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[[Image:Scout mem jamb 1979 1980 perry lakes gnangarra.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Sculpture erected in 1982 to commemorate the 1979 Jamboree at [[Floreat, Western Australia|Perry Lakes]] | [[Image:Scout mem jamb 1979 1980 perry lakes gnangarra.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Sculpture erected in 1982 to commemorate the 1979 Jamboree at [[Floreat, Western Australia|Perry Lakes]] Western Australia and 75 years of Scouting]] | ||
Common ways to implement the Scout method include having Scouts spending time together in small groups with shared experiences, [[ritual]]s, and activities, and emphasizing good [[citizenship]] and decision-making by young people in an age-appropriate manner. Weekly meetings often take place in local centres known as Scout dens. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities is a key element. Primary activities include [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[aquatics]], [[hiking]], [[backpacking]], and [[sport]]s.<ref name="vision">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=mc&c=mv | title =Mission Statement and Vision Statement | format = | work = | publisher =Boy Scouts of America | accessdate =2006-10-10}}</ref><ref name="mbcom">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.meritbadge.com/info/aims.htm | title =Boy Scout Aims and Methods | format = | work = | publisher = Meritbadge.com | accessdate =2006-10-27}}</ref> | Common ways to implement the Scout method include having Scouts spending time together in small groups with shared experiences, [[ritual]]s, and activities, and emphasizing good [[citizenship]] and decision-making by young people in an age-appropriate manner. Weekly meetings often take place in local centres known as Scout dens. Cultivating a love and appreciation of the outdoors and outdoor activities is a key element. Primary activities include [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[aquatics]], [[hiking]], [[backpacking]], and [[sport]]s.<ref name="vision">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=mc&c=mv | title =Mission Statement and Vision Statement | format = | work = | publisher =Boy Scouts of America | accessdate =2006-10-10}}</ref><ref name="mbcom">{{cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | year = | url =http://www.meritbadge.com/info/aims.htm | title =Boy Scout Aims and Methods | format = | work = | publisher = Meritbadge.com | accessdate =2006-10-27}}</ref> | ||