Word Match Puzzle Match each category in “For the Strength of Youth” with its corresponding term in the Scout Oath and Law (There can be more than one answer) For the Strength of Youth Scout Oath and Law Agency and Accountability Trustworthy Dating Loyal Dress and Appearance Helpful Family Friendly Education Courteous Entertainment and Media [...]
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Teach the Cadence and the Meaning As a young Boy Scout, I learned the Scout Oath. I recited it each week with the following cadence breaks: On my honor, I will do my best, To do my duty, To God and my country. I don’t think I am alone in this. Most of us probably [...]
As a volunteer leader do you wonder what your assignment is with the boys that you lead? What is the goal and how do you know if you have reached it? The National Eagle Scout Association shares the aims and methods of Scouting: The Scouting program has three specific objectives, commonly referred to as the [...]
The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Scout Law. The aims of Scouting states that “Every Scouting activity moves boys towards three basic aims: character development, citizenship training, and [...]
The Psych theme song by the Friendly Indians includes the lyrics, “…I know, you know, that I’m not telling the truth.” If you have not heard it or if you just loving listening to it, click on the video. It came to our attention yesterday, in part because of all the comments we received on the [...]
For over 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has created a strong foundation of leadership, service and community for millions of America’s youth. Indeed, a Century of Honor, a celebration of the virtues and values of the Boy Scouts of America program, is set to take place on October 29, 2013. What other youth [...]
Utah Governor, Gary Herbert, shares his thoughts on Scouting: I’m Governor Gary Herbert. My time spent in Scouting is time I look back on with fond memories. I enjoyed camping, hiking and fishing with my troop. I enjoyed developing skills for merit badge requirements, and I especially enjoyed the association with other boy Scouts and wonderful [...]
This is a great article written in 1963 by LDS President, David O. McKay about an experience in Sychar, the biblical town of Jacob’s Well, with a young boy who was a Scout. Not only does it show the power of Scouting in the lives of young boys, it also shows how the Scout Oath [...]
Years ago Gatorade had an ad that said: “It’s not where you’re from; it’s where you’re going. It’s not what you drive, it’s what drives you. It’s not what’s on you; it’s what’s in you. It’s not what you think, it’s what you know”. If what drives you is encouraging boys to succeed, and what’s [...]