The Fundamentals of Scouting

The Purpose of Scouting

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

The Values of Scouting

As Scouts we are guided by these values:

  • Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.

  • Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.

  • Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live.

  • Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.

  • Cooperation - We make a positive difference; we cooperate with others and make friends.

The Scout Promise

On my honour

I promise that I will do my best.

Do my duty to God and to the King.

To help other people

and to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Method

Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:

  • enjoy what they are doing and have fun;

  • take part in activities indoors and outdoors;

  • learn by doing;

  • share in spiritual reflection;

  • take responsibility and make choices;

  • understand new and challenging activities; and

  • make and live by their Promise

The Scout Law

  • A Scout is to be trusted.

  • A Scout is loyal.

  • A Scout is friendly and considerate.

  • A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts.

  • A Scout has courage in all difficulties.

  • A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.

  • A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

Balanced Programme

We aim to offer a balanced programme to our young people, not just by looking at the activities available to them, but equally importantly, how they are delivered. The programme is regularly refreshed and kept up to date to ensure that it remains relevant in today’s society.

The Scout programme is designed to offer adventure and challenge to young people in a way that is appropriate to their age and ability. For this reason the programme is flexible and able to be adjusted to meet the needs of individuals where required.


Programme Objectives

Physical: physical health and fitness, including the impact of diet, illness and exercise.

Intellectual: development of knowledge, skills, talents and the use of creative expression.

Emotional: identity, emotional awareness and emotional expression.

Social: living and working with others,relationships, community, culture and diversity.

Spritual: faiths, beliefs and attitudes.