Scouting involves the development of young people through physical, intellectual, social, emotional, and spiritual growth. The Boy Scouts of America serves youth ages 11 to 17 through various ranks and programs, while Cub Scouts serves younger kids. Scouting utilizes eight methods, including ideals, outdoor activities, leadership, and the uniform. The Scout Oath and Law outline core principles like trustworthiness, helpfulness, and reverence. Scouting's principles are based on duty to God, duty to others, and duty to self.

1. Scouting
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2. What is SCOUTING?
• Development of young people
• Physical
• Intellectual
• Social
• Emotional
• Spiritual
• Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for youth ages 11 and 17
• Cubs scouts younger kids family fun & adventure DEN, PACK & AKELA
• Ranks = Lion, Tiger, Wolf, Bear, Webelos, Arrow of Light

3. Methods of Scouting
• Scouting applies eight methods of Scouting:
• Scouting ideals (as exemplified by the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout
Motto, and the Scout Slogan)
• The patrol method
• Participation in outdoor programs
• Advancement
• Adult association
• Personal growth
• Leadership development
• The uniform

4. Scout Law
• Scout Oath
• On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout
Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and
morally straight.
• Scout Law:
• A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient,
cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.
• Scout Slogan
• Do a Good Turn Daily
• Scout Motto
• Be Prepared! “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.” -
Robert Baden-Powell (22 February 1857 – 8 January 1941)

5. Principles of Scouting
• Scouting is based on three broad Principles that represent the
movement's fundamental beliefs. They are known as Duty to God,
Duty to Others and Duty to Self.
• Integrity - Scouts act with integrity; Scouts are honest, trustworthy
and loyal.
• Respect - Scouts have self-respect and respect for others.
• Care - Scouts support others and take care of the world in which we
live.
• Belief - Scouts explore their faiths, beliefs and attitudes.