A delegation from Al-Mamoun University College, led by Mr. Amjad Sabah Aziz, the Student Activities Director at the college, participated in the Scouts Gathering for Rovers and Guides hosted by Northern Technical University in Kirkuk Governorate. The head of the delegation highlighted several key benefits of the scouting movement, including:
1. Providing opportunities to live outdoors amidst the lush beauty of nature, allowing participants to appreciate its captivating wonders that reflect the mysteries of divine creation.
2. Fostering curiosity and a meticulous approach to work while encouraging exploration of diverse environmental components, understanding the life forms, their growth, and their interaction with the surrounding conditions.
3. Promoting cooperation and community service, fostering camaraderie and enjoyment, and developing friendships and experiences through adaptation to outdoor life.
4. Teaching scouts self-reliance, responsibility, patience in learning, obedience to their leader, and adherence to guidance, while fostering values of integrity and kindness.
5. Recognizing and nurturing individual talents, fostering creativity, and encouraging keen observation skills among participants.
6. Broadening participants' perspectives, enriching their knowledge, and enhancing their cultural awareness.
7. Instilling honesty in words and actions, dedication, and trustworthiness. Promoting cooperation, respect for elders, acts of kindness, courteous behavior, and adherence to discipline.
8. Equipping participants with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to meet their needs by building strong bodies and minds, and expanding their understanding.