Fundamental of Scouting

Fundamental of Scouting

Definition

The Bharat Scouts & Guides is a voluntary, non- political, educational Movement for young people, open to all without distinction of origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose, principles and method conceived by the founder Lord Baden Powell in 1907.

Purpose

The Purpose of the Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible Citizens and as members of the local, national and international communities.

Principles 

The Scout/Guides Movement is based on the following principles

Duty to God

Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting therefore.

Note : The word “Dharma” may be substituted for the word “God” if so desired.

Duty to Others 

Loyalty to ones country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and international peace, understanding, Co-operation. Participation in the development of society with reorganization and respects for the dignity of ones fellowmen and for the integrity of the natural world.

 Duty to Self. Responsibility for the development of oneself.
 The Method 

The Scout/Guide Method is a system of progressive self-education through :

• A Promise and Law

• Learning by doing

• Membership of small groups under adult leadership involving progressive discovery and acceptance of responsibility and training towards self- government directed towards the development of character and the acquisition of competence, self-reliance, dependability and capacities both to co-operate and lead.

• Progressive and stimulating programmes of various activities based on the interests of the participants including games, useful skills and services to the community taking place largely in an outdoor setting in contact with nature.