Scouts Canada currently operates
over 3000 individual groups in most cities and towns across Canada with a total
membership of 118,000 youth and adults. The Scouting program is designed to
fulfill the Scouting Mission described below by adhering to the Scouting
Principles and following the Scouting Practices and Methods, also stated below.
Mission:
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To contribute to the development of
young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and
spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of
their local, national and international communities through the application of
our Principles and Practices.
Principles:
Scouting
is based on three broad principles which represent its fundamental beliefs.
These include:
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Duty to God: Defined as
Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion that expresses them
and acceptance of the duties resulting there from.
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Duty to Others: Defined as
Loyalty to one’s country in harmony with the promotion of local, national and
international peace, understanding and cooperation, and Participation in the
development of society, with recognition and respect for the dignity of one’s
fellow-being and for the integrity of the natural world.
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Duty to Self: Defined as
Responsibility for the development of oneself. This is in harmony with the
educational purpose of the Scout Movement whose aim is to assist young people in
the full development of their potentials.
Practices and Methods:
We define Scouting Practices as a system of progressive self-education
including:
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a promise and law
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learning by doing
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membership in small groups
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progressive and stimulating programs
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commitment to the values of doing
one’s best, contributing to the community, respecting and caring for others,
contributing as a family member
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use of outdoor activities as a key
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