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A Scout learns the cornerstones of the Scout method, [[Scout Promise]], and [[Scout Law]]. These are designed to instill character, citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership in boys through a structured program of outdoor activities.<ref name="constitution">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | month = April | year = 2000 | url = http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/resource_centre/institutional_documents/constitution_of_w_o_s_m | title = Constitution of WOSM | format = PDF | work = | publisher = World Organization of the Scout Movement | accessdate = 2006-07-10}}, p. 2-15</ref><ref name="goodturn">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 1998 | url = http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/resource_centre/library/the_scout_library/adult_resources_and_management/scouting_an_educational_system | title = Scouting: An Educational System | format = PDF | work = | publisher = World Organization of the Scout Movement | accessdate = 2006-07-10}}, p. 9</ref> Common ways to implement the Scout method include spending time together in small groups with shared experiences, rituals, and activities, as well as emphasizing good citizenship and decision-making that are age-level appropriate. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities are key elements. Primary activities include [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[first aid]], | A Scout learns the cornerstones of the Scout method, [[Scout Promise]], and [[Scout Law]]. These are designed to instill character, citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership in boys through a structured program of outdoor activities.<ref name="constitution">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | month = April | year = 2000 | url = http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/resource_centre/institutional_documents/constitution_of_w_o_s_m | title = Constitution of WOSM | format = PDF | work = | publisher = World Organization of the Scout Movement | accessdate = 2006-07-10}}, p. 2-15</ref><ref name="goodturn">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = 1998 | url = http://www.scout.org/en/information_events/resource_centre/library/the_scout_library/adult_resources_and_management/scouting_an_educational_system | title = Scouting: An Educational System | format = PDF | work = | publisher = World Organization of the Scout Movement | accessdate = 2006-07-10}}, p. 9</ref> Common ways to implement the Scout method include spending time together in small groups with shared experiences, rituals, and activities, as well as emphasizing good citizenship and decision-making that are age-level appropriate. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities are key elements. Primary activities include [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[first aid]], aquatics, [[hiking]], [[Backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], and sports. | ||
Scouts are known throughout the world for performing acts of public good and sometimes acts of heroism. For example, a boy Scout foiled a 2008 assassination attempt on [[Maldives]]' President [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]] by "grabbing an attacker's knife as the man leapt from a crowd and lunged at the leader."<ref>"Boy Foils Attempt on Maldives President," by Krishan Francis, ''AP'', 9 Jan 2008. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080109/ap_on_re_as/maldives_assassination_attempt</ref> The scout, Ibrahim Jaisham, a male member of the co-educational [[The Scout Association of Maldives]], sustained minor injuries during the intervention and was subsequently treated.<ref>[http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iSwQqgfQjMkNXA8Bt7Ybo8guFfNg afp.google.com, Boy Scout saves Maldives president from assassination]</ref><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/08/maldives.assassination.attempt/index.html cnn.com, Boy Scout foils attack on Maldives president]</ref> | Scouts are known throughout the world for performing acts of public good and sometimes acts of heroism. For example, a boy Scout foiled a 2008 assassination attempt on [[Maldives]]' President [[Maumoon Abdul Gayoom]] by "grabbing an attacker's knife as the man leapt from a crowd and lunged at the leader."<ref>"Boy Foils Attempt on Maldives President," by Krishan Francis, ''AP'', 9 Jan 2008. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080109/ap_on_re_as/maldives_assassination_attempt</ref> The scout, Ibrahim Jaisham, a male member of the co-educational [[The Scout Association of Maldives]], sustained minor injuries during the intervention and was subsequently treated.<ref>[http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5iSwQqgfQjMkNXA8Bt7Ybo8guFfNg afp.google.com, Boy Scout saves Maldives president from assassination]</ref><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/01/08/maldives.assassination.attempt/index.html cnn.com, Boy Scout foils attack on Maldives president]</ref> | ||
