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The Senior Scout Handbook, 13 and Above, volume 2, welcomes you to a world of fun-filled, exciting adventures unique only to Scouting. This is the sequel to the first volume and a special one, too.... More > Special because, unlike any other book that comes along your way, that you discard after going through it once, this is meant to be your constant companion. It will serve as your compass in guiding you as you navigate your way along the adventure-packed Eagle Scout trail.
13 and Above will pave the way into manhood. It will pluck out, from your natural curiosity, your enthusiasm for learning through challenging activity in the wilderness. It beacons you to explore and learn the things you would need as you enter adulthood.
May you find this book a rewarding reading experience, and may it serve you well in the years to come.< Less
Welcome to Boy Scouting!
You are now joining more than three and a half million other boys and their leaders nationwide enjoying the game of Scouting. Lots of fun awaits you in the various... More > activities of your Patrol and Troop. The skills that you will learn will help you to be of service to your fellowmen and your community. You will meet new friends and acquire wholesome experiences in camping, hiking, observation, swimming, first aid, pioneering, social activities, and social graces.
The rules on how to play the game of Scouting are found in this book. You will learn how your Troop and Patrols are organized. You will read about the heart of Scouting which is the most important and enjoyable part – the Advancement Program.
To learn its content by heart, you must read this handbook very often. The activities are easy to follow. They will make you enjoy the Scouting trail to citizenship.
This handbook is your constant guide and companion.< Less
This handbook should become a constant companion of all boys 13 years old and above. It provides information and advice to Senior Scouts and young men.
Senior Scouting is:
• A dynamic program... More > for teenagers done largely in the outdoors in small groups called crews and which supplements the learning experiences in the home, school, and church.
• Self-education aimed at the acquisition of knowledge and the development of right values, attitudes, skills, and habits through outdoor, social, service, and vocational activities.
• Development of good personal and public relations.
• Undertaking challenging activities and man-size responsibilities along pathways that make the long journey to responsible manhood full of fun and excitement.
• Working together with other teenagers under the guidance of an adult, called the Outfit Advisor, to plan and carry out many exciting activities, participating in the conduct of their own affairs, and taking an active role in whatever they agree to do.
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The Boy Scouts of the Philippines felt a need to provide out CWTS-SCOUTING implementers with a Teaching Manual that conform with recent developments and changes on the topics that are relevant in... More > teaching the subject if we have to be serious with our commitment towards the above-mentioned objective.
This book will give vital information in response to the task ahead. It is the product of experience and hard work to facilitate effective teaching and proactive participation of our CWTS-Scouting Implementers in the field.< Less
Aklat ng KID Scout (KID Scout Book), is an activity book for KID Scouts. KID Scouting is the scouting section/program for pre-school or kindergarten-aged boys (5 to 6-1/2 years old) in the... More > Philippines.< Less
KNOTS and LASHINGS is a comprehensive rope-craft reference for Boy Scouts of all ages. Now on its first e-book edition, Scouts can easily and quickly access it from their mobile devices, smartphones,... More > and e-readers anywhere and at anytime.< Less
Rover Scouting is the fifth and final phase of the youth development program of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. It is, according to Baden Powell, a “jolly Brotherhood of the open-air and... More > service.”
Rover Scouting and, therefore, this Guidebook is for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 25, or those who are at least tertiary level students.< Less
The Scout uniform gives the Scouts and Scouters a sense of belonging to a worldwide organization. The uniform of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines today has become a national symbol of young boys... More > trained to meet the responsibilities of their duty to GOD and Country, to Others, and to Self.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is the largest uniformed volunteer organization in the country. Scouts and Scouters are nationally recognized and accepted. We, in Scouting today, have inherited the tradition of a uniform that stands for good character, responsible citizenship, and selfless service. It is our responsibility to safeguard this tradition and to hand it down stronger and more honorable than ever to the next generation of Scouts and Scouters.< Less
Being at the front line of program delivery, Troop Leaders determine the outcome of the Boy Scouting program. Trained Troop Leaders are expected to have that positive attitude, skills, and dedication... More > to the task of developing boys to be responsible citizens. The management of the troop and the application of the patrol system should therefore highlight the Troop Leader's job.
Through the years, we have heard testimonies of former Scouts who have attributed their success in life with the training they received from their Troop Leaders. With this big responsibility, it is very essential that Troop Leaders are regularly updated of program development; hence this revised Troop Leader's Manual.
This Manual is an essential companion of the Troop Leader. It provides important recommendations as to how a troop of boys should be organized and trained in the Scout Method for self-reliance and community service while adhering to the Scout Motto, “Laging Handa.”< Less
Today, the Scout Commissioner must be able to multiply his efforts through the assistance of others. The four cardinal principles of organization – organize, deputize, train, and supervise... More > – must be followed if manpower problems are to be met successfully and if Scouting is to continue to be strong.
The Commissioner's Manual tells simply and graphically the fundamentals of that job.
This is the official Commissioner's Manual of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.< Less
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