Benefits of Scouting

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The benefits of Scouting are many. Why Scouting helps youth:

  1. Learn Independence: Youth learn how to live independently. [1]
  2. Clean Air Exposure Lowers Health Risks USFS Study shows that prolonged exposure to clean air on outdoor camping trips increases your health levels. [2]
  3. Nature Appreciation Learning how to enjoy time spent in the outdoors will encourage youth to spend more time in clean air environments. [1]
  4. Mental Fitness Scouting activities include a great variety of problem solving activities. [1]
  5. Cardiovascular Exercise Common benefits of doing scout treks such as backpacking, cycling, etc. [1]

Scout Leader Quotes

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Founder of scouting, Robert Baden-Powell, made many remarkable observations about the benefits of scouting:

  1. " A week of camp life is worth six months of theoretical teaching in the meeting room. ” — Robert Baden-Powell

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Benefits of Scouting for Boys and Girls
  2. ↑ USFS Forest Impacts Your Health

HealthFitness Revolution

  • See also:
  1. HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Health Benefits of Scouting for Boys and Girls
  2. HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Health Benefits of Hiking
  3. HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Health Benefits of Backpacking Treks

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