well as the Panunumpa sa
Watawat. It is also used as a greeting of
recognition sign among Scouts and Scouters all
over the world.

31. When in
uniform, the salute is
rendered as a sign of
respect to the Flag
and the National
Anthem. It is also
used between Scouts
and Scouters as a sign
of courtesy and
respect.

32. Scouts all over the world use the Scout Handshake, it is
given with a warm LEFT HANDSHAKE.
Using it makes one feel that he belongs to the world of
brotherhood of Scouting and that he is one among the
millions of Scouts in various parts of the world
dedicated to the same ideal of service.
 The handshake is done with the left hand, which is
nearest to the heart

33.  Senior Scouting Section
 Journey to Good Citizenship
 Golden Values  Scout Badge

34. Lord Baden-Powel
or
Lord Robert
Stephenson Smyth
Baden Powell