Short essay on The Scout Movement and the O.K. Every student should join the Scout Movement. It should be made compulsory in all schools that all students should be members of the scout movement.
The aim of the scout movement is to develop discipline in the students. They undergo rigorous training in the activities of the Scout Movement like giving first aid to the victims of accidents, fire-fighting operations and crossing some distance from one point to another by dangling from a rope tied to two poles in the opposite directions. The scout cadets are trained in helping others in distress.
The spirit of social service instilled in them makes them ideal citizens who are ever ready to help those in problematic situations. They are trained to be honest and truthful.
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Camps in various places by the cadets of the Scout Movement are held periodically. The scout master trains the cadets in various outdoor activities. The cadets stay in the tents erected by them. They undergo exercises. The outdoor camps organised by the scout cadets improve the spirit of camaraderie.
The spirit of friendship and mutual help among the school and college students is quite essential. This spirit of friendship among the students developed at an early stage will prove quite helpful when they grow.
The Scout Movement has a long history. The students will give up their narrow-mindedness arising out of casteism and social backwardness if they join the Scout Movement.
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The O.K. or the National Cadet Corps like the scout movement trains students to be of help to the victims of calamities. The training programmes of the O.K. on a much higher level and they can be called to assist the military in an emergency.
The Scout Movement and the O.K are two great movements which impart special training to the students to make them bold and fit to handle any emergency. Students should make it a point to join either the Scout Movement or the O.K.