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[[Image:Bp1.jpg|right]]Founder of scouting, '''[[Robert Baden-Powell]]''', made many remarkable observations about the benefits of scouting: | [[Image:Bp1.jpg|right]]Founder of scouting, '''[[Robert Baden-Powell]]''', made many remarkable observations about the benefits of scouting: | ||
# " | # "The open-air is the real objective of Scouting and the key to its success." - Nature is a great teacher, an inspiration, and a source of lifelong experiences. Afterall, "Scouting" is 75% "outing." One of the great parts of a week at camp is getting to spend a week living in the outdoors! | ||
# "We must change boys from a 'what can I get' to a 'what can I give' attitude." - Scouting isn't just about earning badges and recognitions, Scouting strives to prepare youth to become a responsible, participating citizens and leaders who are guided by the values of Scout Oath and Law. You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give. | |||
# "Boys can see adventure in a dirty old duck puddle, and if the Scoutmaster is a boys’ man he can see it too." - Where an adult sees a dirty puddle, a rotting log, or an old cardboard box, a child sees an adventure... and a good Scoutmaster can see it too. Scout leaders should nurture creativity, playfulness, and sense of wonder in the world around us. | |||
# "The real way to gain happiness is to give it to others." - | |||
# "A boy is not a sitting-down animal." - Luckily Scouting is full of activities that allow Scouts to run, jump, hike, swim, climb, and play. | |||
== Affordability == | == Affordability == | ||
