The Scout method

The Scout Method is an essential and unique system for progressive self-education. It applies various elements that support Scouting’s purpose and Principles, and creates a cohesive and balanced system for young people to experience the true potential of Scouting in a safe environment.

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The Scout Promise and Law

A personal voluntary commitment to a set of shared values, which is the foundation of everything a Scout does and a Scout wants to be.

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Learning by doing

The use of practical actions (real life experiences) and reflection(s) to facilitate ongoing learning and development.

3

Team system

The use of small teams as a way to participate in collaborative learning, with the aim of developing effective team work, interpersonal skills, leadership as well as building a sense of responsibility and belonging.

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Community involvement

Active exploration and commitment to communities and the wider world, fostering greater appreciation and understanding between people.

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Symbolic Framework

A unifying structure of themes and symbols to facilitate learning and the development of a unique identity as a Scout.

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Adult support

Adults facilitating and supporting young people to create learning opportunities, and through a culture of partnership, turn these opportunities into meaningful experiences.

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Personal progression

A progressive learning journey focused on motivating and challenging an individual to continually develop, through a wide variety of learning opportunities.

8

Nature

Learning opportunities in the outdoors which encourage a better understanding of and a relationship with the wider environment.

The Scout Promise

The Scout Promise is a personal and social commitment that a young person makes at the beginning of their Scouting journey. As every Scout around the world makes a similar promise, it promotes a sense of unity and marks the first step towards self-education and discovery of the Scout Method. A member of the National Organization of Scouts of Ukraine proclaims the Scout Promise, which is fixed in the Constitution of the organization.

The Scout Promise is an adapted translation of the Scout Promise from the Constitution of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.

The decision to take the Promise can only be made by the person who wants to join the Scout Movement.

The Scout Promise of NOSU:

"I promise to do everything in my power to honor my duty to God and my country, to help others everywhere and at all times, and to live by the Scout Law."

A promise to oneself:

A promise to oneself:

The young person is not making a promise to an adult leader or to his or her patrol, but to themselves. However, it must be remembered that throughout his Scouting life, a Scout interacts with a team of like-minded people - his patrol - and therefore the presence of patrol members, their support and assistance in the process of preparing to take the Promise is important. Each Scout recites the Promise during a solemn initiation with the friends of his unit, thus demonstrating his or her willingness to follow and live by the Scouting principles and the Scout Law.

The Scout Law

There is only one Law and it consists of ten points, each of which is explained briefly, but has a very deep meaning. Its wording may vary from one National Scout Organization to another, depending on the culture and traditions of the country, but it is based on the Law formulated by the Founder of Scouting, Lord Baden-Powell.

Every point of the Law is explained briefly, but it has a very deep meaning:

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  A Scout’s honor is to be trusted

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  A Scout is loyal

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  A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others

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  A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout

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  A Scout is courteous

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  A Scout is a friend of nature

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  A Scout is attentive to the instructions of his parents, Patrol Leader and Scout Leaders, without question

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  A Scout smiles and sings under all circumstances

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  A Scout is thrifty

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  A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed