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In Troop 463, our troop philosophy is that the
purpose of Boy Scouts is threefold: to have fun, to learn skills, but most
importantly, to become a better person through doing so. Our adults and
senior scouts emphasize that Scouting is not just about becoming an Eagle
quickly so it looks good on a transcript. In the words of our Scoutmaster,
"the rank badge is just a piece of cloth, it is the work required
to achieve it that counts".
First
We consider fun as one key part
of Boy Scouts, and we constantly endeavor to make sure everyone is having
fun in all of our activities, both the younger and the senior scouts. All
of our teaching is hands-on, we have outings every month, and we include
games and competitions at every meeting. Therefore, all of the scouts have
ample opportunities to interact and enjoy themselves while
learning skills while participating. The leadership is always
open to suggestions from any scout, and we will gladly adapt to
make sure nobody is ever bored in any of our activities.
Second
We emphasize the learning of outdoor skills, such as cooking, camping, knot-tying,
hiking, first aid, swimming, fire-building, and conservation. At meetings,
the leadership, consisting of experienced scouts first class and above,
teach the younger scouts the basic skills necessary to enjoy the outdoors.
While the prospect of earning ranks may serve as an incentive to learn,
signing off requirements is the by-product as the
scouts build character by working hard and doing their best, instead of
just what is required.
Third
We believe that the true purpose of participating in Scouting is to grow
as a person, to learn leadership skills and develop self-confidence and
perseverance in everything we do. For example, before a scout becomes a First
Class, he is taught, and the older scouts help guide him to achieve his
full potential in learning; teaching him, and helping him cope with failure.
However, after a scout is First Class, the true learning begins. He learns and experiences teaching skills, tak\ing initiative, establishing discipline, and leading his peers and the younger scouts.
This is where the true fulfillment in Boy Scouts is; the immense pride,
self-esteem, and growth gained along the trail to Eagle is infinitely more
valuable than the badge itself. |
