The program goals of Scouting encourage Scouts through a system of progressive self-educating practices and activities to:

- behave in ways that show adherence to spiritual principles , loyalty to the religion that

expresses them , and acceptance of the duties resulting therefrom,

- understand and demonstrate the requirements and responsibilities of good citizenship,

- develop the skills of working in co-operative relationships,

- develop self-discipline and the skills of working co-operatively with others,

- show respect and tolerance and be of service to others,

- practise leadership skills,

- camp, explore and respect the outdoors, and develop good environmental practices,

- develop and display self-discipline and self-reliance, and

- pursue hobbies and personal interests.

The program elements are expressed in an infinite variety of program activities that meet the goals. The program is made up of a number of inter-related elements. They include:

- Acting

- Campcraft

- Exploration

- Games

- Naturecraft

- Sports

- Activities

- Competence

- Field Trips

- Handicrafts

- Observation

- Vocations

- Adventure

- Conservation

- Fitness

- Hobbies

- Spirituality

Six boys form a small group with one boy acting as the leader and another boy acting as the assistant leader. This small group is called a Patrol and the leader is called a Patrol Leader with the assistant being named as the Assistant Patrol Leader. Approximately some three to four patrols will add up to comprise the entire group which is called a Scout Troop. The Scout Troop is headed up by a Troop Scouter with three or four assistant leaders who are called Troop Counsellors/Scouters with an assistant leader assigned to each patrol to act as their Patrol Counsellor. A Court of Honour is comprised of each Patrol Leader, Patrol Counsellor, and the Troop Scouter who together discuss and shape the troop programs based on imput from the patrols who first put forth ideas to the Patrol Leaders in a Patrol Meeting. The Court discusses them and puts forth as program material those items which receive majority votes.

The principles of Scouting are based on the Scout promise and the Scout Law. The three broad principles which represent Scouting’s fundamental beliefs are:

- Duty to God

- Duty to Others

- Duty to Self

The Scouting Mission states that the sole purpose of Scouting is to build character that enables each member to develop as a good citizen, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.

The Program Objectives see that the Troop Scouter or Scout Counsellor provide their Scouts with opportunities and guidance that will enable them to develop and demonstrate a personal:

- understanding of God,

- ability to accept responsibility for themselves physically, socially, mentally, spiritually,

and for the consequences of their actions,

- ability to respond to others in caring ways, and

- awareness of, and concern for, the environment.