BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

TROOP 238

Welcome to Troop 238

We, the volunteer Parents and Leaders of Troop 238 pray, hope, and desire to mold our young boys into independent, competent young men. We mold our young men by living our lives as an example of what we hope they will be come. We run our program to deliver the promise of the Boy Scouts of America

We strive for a 'Scout Run - Adult Guided' program. We enjoy and participate in a strong outdoor program, a very aggressive advancement program with a strong emphasis on leadership, and the education of our sons for their development of a full life.

On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Boy Scouts of America Mission Statement

Mission:  The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.
 

The Aim of Scouting:  A goal of the Boy Scouts of America is to help boys develop into honorable men. Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three basic aims: character development, citizen ship training, and mental and physical fitness.

Character Development:  Character encompasses a boy's personal qualities, values, and outlook. Scouting strives to help a boy grow in the following ways:   
    He becomes confident but is not conceited
    He is honest with himself and others
    His personal appearance shows that he respects himself.
    He develops special skills and interests.
    He can take care of himself, especially in emergencies.
    He can be counted upon to do his best, even in difficult situations.
    He practices his religious beliefs.
    He respects other people regardless of their differences.

 

Citizenship Training: The Scouting program allows boys to practice good citizenship by living and working among others in a troop with rules based on the common good. Each Scout is further encouraged to do the following:
    Learn about and take pride in his national heritage.
    Develop an understanding of the social, economic, and governmental systems of which he is a part.
    Be of service to others.
    Have knowledge of and respect for cultures and social groups other than his own.

Be aware of community organizations and their functions.
    Appreciate the environment and seek to protect it.

 

Mental and Physical Fitness:  People get the most out of life when they are mentally and physically fit. Scouting motivates each Scout to work toward these goals:
    Improve his general physical condition through exercise and participation in vigorous activities that might include outdoor adventures and sports.
    Eat properly, get enough sleep, and follow other habits for good health.
    Keep his weight within a healthy range.
    Reject experimenting with tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs, or with other activities that can be harmful to himself or others.
    Strive to be mentally alert.
    Use good judgment and make sound decisions.
    Train himself to be resourceful in solving problems. 
 

The Methods of Scouting:  The Boy Scouts of America uses eight fundamental methods to meet boys' hope for fun and adventure, and to achieve Scouting's aims of encouraging character development, citizenship, and mental and physical fitness. A Scout troop functions best when all eight methods are employed.

 

    1. The Ideals
    2. The Patrol Method
    3. The Outdoors
    4. Advancement
    5. Association with Adults
    6. Personal Growth
    7. Leadership Development
    8. The Uniform