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Scouts
Scouting adopts an informal education to develop young people for purposeful and responsible adulthood. The programmes are guided by our mission to nurture our Scouts holistically in the domains of Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional and Spiritual, aligned with the Emerging 21st Century Competencies.
Scouts
“Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best.” – Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. It is our aspiration that the life skills that we impart will prepare our Scouts for the future and to become useful individuals to society. The quest for continuous learning is apparent in Kijang Scout Group as our youths expand their knowledge through a wide range of programmes each year.
Mission of Scouting
The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals and play a constructive role in society. This objective is achieved by:
• involving them throughout their formative years in a non-formal educational process
• using a specific method that makes each individual the principal agent of his or her development as a self-reliant, supportive, responsible and committed person
• assisting them to establish a value system based upon spiritual, social and personal principles as expressed in the Promise and Law
Vision of Scouting
Better Scouting for more Young People
The Scout Promise
On my Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Republic of Singapore
To help other people and
To keep the Scout Law
The Scout Law
A Scout is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout makes friends, establishes and maintains harmonious relations
A Scout is disciplined and considerate
A Scout has courage in all difficulties
Kijang Scout Group
“Try and leave this world a little better than you found it, and when your turn comes to die, you can die happy in feeling that at any rate, you have not wasted your time but have done your best.” – Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement.
It is our aspiration that the life skills that we impart will prepare our Scouts for the future and to become useful individuals to society. The quest for continuous learning is apparent in Kijang Scout Group as our youths expand their knowledge through a wide range of programmes each year. One of the highlights involved East Area Scout Leadership Course (SLC) 2024, whereby our cadets from Secondary Two and Three honed their leadership qualities and styles through a range of stimulating activities at the Sarimbun Scout Camp. Our Scouts treasured the bonds that were forged with members of various troops in the region.
The Diamond Jubilee Challenge (DJC) first introduced by our former Chief Scout, President Halimah Yacob, was into its third year in 2024. The main purpose of the DJC is to help our Scouts learn about the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, discover their place in the community, and what it means to be a Singaporean, as well as contribute towards “Creating a Better World”. The theme of DJC 2024 is Skills for Life, whereby our youths acquire skills relevant to their personal development through meaningful learning journeys and community engagement activities.
In addition, our Scouts participated in Adiji Chief Scout 2024 at Choa Chu Kang Stadium. The official event was launched to welcome our new Chief Scout, President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Approximately 3,000 youths gathered and celebrated the joyous occasion, as well as to commemorate Founder’s Day. Thrilling activities such as exhibits of core Scouting skills and carnivals were available to engage Scouts from various sections. Our youths were distinctly exhilarated as President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited their booth. Our Scouts gained fruitful and memorable insights as they demonstrated their sense of teamwork and unity throughout the process.
Job Week 2024 was an educational experience, whereby our Scouts undertook to approach friends and neighbours around their communities for donations through a variety of tasks. The main purpose of the Job Week is to inculcate in our youths the dignity of labour, the value of integrity and to help others, which will enable them to become confident citizens with strong communication and collaboration skills. The concept of service before self; service to the community and the nation is an important aspect of the Scout Programme. Our Scouts performed jobs such as cleaning the corridor, taking away food, sorting out recyclables and watering the plants, which assisted them to appreciate the relentless efforts of our frontline workers such as town council cleaners and food delivery riders.
Created in 1995 and named in honour of the father of Scouting in Singapore, the Frank Cooper Sands Award (FCSA) is presented annually to units for their exceptional performance. The assessment and award structures were simplified with effect from Year of Assessment 2023 (YA2023) in tandem with broad changes in the educational landscape and societal contexts of Scouts from various sections. Quantitative modes of ranking through the existing Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards were removed to place emphasis on the quality development of our youths. The Senior Patrol Leaders played their integral roles steadfastly in enabling our troop to attain the FCSA for YA2023. Equipped with a solid platform for its pursuit of excellence, Kijang Scout Group will strive to groom the next batch of tenderfoots in the true spirit of Scouting.
Main Activities
Pioneering / Campcraft
Orienteering
Camping
Outdoor Cooking
First Aid
Hiking
Campfires
Cycling
Sports / Games
Foot Drills
Jamborees
Community Service/ Values in Action (VIA) Projects
Achievements
Scouts achievements by year and award type
Year | Type of Achievement |
|---|---|
2022 | Chief Commisioner's Well-Done Badge |
2022 | FCSA - Gold |
2023 | Chief Commissioner’s Award |
2024 | Chief Commissioner’s Award WILLIAM TAN DE JUN: 4C |
Chief Commissioner’s Well-Done Badge Quarter 1 – RAYSON TAN SHIKAI: 4B Quarter 2 – LUA WEN LE NICHOLAS: 4E |
Leadership Positions and Roles
Troop Leader
Assistant Troop Leader
Senior Patrol Leader
Patrol Leader
Assistant Patrol Leader
Quartermaster
Secretary
Progress Badges
Scout Badge
Discoverer Award
Explorer Award
Voyager Award
Chief Commissioner’s Award
The BDS Scouts Experience
Vision
Better Scouting for more young People
Mission
Be Prepared
Key Events/ Competitions
East Area Scout Leadership Course (SLC), East Area Campfires, National Patrol Camp (NPC), East Area Sports Day, National Education (NE) Commemorative Days, Founder’s Day, World Thinking Day
Leadership Positions and Roles
1. Troop Leader (TL)
2. Assistant Troop Leader (ATL)
3. Senior Patrol Leader (SPL)
4. Patrol Leader (PL)
5. Assistant Patrol Leader (APL)
6. Quartermaster
7. Secretary
Achievements
- Frank Cooper Sands Award (FCSA) from 2022 to 2025
- Chief Commissioner's Award 2023 and 2024 and Chief Scout's Award (Scout) 2025 and 2026
