Senior Scouting is:
A dynamic program 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.
Supported by both government and non-government institutions and
agencies that are keenly interested in helping the youth to develop
their full personal potential and competencies in order to cope with
present day life and to insure a happy tomorrow
Developing leadership skills by holding different leadership positions in
the Outfit
A challenging high adventure in fun and fellowship, towards
responsible citizenship.
Welcome!
In the old days, our forefathers traveled and came to the islands in
family groups or tubes. They knew the strength of numbers in explosion
uncharted islands and the value of doing things together solidarity and
with one purpose.
This same spirit under this the Senior Scouting Program of the Boy
Scouts of the [Link] program set up and run the way you and
your fellow teenagers would like it to be. Whether you are in school or out
of school, you can be a Senior Scout.
As you go along the various adventure trails of Senior Scouting, you
are a brother to everyone of Rover Scout-each one is a member of the
entire Filipino Scouting Family. While each has adopted a special code of
conduct, all of you live by the same Scout Oath. Scout Law, and Scout
Motto.
Without the Scout Oath and Law. Senior Scouting would not have
much meaning to life. Your life would be like a mountain without a peak.
or a vast ocean without any land in sight.
In your everyday activities, the Scout Oath and Law are simple
guidelines measuring your own conduct. They are helpful to you during
those times of decision when you face critical questions
like "What harm will there be to cheat once in a while during
examinations" or “Why do I have to work hard when others around me are
taking it easy?”
When you recite the Scout Oath with the Scout Sign. you are really making
three promises to yourself:
1. To do my duty to God and my country. the Republic of
the Philippines and to obey the Scout Law.
2. To help other people at all times.
3. To keep myself physically strong. mentally awake. and morally
straight.
Each of these promises must be interpreted in the light of their application
to your everyday activities which you will explain to your Senior Crew
Leader or Outfit Advisor.
On top of these three promises, is the phrase "I will do my best." When
you,therefore recite the Scout Oath the three promises become a self-
imposed obligation and commitment on your part to do your best and
nothing less.
SCL: Let us recite the scout oath and law in unison.
Senior Scouts also subscribe to a Senior Scout Code of Conduct. The
Senior Scout Code emphasizes the specific norms of conduct expected to
be done by each Senior Scout in his daily life.
SCL: Let us recite the senior scout code in unison.
Song: On my honor
(march going to the flag area)
This is the Flag of our country,the Philippines. This is the symbol of
our people. It represents our past, our present and our future.
It represents all our rich historical, cultural, natural and social traditions
and heritage.
It represents the hopes,the dreams, the visions and the aspirations
of the Filipino people. It symbolizes the Filipino spirit, the Filipino soul that
makes our people dare to hope, to dream, to build,to love,to serve, and to
unite for the common good of all. This Flag represents you and me. This
Flag is us.
Anyone who loves this Flag loves us and is one with us. It goes
without saying that anyone who desecrates this Flag hates us.
Anyone who serves this Flag must uphold everything that it stands for.
This Flag stands for Liberty. This Flag stands for the freedom of the Filipino
people to be and to have:
Freedom from Fear (lights the candle)
Freedom for Hunger
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Without these four freedoms,there will be darkness, there will be chaos.
(Crew Leader Lights their own candle and followed by the crew members)
SCL "Ang Panunumpa sa Watawat".
(Everybody stands their candles encircling the National Flag)
everybody sings, "Pilipinas Kong Mahal".
Commitment is what transforms a promise into reality. It is the word
that speaks boldly of your intentions, and the actions, which speak louder
than the words. Commitment is what life is all about. Commitment in a
very fundamental sense,defines us. It is at the core of the mystery that a
person is. Commitment means to bring together; to connect and to unite.
Commitment leads to self-donation, and self-donation leads to indwelling
and fulfillment. It leads to wholeness and happiness.
Congratulations and happy scouting!