The Scouting Method
The scouting method is a specific approach towards working with children and youth that has certain key elements:
- Experiential learning. Young people learn by doing, by participating in age-specific group activities, which promote learning from each other
- Education from within, rather than formal instruction
- Leadership by example. Leaders model their commitment to the scouting way of life, by demonstrating behaviour that is consistent with the Scout Law and Promise
- Teamwork through the patrol system
- Training for responsible leadership and cooperation with others
- Healthy competition which promotes teamwork, and sportsman-like behaviour
Our Programs
Our Mission and Goals are also achieved through non-formal, activity based, hands-on educational programs, by which the scouting life-style and traditions, and the Polish culture are fostered.
Our programs are delivered in Polish, within a same gender environment, and in a variety of formats:
- Weekly group meetings
- Field trips, overnight summer and winter camps
- Outdoor activities such as day hikes, back-packing, survival training, orienteering,
- nature-Iore, star gazing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, alpine and cross-country skiing, skating and many others
- Service in the community
- Active participation in Polish national anniversaries organized by the Polish community in Canada
- Active participation in religious celebrations in our local Parishes
- Active participation in World Scouting Jamborees of the Polish Scouting Association
