Scouting is designed to help boys grow up to be a self-reliant, dependable, and to become caring individuals. Since 1910, the Boy Scouts of America has woven lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, good citizenship, and the physical fitness in youth.
Scouting teaches family values, but we know that boys do not join Scouts just to have their character built. Boys join because it is fun.
A Patrol provides the Boy Scout with a group of boys his own age in which he can earn awards and recognition. In the Patrol, he will also gain a sense of personal achievement for the new skills he learns. The Eleven Year Old Scouts (EYOS) are organized as a Patrol in the Ward’s Scout Troop. The EYOS Leader is an Assistant Scoutmaster and participates in the Troop Committee. Special Note for LDS: A woman can be the EYOS Leader but she doesn’t participate on the overnight activities.
Scouts advance in order, Tenderfoot à 2PndP Class à 1PstP Class à Star à Life à Eagle, based upon completion of the requirements for each rank. The boys between ages eleven and eighteen can work on the rank requirements in any order.
The responsibility of a boy’s advancement in Scouting lies with the family. The Troop assists the family in helping the boys advance. Most requirements for advancement are done at Patrol Meetings but reading and prework are done at home with the family. In Boy Scouts, the Troop Committee maintains records of advancement but it is very important that parents also maintain good records and follow the Scout’s progress.
Keep all Scout Advancement records and dates of leadership position in a safe place. The boys will need them later when they complete their Eagle applications.
The Cub Scout Arrow of Light and Religious Knot are worn on the Scout’s Boy Scout uniform and his adult uniform.
Boys are successful when parents support their sons in the program from Tenderfoot to Eagle.
Scouting Aims and Methods
The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young men to make ethical choices over their lifetimes by instilling the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
The aims of Scouting are:
- Character development
Citizenship training
Mental and physical fitness
Character encompasses a person’s qualities, values, and outlook.
- Being confident but not conceited
Being honest with themselves and others
Having a positive personal appearance
Developing special skills and interests
Taking care of themselves
Doing their best in difficult situations
Practicing their religious beliefs
Showing respect for other people
Scouts are encouraged to be a good Citizen:
- Be aware of community organizations and their functions
Understand / respect ethnic and social relationships in their communities
Apreciate the environment and seek to protect it
Scouts are encouraged to be mentally and physically fit by:
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Exercising and participation in vigorous activities
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Adopting healthy habits
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Keeping weight within a healthy range
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Avoiding use of tobacco, drugs, and alcohol
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Striving to be mentally awake
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Using good judgment
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Being resourceful in solving problems
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The Methods of Scouting:
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Ideals
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Patrol method
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Outdoors
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Advancement
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Association with adults
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Personal growth
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Leadership development
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Uniform |
When a boy turns eleven, if he did not receive the Cub Scout Arrow of Light, he completes the Boy Scout application and Health Form. All new Boy Scouts then demonstrate that they know how to tie a square knot to earn their Scout Badge.
"The promise of the Scout Oath and the twelve points of Scout Law prepare young men for the 21st century.” President Gordon B. Hinckley
Boy 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.
SSScout Motto
Be Prepared.
Scout Slogan
Do a Good Turn Daily |
Scout Law
A Scout Is:
Trustworthy
Loyal
Helpful
Friendly
Courteous
Kind
Obedient
Cheerful
Thrifty
Brave
Clean
Reverent |
First Class by Twelve then on to Eagle
The EYOS Patrol focuses on the requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. An active Scout will usually earn First Class when he is an EYOS.
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Tenderfoot |
Second Class |
First Class |
Star |
Life |
Eagle |
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