Boy Scouting works toward three aims. One is growth in moral strength and character. We may define this as the what the boy is himself: his personal qualities, his values, his outlook. A second aim is participating citizenship. Used broadly, citizenship means the boy’s relationship to others. He comes to learn of his obligations to other people, to the society in which he lives, to the government that presides over that society. A third aim of Boy Scouting is development of physical, mental, and emotional fitness. Fitness includes the body (well-tuned and healthy), the mind (able to think and solve problems), and emotions (self control, courage and self-respect).

The methods below are designed to accomplish these aims .

Advancement - Scouting provides a series of surmountable obstacles and steps to overcome them through the advancement process. We encourage this by rewarding the Scouts for their achievements and encouraging them to move forward.

Adult Association - Boys learn from the examples set by their adult leaders. We encourage this by our attendance and our example.

Personal Growth - As Scouts plan their activity, and progress toward their goals, they experience personal growth. The good turn concept is a major part of the personal growth method of Scouting. Boys grow as they participate in community service projects and do good turns for others. We encourage this by demonstrating our own willingness to grow.

Ideals -The Ideals of Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan. The Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. We encourage this by maintaining these ideals in our behavior at all times.

Patrols - The ‘Patrol Method” gives Scouts an experience in group living and participating in citizenship. We encourage this by always supporting the patrol method.

Outdoors - Boy Scouting is designed to take place in the outdoors. It is in the outdoors that Scouts share responsibilities and learn to live with each other. We encourage this through our participation and attendance.

Leadership Development - Boy Scouting encourages boys to learn and practice leadership skills. Every Scout has the opportunity to participate in both shared and total leadership situations. We encourage this by utilizing the chain of command.

Uniform - The uniform makes the Scout troop visible as a force of good and creates a positive youth image in the community. We encourage this through the proper wearing of the uniform. (or civilian clothes)