Scouting has a formal mission statement that explains its purpose. What is included in this mission?
To contribute to the education of young people. Physical activity, teamwork & leadership development are all important elements of Scouting, but they are not specifically included in the mission statement. Good leaders will use these, and a whole lot of other things, to meet the mission statement of Scouts. The full mission statement is: The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. This is achieved by: - involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process. - using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent of his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person. - assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law.
