Boy Scouts of the Philippines

FUNDAMENTALS OF SCOUTING
❑ The purpose of Scouting is:
“To contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and
spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national, and
international communities”
❑ Scouting is based on these broad principles which represents its fundamental laws and beliefs:
1. “Duty to GOD and Country”
2. “Duty to Others”
3. “Duty to Self”
❑ SECTIONS
➢ KID Scouting (Kabataang Iminumulat-Diwa or Children to be Introduced to Virtues) is for boys 3 to 4 years of
age.(Pre-school)
➢ KAB Scouting (Kabataang Alay sa Bayan or Children Offered to the Nation) is for boys 5 to 7 years of
age.(Grades 1-3)
➢ Boy Scouting is for boys 7 to 12 years of age.(Grades 4-6)
➢ Senior Scouting is for boys and girls 13 to 17.(Grades 7-10)
➢ Rover Scouting for young men and women 17 to 24.(Grades 11-12 and Colleges)

THE SCOUT IDEALS

❑ THE BSP VISION STATEMENT
We are the leading provider of a progressive, outdoor-based, non-formal education committed to develop
morally straight, disciplined, concerned, and self-reliant citizens in the best tradition of world scouting.
❑ THE BSP MISSION
1. To inculcate in our scouts and scouters love of god, country, and fellowmen
2. To prepare the youth for responsible leadership
3. To contribute to nation-building according to ideals, principles, and program of scouting
❑ THE SCOUT OATH
On my honor,
I will do my best – to do my duty
To god and my country,
The REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES;
And to obey the scout law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong,
Mentally awake, and morally straight.

❑ ANG PANUNUMPA NG SCOUT

Sa ngalan ng aking dangal,
ay gagawin ko ang buong makakaya;
Upang tumupad sa aking tungkulin
sa Diyos at sa aking bayan,
ang Republika ng Pilipinas

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 At sumunod sa Batas ng Scout;
Tumulong sa ibang tao
sa lahat ng pagkakataon;
Pamalagiing malakas ang aking katawan
gising ang isipan at marangal ang asal.

❑ THE SCOUT LAW

A Scout is
➢ Trustworthy
➢ Loyal
➢ Helpful
➢ Friendly
➢ Courteous
➢ Kind
➢ Obedient
➢ Cheerful
➢ Thrifty
➢ Brave
➢ Clean
➢ Reverent

Ang Scout ay:

➢ Mapagkakatiwalaan
➢ Matapat
➢ Matulungin
➢ Mapagkaibigan
➢ Magalang
➢ Mabait
➢ Masunurin
➢ Masaya
➢ Matipid
➢ Matapang
➢ Malinis at
➢ Maka-Diyos

❑ THE SCOUT MOTTO

“LAGING HANDA” or “BE PREPARED”

❑ THE SCOUT SLOGAN

“DO A GOOD TURN DAILY ”
(Young Scout)
“ONCE A SCOUT, ALWAYS A SCOUT”
(Senior Scout)

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There are certain Patrol features in which the members take pride of. These features are:
1. The Patrol Name

2. The Patrol Flag

3. The Patrol Totem

4. The Patrol Song

5. The Patrol Yell

6. The Patrol Call

7. The Patrol Signature

8. The Patrol Medallion

9. The Patrol Corner

A Troop is divided into four (4) sub-units called PATROLS/CREW each headed by a Patrol/Crew
Leaders. A patrol has a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of eight (8) members. It is organized as
follows:

1. Patrol/Crew Leader

2. Assistant Patrol/Crew Leader

3. Patrol/Crew Scribe

4. Patrol/Crew Treasurer

5. Patrol/Crew Grab master

6. Patrol/Crew Quartermaster

7. Patrol/Crew Hike Leader

8. Patrol/Crew Cheer Leader

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Troop and Patrol Formations

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Whistle Calls/Signals

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Gesture Field Signals

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TYPES OF KNOTS and HITCHES

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