Category: Aims and Methods of Scouting

The methods of Scouting are the ways that Scouting’s aims of developing character, citizenship, and fitness in youth are achieved. One of the methods is “the patrol method”.

While working on the Journalism merit badge, Scouts learn about freedom of the press and ethics issues for reporters. They investigate print and live journalism. They also conduct an interview and explore careers related to this field.

Scouts BSA are required to participate service projects for rank advancement. Our troop encourages all Scouts to participate in service projects whether they need the hours or not.

Scouts learn about the process of creating a new invention while working on the Inventing merit badge. They also find out about intellectual property rights. They put their knowledge to work by dreaming up something new and making a prototype.

Compliment Cards Coloring Pages are a fun way for Cub Scouts to show kindness. These cards let Scouts color their own compliments to share with others. This simple activity fits well into Scouting because it encourages positive values like kindness and friendship. Scouts can give these cards to classmates, family, or anyone they want to…