Aim
The Aim of the South African Scout Association is to encourage
the spiritual, mental, social and physical development of
boys, girls and young adults in achieving their full potentials
as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of
their local, national and international communities by:
- developing their character;
- training them in citizenship;
- developing their spiritual, social, mental and physical
qualities
Principles
The Scout Movement is based on the following principles:
- Duty to God:
Adherence to spiritual principles, loyalty to the religion
that expresses them and acceptance of the duties resulting
therefrom.
- Duty to others:
Loyalty to one's country in harmony with the promotion
of local, national and international peace, understanding
and co-operation.
Participation in the development of society with recognition
and respect for the dignity of one's fellow-man and for
the integrity of the natural world.
- Duty to self:
Responsibility for the development of oneself.
Adherence to the Promise and Law
All members of the Association are required to adhere to
the Scout Promise and Law or the Cub Promise and Law, as the
case may be.
Method
The Scout Method is a system of progressive self-education
through:
- A Promise and Law
- Learning by doing
- Membership of small groups (e.g. the Patrol), involving,
under adult guidance, progressive discovery and acceptance
of responsibility and training towards self-government directed
towards the development of character, and the acquisition
of competence, self-reliance, dependability and capacities
both to co-operate and to lead.
- Progressive and stimulating programmes of varied activities
based on the interests of the participants, including games,
useful skills, and services to the community, taking place
largely in an outdoor setting in contact with nature.
From the Constitution of
the South African Scout Association
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