The scouts Association was founded by Baden Powell,a British,in 1910.The movement spread very fast because its objectives were simple and noble.
The aim of the movement is the development of good citizenship among the rising generation.Active self-expression is encouraged among the scouts and emphasis is laid upon their natural desire to learn rather than their passive reception of instructions.There are absolutely no distinctions of class,creed or color among scouts.The movement is non-military,non-class,non-sectarians,non-political and non-denominational.Honor is the ideal.The scout law,which forms the basis of ten events and which every scout has to obey.It was taken the Code Of The Knights and as such has its roots in the code of honor and gentlemanliness.
The movement is sub-divided into three groups,via,reserve, i.e. scouts of 17 years and above,boy scouts from 11 to 17 years and Wolf Cubs juniors from 8 to 11.The training is carried out generally four main features...namely character and intelligence,skill and handicraft,physical health and self-care and the practice of service to others and to the state.In other words scouts are trained with a view to developing their individuality and making them loyal members of the state.The training precedes mainly through open air activities ad scouts are encouraged to follow the examples of frontier men,tribesmen and explores in daring and initiative.There is an elaborate system of badges for proficiency which serves to stimulate the boys to develop their natural gifts and become all round handy man.
A boy, wishing to become a scout is required to take an oath.He holds fast to his noble promise under all circumstances.He fulfills his duty to God Almighty,to his country and to the people in distress.Besides,he has a keen sense of loyalty to human and moral values.
A boy scout is expected to be a well-balanced person.His morals are without a blemish.He enjoys a very sound physical and mental health.He is eager to help the injured,the needy and the handicapped.He refrains from hurting the feelings of others.
Moreover,a boy scout has the qualities of leadership.He is firm and noble in command.He is humble and willing in obedience.He learns useful crafts and skills.He is efficient in using a knife and an axe,in trying to tie up various knots,in cooking food and in pitching a tent.
In peace and emergencies,a boy scout shows courage,responsibility and self-confidence.
