The role of outdoor activity through scouts to strengthen youth character

Abstract

This article aims to find out whether outdoor activity through scouts can strengthen the character of teenagers and what are the inhibiting and supporting factors. The research design used is descriptive qualitative. This research was conducted at the Kwaran DKR Kedungbanteng Scout Organization Secretariat. The informant collection technique that will be used in this study uses a purposive sampling technique with inclusion and exclusion criteria. The validity of the data using triangulation techniques. Activities in data analysis techniques are data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results obtained from this study are that outdoor activities carried out by the Kedungbanteng Working Council can strengthen the character of the members of the Working Branch according to the values contained in Dasadarma and Tri Satya. In carrying out Outdoor Activity activities, the Kedungbanteng Branch Work Council has supporting and inhibiting factors.