Scouts

Boy Scouts

Boy Scouts at Our Lady of Good Counsel:
Our Lady of Good Counsel sponsors a Boy Scout Troop, for boys, ages 11 – 17.
The troop currently meets weekly in the school gym from 7:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday evenings, participates in monthly camping trips, and year-long service opportunities.
For more information, or to contact a troop leader, please call the Religious Education Office.  856-235-7136, or e-mail reprogram@olgcnj.org

The ideals of Boy Scouting are spelled out in the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the Scout motto, and the Scout slogan. The Boy Scout measures himself against these ideals and continually tries to improve. The goals are high, and as he reaches for them, he has some control over what and who he becomes.

Scout Oath (or Promise)
"On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

Scout Law

TRUSTWORTHY
A Scout tells the truth. He keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct. People can depend on him.

LOYAL
A Scout is true to his family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.

HELPFUL
A Scout is concerned about other people. He does things willingly for others without pay or reward.

FRIENDLY
A Scout is a friend to all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to understand others. He respects those with ideas and customs other than his own.

COURTEOUS
A Scout is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make it easier for people to get along together.

KIND
A Scout understands there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things without reason.

OBEDIENT
A Scout follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner rather than disobey them.

CHEERFUL
A Scout looks for the bright side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make others happy.

THRIFTY
A Scout works to pay his way and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs. He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.

BRAVE
A Scout can face danger even if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.

CLEAN
A Scout keeps his body and mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and community clean.

REVERENT
A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others.

SCOUT MOTTO:  Be Prepared

SCOUT SLOGAN:  Do a Good Turn Daily

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Girl Scouts at Our Lady of Good Counsel:

Our Lady of Good Counsel sponsors scouting opportunities for girls at several levels:

Daisies (kindergarten), Brownies (grades 1-3), and Juniors (grades 4-6).

Cadets (grades 7-9) and Seniors (grades 10-12) participate in community-sponsored troops.

For more information, or to contact a troop leader, please call the Religious Education Office. (856)235-7136, or e-mail reprogram@olgcnj.org

The Girl Scouts of the USA's Mission states: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

The Girl Scout Promise

On my honor, I will try:
To serve God and my country,
To help people at all times,
And to live by the Girl Scout Law

The Girl Scout Law

I will do my best to be
honest and fair,
friendly and helpful,
considerate and caring,
courageous and strong, and
responsible for what I say and do,
and to
respect myself and others,
respect authority,
use resources wisely,
make the world a better place, and
be a sister to every Girl Scout.