Scouts emphasizes outdoor and environmental activities, citizenship and community service, leadership, and personal development. Individual interests and skills are recognized through an awards system. The outdoors is an essential part of the Scout program. Weekend events, extended hikes, no trace camping and seasonal sports opportunities round out the Scout experience. Developing an active, healthy lifestyle is the prime goal.
Scouts meet in a group called a troop.
The troop is split into smaller groups called patrols. There is one leader for every six Scouts. Each Scout learns a promise, law, motto and slogan to help guide their personal development. On my honour I promise to do my best to love and serve God, my Queen, my country and my fellowman, and to live by the Scout Law. A Scout is helpful and trustworthy, kind and cheerful, considerate and clean, wise in the use of all resources.