Scouting Fundamentals

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 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;
undertake new and challenging activities; and
make and live by their Promise.

The Scout Law

(for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, the Scout Network and adults)

A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide 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

Cub Scout Law

Cub Scouts always do their best,
think of others before themselves
and do a good turn every day.

The Promise

Beaver Scout Promise

I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love Allah.

Cub Scout Promise

I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to Allah and then duty to the country in which I am now living,
to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

Scout Promise