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Scouting encourages young people to become well rounded young adults who believe in their abilities and future potential, who are well equipped to face life's challenges, who are strong leaders as well as effective team players. Helping other people is an important aspect of the Scout Program and Scouts are encouraged to give back to the community by participating in local, national and international events and service projects.
Scouts advance through the age based sections, they develop independence and resilience as they take on more responsibility for organising and running their own activities with adult guidance and mentoring:
Every Youth Member has their own Achievement Pathway combining Outdoor Adventure Skills with Special Interest Areas and Leadership Skills to create their own unique journey through Scouting. Programs are created by Youth Members with 4 key areas in mind: Community, Outdoors, Personal Growth and Creative, using the Plan>Do>Review framework, and the Scout Method which has eight (8) parts: Learning by Doing, Nature & Outdoors, Community Involvement, Personal Progression, Promise & Law, Symbolic Framework, Patrol System and Youth Leading, Adult Supporting. Leadership in Scouting is promoted through
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Dapto Scout GroupMEETING TIMES
Joey Scouts - Tuesdays 5.00pm - 6.00pm Cub Scouts - Tuesdays 6.30pm - 8.00pm Scouts - Thursdays 6.30pm - 8.30pm Venturer Scouts- Mondays 7.00pm - 9.00pm 
History of our group
Our Group began on 3rd Jan 2006 and was formed by the Koonawarra and the 3rd Dapto Groups joining. We have a yellow and blue scarf representing the scarves of the previous groups but also the sand and the sea of the lake. The group is open for both boys and girls and we have many activities that the youth can experience. These include such things as camping, abseiling, rock climbing, canoeing, flying, cooking, STEM activities, cycling and many more.
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