Scouts

The Scout program emphsizes having fun while encouraging youth to feel good about themselves, their friends and family, God, and the environment. The Scout program helps youth expand their leadership skills and gain self-confidence.

For boys and girls ages 11 to 14. Scouts meet Mondays at Sawmill Valley School.

Scouting promotes activities that encourage youth to:

	express and respond to their own spiritual values and beliefs while showing concern for others
	develop self reliance
	pursue hobbies and personal interests
	develop self discipline and the skills of working cooperatively with other
	cooperate in setting and achieving small group and personal goals
	practice leadership skills
	relate with aduls
	be of service to others
	camp, explore the outdoors, and develop good conservation practices

The Scouts program is designed around a lively variety of activities based on personal and group interest. Scouts emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership, and personal development. Individual skills and interest are recognized through an awards system.

The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Scout experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal.

Scouts meet in a group called a troop. The troop is split into smaller groups called patrols. There is one leader for every six Scouts. Each Scout learns a promise, law and motto to help guide their personal development.

Scout Promise:

On my honour
I promise that I will do my best,
To do my duty to God and the Queen,
To help other people at all times,
And to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law.

Scout Law:

A Scout is:
Helpful and trustworthy,
Kind and cheerful,
Considerate and clearn,
Wise in the use of all resources.

Scout Motto: Be prepared.