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The '''benefits of Scouting''' are many. Why Scouting helps youth: | The '''benefits of Scouting''' are many. Why Scouting helps youth: | ||
# '''Learn Independence:''' Youth learn how to live independently. <ref>[http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-joining-boygirl-scouts/ HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Benefits of Scouting for Boys and Girls]</ref> | # '''Learn Independence:''' Youth learn how to live independently. <ref name=top-10>[http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-joining-boygirl-scouts/ HealthFitnessRevolution.com Top 10 Benefits of Scouting for Boys and Girls]</ref> | ||
# '''Clean Air Exposure Lowers Health Risks''' USFS Study shows that prolonged exposure to clean air on outdoor camping trips increases your health levels. <ref>[https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_nowak_001.pdf USFS Forest Impacts Your Health]</ref> | # '''Clean Air Exposure Lowers Health Risks''' USFS Study shows that prolonged exposure to clean air on outdoor camping trips increases your health levels. <ref>[https://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/jrnl/2014/nrs_2014_nowak_001.pdf USFS Forest Impacts Your Health]</ref> | ||
# '''Nature Appreciation''' Learning how to enjoy time spent in the outdoors will encourage youth to spend more time in clean air environments. <ref | # '''Nature Appreciation''' Learning how to enjoy time spent in the outdoors will encourage youth to spend more time in clean air environments. <ref name=top-10/> | ||
# '''Mental Fitness''' Scouting activities include a great variety of problem solving activities. <ref | # '''Mental Fitness''' Scouting activities include a great variety of problem solving activities. <ref name=top-10/> | ||
# '''Cardiovascular Exercise''' Common benefits of doing scout treks such as backpacking, cycling, etc. <ref | # '''Cardiovascular Exercise''' Common benefits of doing scout treks such as backpacking, cycling, etc. <ref name=top-10/> | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 6 June 2018
The benefits of Scouting are many. Why Scouting helps youth:
- Learn Independence: Youth learn how to live independently. [1]
- Clean Air Exposure Lowers Health Risks USFS Study shows that prolonged exposure to clean air on outdoor camping trips increases your health levels. [2]
- Nature Appreciation Learning how to enjoy time spent in the outdoors will encourage youth to spend more time in clean air environments. [1]
- Mental Fitness Scouting activities include a great variety of problem solving activities. [1]
- Cardiovascular Exercise Common benefits of doing scout treks such as backpacking, cycling, etc. [1]
References
HealthFitness Revolution
- See also: