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Traditional Scouting refers to using the original program and principles set down in
"Scouting for Boys", by Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement around the
world. Lord Baden-Powell envisioned a program for youth that concentrated on building
services and programs to excite and lead youth on their life journey. His vision had
leaders leading and encouraging youth, building their confidence and allowing them to
share in that leadership through a patrol and court of honour system.
BP's vision did not include a lot of bureaucracy or hierarchy that put the program cost out of the reach of
the average youth or that took the program into a corporate world rather than with the
leadership team and the community. BP's vision started with Explorer age boys with a
strong focus on the outdoors. He centered the program on his book, "Scouting for Boys".
When the interest of younger boys became so strong it could not be ignored BP added a
program for the Timber Wolf age boys and centered the program on the book "The Jungle Book"
by Rudyard Kipling.
In keeping with Baden-Powell's ideals, our movement, the Baden-Powell
Scout Association Council of Ontario has instituted a well rounded outdoor program centered
on the two books, "Scouting for Boys" and "The Jungle Book". Some requirements have been
adjusted to meet changes in technology and the world today, but the basic principles and
ideals are maintained.
Traditional Scouting:
| A uniform dress code encourages respect for the uniform, the group and easy recognition in the community. |
| Five section levels are offered - Otters, Timber Wolves, Explorers, Sr. Explorers, & BP Rover Knights. |
| It is the objective of the Association to offer all Sections in all Groups, but often groups start with one or two sections until interest and leadership strengths develop. |
| Service to our community by sections and the group -- older sections working with younger sections, all teach responsibility to the family, the group and the community. |
| All sections develop a knowledge and respect for the outdoors and nature. |
| Registration fees pay for insurance and a small charge for office administration. |
| There are no paid positions in the organization at any level. |
| Group Council under the Group Scouter manages the program and leadership team of each group. |
| The Group Committee manages the finances and administration of the group. |
| Fundraising is handled by the Group Committee and adults not the youth members. |
| Youth are challenged through a series of program levels and badges. |
| Community Groups and institutions may act as sponsors providing facilities and guidance. |
| Depending on Sponsor and community needs, program options offered can be all female, all male or co-ed. |
| Depending on the options chosen, appropriate leadership must be provided. |
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