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Stay on the right track

Leadership and personal development are important parts of not only growing as a person but also the Scouting program. Courses give Scouts opportunities to talk with others who are following a similar path.

Leadership and personal development courses assist Scouts to:

  • learn personal and leadership skills
  • become active citizens
  • learn new ways of thinking or approaches
  • confirm learning from experiences
  • share with peers
  • reflect on individual leadership experiences and development

Leadership and personal development courses may be an:

  • internal section course
  • extension course
  • external course

Leadership and personal development courses will cover some or most of the following concepts:

  • problem solving
  • communication
  • task management
  • leadership
  • planning
  • community involvement