Buddy System

In assisting his ‘neighbour’ every day to the best of his ability, and keeping truth, honesty, and kindness perpetually before him, the Boy Scout, with as little formality as possible, is pleasing God.

— Robert Baden-Powell (founder of Scouts)

We do everything together in Troop 1776G and use what we call the “buddy system”. Whenever we go hiking, swimming, camping or just about anything else, girls always choose one or two friends to be buddies and look out for each other. We do this whenever we do anything in Scouting. For example, girls buddy-up when they go to see merit badge counselors, receive instruction on a scouting skill from one of the Assistant Scoutmasters, travel or go swimming or boating.

Buddies keep an eye on each other and make sure to tell adults if they ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable in any way. The leaders want you to be safe in Scouting and won’t allow anyone to bully, touch or treat you badly in any manner.

It is never a good idea to keep secret anything that someone may be doing that bothers you. There is nothing secret in Scouting and the Scoutmaster Staff will never tell you to keep something secret from your family or friends. Please tell any of the adults associated with the Troop if you ever feel uncomfortable or fearful about anything. We will protect you and stop anything that is not Scout-like behavior.