Character Development in Scouting Extracurricular Activities at SMP BPI 1 Bandung

This study aims to explore the character formation of students involved in scouting extracurricular activities. Character education is a crucial component with in the educational framework, serving as a foundational process for shaping students into individuals with strong personal values and moral integrity. Scouting activities, which are structured around the Dasa Dharma Pramuka, provide a practical and value-based platform for fostering positive character traits such as discipline, responsibility, cooperation, and leadership. The research employed a descriptive ex post facto method, using a purposive sampling technique to select 35 student participants actively engaged in scouting activities. Data were collected using a questionnaire distributed via Google Form, aimed at capturing students' self-perceptions and behaviors aligned with the principles of character education. The results were analyzed using the Tingkat Capaian Responden (TCR) or respondent achievement level test, which showed an average score of 3.8 with an achievement percentage of 80.2%. These findings indicate that, in general, students who participate in scouting extracurricular activities demonstrate a high level of character development. The positive results confirm that scouting can be an effective medium for character education, aligning experiential learning with core moral values. This study reinforces the importance of integrating structured extracurricular programs into formal education to support holistic student development.