How did Scouting Begin? [History of the BSP!]
Summary
TLDRThe video explores the origins and history of the Boy Scouts, starting with Sir Robert Baden-Powell's military-inspired activities for boys, leading to the first Scout camp in 1907 and the publication of 'Scouting for Boys.' It traces the movement's spread to the Philippines, detailing its establishment as the Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) in 1936. Key figures and milestones are highlighted, including the acceptance of girls as Senior Scouts in 2006. The video emphasizes Scouting's ongoing mission to cultivate responsible leaders and nation builders, encouraging viewers to support and engage with the movement.
Takeaways
- 🏕️ The Boy Scouts of the Philippines holds activities at the Capitol Hills Scout Camp in Cebu, where Scouts have been learning and experiencing new things for decades.
- 🤠 Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army Lieutenant General, is the founder of the Scouting Movement, inspired by his use of local boys for support during military operations.
- 🎖️ Baden-Powell's vision for youth activities led to the creation of the Scouting Movement, which has a semi-military structure with commands and marching activities.
- 📚 The first Scout Camp was an experimental camp run by Baden-Powell on Brownsea Island in 1907, which laid the foundation for the movement.
- 📖 Baden-Powell's book 'Scouting for Boys', published in 1908, became a best-seller and served as the basis for organizing Scout groups and activities.
- 🛡️ The Scout motto 'Be Prepared', introduced by Baden-Powell, is still used today and reflects the movement's preparedness ethos.
- 🌏 Scouting was introduced to the Philippines in the early 20th century by America, leading to the formation of troops and the establishment of the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
- 🏛️ The Boy Scouts of the Philippines was officially established as a public corporation through Commonwealth Act No. 111, signed by President Manuel L. Quezon in 1936.
- 🎉 The inauguration of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines took place on January 1, 1938, in front of the Legislative Building in Manila.
- 👨👨👧👦 The 7 BSP Charter Fathers played a crucial role in shaping the organization and served as its first set of National Officers.
- 👧 In 2006, the Boy Scouts of the Philippines began accepting girls aged 13 to 17 as Senior Scouts, after registering with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and obtaining parental consent.
- 🌟 The Boy Scouts of the Philippines continues to focus on instilling values of love for God, country, and fellowmen, preparing youth for leadership, and contributing to nation-building.
Q & A
What is the significance of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Capitol Hills Scout Camp?
-The Capitol Hills Scout Camp is a place in Cebu where Scouts have been participating in activities for decades, serving as a home for generations of youth to learn and experience new things.
Who is Sir Robert Baden-Powell and what is his connection to the Scouting Movement?
-Sir Robert Baden-Powell was a Lieutenant General in the British Army who initiated the use of local boys for support during his military service. He later realized the value of similar activities for boys at home, which led to the formation of the Scouting Movement.
How did the Scouting Movement originate?
-The Scouting Movement originated from Sir Robert Baden-Powell's experiences in the army and his subsequent realization of the benefits of such activities for boys. He ran an experimental camp on Brownsea Island in 1907 and later published 'Scouting for Boys' in 1908.
What is the meaning behind the Scout motto 'Be Prepared'?
-The motto 'Be Prepared' was introduced by Sir Robert Baden-Powell, based on his initials, and it continues to be the Scout motto today, emphasizing readiness for any situation.
How did Scouting reach the Philippines?
-Scouting was introduced to the Philippines by America in the early 20th century, and it eventually became officially established as the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America, leading to the creation of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines.
What is the historical significance of Commonwealth Act No. 111?
-Commonwealth Act No. 111 was signed into law by President Manuel L. Quezon on October 31, 1936, creating the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a public corporation.
Who are the 7 BSP Charter Fathers and what is their contribution to the Boy Scouts of the Philippines?
-The 7 BSP Charter Fathers are Joseph Emile H. Stevenot, Arsenio N. Luz, Carlos P. Romulo, General Vicente Lim, Judge Manuel R. Camus, Jorge B. Vargas, and Gabriel A. Daza. They served as the first set of National Officers in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines and were instrumental in shaping its foundation.
What significant change was introduced in 2006 regarding the inclusion of girls in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines?
-In 2006, under Memorandum No. 47, girls aged 13 to 17 were accepted to become Senior Scouts of the BSP, after registering with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and obtaining parental/guardian consent.
What is the mission of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines?
-The mission of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is to inculcate in its members love of God, country, and fellowmen, prepare the youth for responsible leadership, and continue nation-building according to the ideals, principles, and programs of Scouting.
How does the Boy Scouts of the Philippines continue to grow and develop its members?
-The Boy Scouts of the Philippines continues to grow by pursuing its mission, offering various activities and camps that foster leadership and nation-building, and by adapting to changes such as the inclusion of girls as Senior Scouts.
Outlines
🏕️ Scouting's Origins and Founder
The video introduces the Boy Scouts of the Philippines at Capitol Hills Scout Camp, a place for learning and experiencing Scouting activities. It delves into the history of Scouting, starting with its founder, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army Lieutenant General. Baden-Powell utilized local boys for support during his military service, which inspired him to create similar activities back in the UK. These activities eventually became the foundation of the Scouting Movement. The video also mentions the first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island in 1907 and the publication of Baden-Powell's influential book 'Scouting for Boys' in 1908, which laid the groundwork for the movement's expansion and the adoption of the motto 'Be Prepared'.
🌏 Scouting's Expansion to the Philippines
The script explains how Scouting reached the Philippines in the early 20th century, brought by American influence along with other cultural elements. It outlines the formation of Scout troops across the country and the official establishment of Scouting in the Philippines as the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The Philippine Council then led to the passage of the BSP bill, signed into law by President Manuel L. Quezon, which created the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a public corporation. The video also acknowledges the amendments to the law and the inauguration of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, crediting the 7 BSP Charter Fathers for their foundational roles.
📜 Legal Foundation and Inclusion of Girls
This section of the script discusses the legal framework that supports the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, including the Commonwealth Act No. 111 and subsequent amendments. It highlights the acceptance of girls aged 13 to 17 as Senior Scouts of the BSP in 2006, under specific conditions involving registration with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and parental consent. The script emphasizes the mission of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines to instill values such as love for God, country, and fellowmen, and to prepare the youth for leadership and nation-building in line with Scouting's ideals and principles.
🚀 The Ongoing Mission and Future of Scouting
The video concludes by reflecting on the thriving state of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a youth movement that continues to develop leaders and contribute to nation-building. It invites viewers to join in the journey of learning more about Scouting and encourages them to like, share, and subscribe for future content. The script ends with a reminder to stay safe and a call to continue the Scouting spirit.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Boy Scouts of the Philippines
💡Scouting Movement
💡Sir Robert Baden-Powell
💡Brownsea Island
💡Scouting for Boys
💡Be Prepared
💡Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America
💡Commonwealth Act No. 111
💡BSP Charter Fathers
💡Senior Scouts
💡Nation-building
Highlights
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines is a place where Scouting activities are held in Cebu.
Scouting has been a home for generations of youth for decades.
Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army Lieutenant General, initiated the Scouting Movement.
Baden-Powell used local boys for support during his military service.
The Scouting Movement was inspired by activities that benefited boys in the UK.
The first Scout Camp was held on Brownsea Island in 1907.
Baden-Powell's book 'Scouting for Boys' became one of the top 10 best-selling books of the 20th century.
Scouting groups organized themselves into Patrols using Baden-Powell's book as a guide.
The Scout motto 'Be Prepared' was introduced by B-P and is still in use today.
Scouting was introduced to the Philippines by America in the early 20th century.
The Boy Scouts of America established the Philippine Council in the Philippines.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines was created as a public corporation by Commonwealth Act No. 111.
The inauguration of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines took place on January 1, 1938.
The 7 BSP Charter Fathers were the first set of National Officers in the BSP.
Girls aged 13 to 17 were accepted as Senior Scouts of the BSP in 2006.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines aims to inculcate values of love, responsibility, and nation-building.
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines continues to grow as a thriving youth movement.
Invitation to join future Scouting learning sessions and a reminder to like, share, and subscribe.
Transcripts
Hi guys! Today we're standing in the Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Capitol Hills Scout Camp,
where Scouting activities are normally held in Cebu.
For decades, Scouts have come to camps like these to learn and experience new things
generations of youth have seen Scouting as their home! Isn't that amazing?
But how did all of this start? How did Scouting even begin? Well, these are the questions we’re going to answer today!
It all started with this guy, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, a Lieutenant General in the British Army.
During his time in the army, Baden-Powell's troops were vastly outnumbered so he used local boys to administer first aid, carry messages and run errands.
On returning to the UK, Baden-Powell realized that boys at home could benefit from similar sorts of activities and these activities went on to form the basis of the Scouting Movement.
That’s why, we’re considered to be semi-military~ if you notice, our commands and marching activities quite resemble the army!
In 1907, Baden-Powell ran an experimental camp on Brownsea Island based on the ideals he had began to formulate.
This is considered the very first Scout Camp!
In 1908, Baden Powell wrote his ideas in a book titled “Scouting for Boys” (one of the top 10 best-selling books of the 20th century).
From there, Scouting took on a life of its own as groups of boys across the country began to organize themselves into Patrols,
using B-P's book as the basis for camps and activities, and persuading adults to become their leaders.
Did you know?” B-P introduced the motto "Be Prepared" (based on his initials) which is still the Scout motto today!
So that’s how Scouting began, but how did it reach all they way here in the Philippines?
Well, other than delicious hamburgers and the English language, Scouting was brought to the Philippines by America in the early 20th century.
Troops began forming all around the Philippines ‘til eventually, through the initiative of other civic oriented groups
Scouting was officially established in the country as the Philippine Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
Then, Philippine Council – BSA prepared the BSP bill and was signed into law as Commonwealth Act. No. 111
by President Manuel L. Quezon on October 31, 1936, creating the Boy Scouts of the Philippines as a public corporation.
Although it underwent subsequent amendments under Presidential Decree No. 460 and Republic Act No. 7278,
the inauguration of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines was held in front of the Legislative Building in Manila on January 01, 1938.
You can thank our 7 BSP Charter Fathers for how the Boy Scouts of the Philippines is today!
They are Joseph Emile H. Stevenot, Arsenio N. Luz, Carlos P. Romulo, General Vicente Lim, Judge Manuel R. Camus, Jorge B. Vargas and Gabriel A. Daza.
They served as the first set of National Officers in the BSP!
Did you know that in 2006, under Memorandum No. 47,
girls aged 13 to 17 years old are accepted to become Senior Scouts of the BSP?
…but only after registering with the Girl Scouts of the Philippines and securing a parental/guardian’s consent to join it
The Boy Scouts of the Philippines continues to strive in pursuing its mission –
to inculcate in our Scouts love of God, country and fellowmen;
to prepare the youth for responsible leadership;
and to continue to nation-build according to the ideals, principles and programs of Scouting.
Several years later, here we are today! A thriving Youth movement, creating leaders and nation builders of the world.
And together, we can help Scouting grow in our own little ways.
Join me next time as we continue to learn more about Scouting.
Don’t forget to like share, and subscribe down below.
Thank you so much for watching, keep safe, stay tuned, and Scout on!
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