Why Is Scout Important To Me

I believe that Boy Scouts is an amazing opportunity that should be taken if you have the chance to do so. I think this because they not only do you learn skills that can be used later in life, but you also learn about having the right morals. I have spent a good part of my life participating in this extracurricular activity. There are also a lot of benefits that you receive like life skills and better character.
I have been going to Scout meetings every Tuesday for the almost 6 years. Over the time I learned how to take basic care in first aid and how to save people's lives from drowning or choking. I have gone to specific camps to help me become a better leader specifically NYLT or National Youth Leadership Training. I have gotten dozens of different merit badges ranging from outdoor activities like Shotgun Shooting to character elements like Public Speaking. The most important merit badge that I have earned was Citizenship in the Community because I learned that it is important to give back to your community and take part in what goes on. These
This was because at each of our meetings we repeat the Scout Oath and Laws. These thing are very important to me because they talk about what a Scout should do in different aspects of your life. The Scout Laws would be an example of what characteristics you should be by stating “ A Scout is Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.” I think that these characteristics are very important because they are basic principles that should be followed throughout your life. This also applies to the Scout Oath because one of the main parts of it is “ I promise to do my best, to do my duty, to god and my country, …”. I think that this is important because when I do things I ask myself if it is something I should be doing and then I try to do it to the best of my