The document provides a brief history of scouting by outlining its origins with Robert Baden-Powell and key events in its development. It notes that scouting began from Baden-Powell's experiences in the military, his book "Aids to Scouting", and the first scout camp on Brownsea Island in 1907. The movement then spread to other countries including the Philippines, where the first Filipino troop was established in 1914.

12. - It became evident that BP created something important that would require his complete attention : in 1910 BP retired from the British army to devote his time in the movement. -With the cooperation of the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Lord Baden-Powell organized the British Boy-Scouts Association in 1908. - The movement reached America in 1910.

13. What is Scouting? Scouting is a change. It is the total process of developing the youth towards responsible citizenship

14. Purpose of Scouting To help develop young people for his total development PHYSICAL INTELLECTUAL SOCIAL SPIRITUAL EMOTIONAL

15. What Scouting provides? -an alternative environment for young people and adults where they are provided opportunities through activities they enjoy: *activities that acquire positive values and attitudes and habits *develop constructive relationship (Home, Institution, Local community)

17. BIMP-EAGA Urban Scout Jamboree, Davao City

18. As an educational Movement, Scouting is non-political in the sense that it is not involved in the struggle for power which is the subject matter of politics and of the political parties. This does not, however, mean that Scouting is completely divorced from political realities within a given country. We respect the political options of members of the Movement.

19. Boy Scouts of the Philippines

28. VISION To be leading provider of progressive outdoor-based non formal education committed to develop morally straight, disciplined, concerned, self reliant citizens in the best tradition of world scouting

30. The Scout Trefoil The trefoil, which is the main part of the Scout Badge, is the three pointed portion. Each point represents one of the three points of the Scout Oath: Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, and Duty to Self .

31. The Scout Sign identifies you as a Scout everywhere in the world. Give it each time you recite the Scout Oath and Law. The Scout sign is sometimes use to signal attention. When a Scout leader raises a hand in the Scout sign, all others should also make the sign and come to silent attention. The three fingers pointing up symbolize the three points of the Oath. They also signify that a Scout climbs upward to bigger and better things. The two other fingers stand for the bond of brotherhood and friendship that ties all Scouts together.

34. Organizational Structure: BSP 107 Local Councils National Council Natl. Exec. Board National Office IR NELR CLR NCR STR BR WVR EVR EMR WMR

36. “ The strength of a nation does not depend on the strength of its armaments but on the strength of the character of its people” -Baden Powell