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Scouting or the Scout Movement is a youth movement which became popularly established in the first decade of the 20th century.
It follows the Scout method of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports. A widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scout uniform, by intent hiding all differences of social standing and encouraging equality, with neckerchief (known as a scarf in some countries) and (originally) a campaign hat or comparable headwear. Distinctive insignia include the fleur-de-lis, as well as merit badges or patches. In many countries, girls-only organizations, whose members are often called Guides instead of Scouts, use a trefoil insignia instead of the fleur-de-lis.
The original program was for youths between the ages of 11 and 17. Other programs for youths who are too young to be in the main program and take the Scout Promise sometimes exist within an organization. Early examples are Wolf Cubs and Brownies. Programs can also exist for those who are older. Early examples are Rovers or Rangers. The actual names or even existence depend on organization and time period. Speciality programs, such as Sea Scouts, exist. (Full article...)
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A King's Scout (also known as Queen's Scout during the reign of Elizabeth II) is a Scout who has attained the King's Scout Award. The King's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in the Commonwealth realms, including the United Kingdom, Canada (King's Venturer Award), Australia, and New Zealand (King's Scout Kauri Award), where Scouts operate under the patronage of King Charles III. Whether the award recipient is a Queen's or King's Scout depends on who is the current monarch of the Commonwealth realms.
Initially the award required demonstrated proficiency in standardised Scoutcraft and skills useful for service to others and the nation. The current requirements are different in each country and now focus on personal development and typically involve achieving challenges from several areas such as community involvement, adventurous activities, personal growth and leadership development. King's Scouts are entitled to attend one King's Scout Parade held at Windsor Castle each year held on the Sunday closest to St George's Day; this is the only time when Scouts officially march. (Full article...)
Selected picture
Lady Olave Baden-Powell, wife of Lord Baden-Powell and founder of Girl Guides/Scouts
Sioux: Ohiyesa, (pronounced Oh hee' yay suh), February 19, 1858 - January 8, 1939) was a Native American author, physician and reformer. He was active in politics and helped found the Boy Scouts of America.
The first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island
Sculpture erected in 1982 to commemorate the 1979 Jamboree at Perry Lakes Western Australia and 75 years of Scouts.
This postage stamp was issued in 1978 to celebrate 50 years of Girl Guiding in the Faroe Isles. This year will mark their 80th anniversary.
Frederick Russell Burnham one of biggest influences on the founding of Scouting.
Commemorative stone marking the site of the first Scout encampment at Brownsea Island, England, held Aug 1-9, 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell
Polish Boy Scouts fighting in the Warsaw Uprising
Girl Scouts in the Central African Republic
Boy Scouts take to the streets in New York City, 1917
Preparing the pancakes before the arrival of the children for the evening dinner during the summer camp of the Dutch Student Rover crew Delftsche Zwervers for children in special education. Because pancakes are considered to be a feast meal for children, this is served on the last evening dinner of this camp.
Yang Huimin (simplified Chinese: 杨惠敏; traditional Chinese: 楊惠敏) was a Chinese Girl Guide during the battle of Shanghai.
Scouting friends from around the world at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Aug 01, 2007, England
Cub Scouts of Hong Kong at Scout Rally having fun, Nov 2005
Wood Badge beads and neckerchief. Wood Badge is the premier Boy Scout adult leader training course. A holder of the Wood Badge is a leader highly trained and dedicated Scout leader.
The Tooth of Time, a landmark at Philmont Scout Ranch
Mafeking Cadets, one of the many inspirations of the Scouting Movement
American Boy Scouts at summer camp in 2002. In the front row, the first three boys have made Eagle Scout and the 4th is one requirement away.
British Guiana Scout leaders, April 1954
A Czech Scout camp at 19th World Scout Jamboree 1999
Rohwer Relocation Center, McGehee, Arkansas. A 5-day Boy Scout Camp on the bank of the Mississippi River was composed of nearly a hundred boys from the Rohwer Center, a few less form the Jerome Center, together with a small troop from the nearby town of Arkansas City.
Memorial stone on Brownsea Island commemorating the first Scout encampment, Aug 1-9, 1907, Brownsea Island
The 8th Indonesian National Rover Moot - Prambanan Temple-Yogyakarta July 8-17 2003
Lovely sunrise at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico
Portuguese Girl Scouts at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Jul 28, 2007, England
Boy Scouts canoeing on the Blackwater River, Virginia
Boy Scouts of America uniform circa 1917-1918
1996 World Rover Moot
First Gilwell Wood Badge in the Netherlands, July 1923
A happy Cub Scout holds a winning pine car
Scouts in Virginia, USA having fun, like Scouts from all over the world do outdoors
Scouts camping at the hallowed ground of Scouting, Gilwell Park, England in the summer of 2006
Did you know
- ...that Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest reigning king in Thai history, was awarded the Bronze Wolf in 2006?
- ...that Olave Baden-Powell is one of only two people who were awarded a gold-colored Silver Fish award?
- ...that the Internationale Musische Werkstatt (International Creative Workshop, IMWe) is run by the Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (VCP)?
- ...that Piet J. Kroonenberg took part in the events of A Bridge Too Far?
- ...that Edgar Cunningham was one of the first African-American Eagle Scout?
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Selected biography -
László Nagy (2 September 1921 – 18 December 2009; Hungarian pronunciation: [ˈlaːsloː ˈnɒɟ]) was the Secretary General of the World Organization of the Scout Movement from 1 May 1968 to 31 October 1988. A Swiss citizen of Hungarian origin, he was a sociologist, a historian, a Doctor of Political Science, a former journalist and the author of a number of books on politics. (Full article...)
Selected anniversaries - August
1st-9th
- 1907 – Robert Baden-Powell holds the first Scouting encampment at Brownsea Island. The camp started on August 1, 1907, date that is today usually perceived as the start of Scouting.
- 1971 – 13th World Scout Jamboree begins, in Fujinomiya City on Asagiri-kogen, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, with breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
1st-11th
- 1995 – 18th World Scout Jamboree Dronten, Flevoland, Netherlands.
3rd
- 2005 – Sixteenth National Jamboree ends.
6th
- 1900 – William "Green Bar Bill" Hillcourt, the father of American Scouting, is born in Denmark.
7th
- 1920 – 1st World Scout Jamboree ends (began Jul 30th).
18th-28th
- 1955 – 8th World Scout Jamboree begins in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. This was the first major international gathering of Scouts outside of Europe and the first World Jamboree broadcast on television. Olave Baden-Powell visited.
21st
- 1912 – Arthur Rose Eldred becomes the first Eagle Scout in the history of BSA.
General images
The following are images from various scouting-related articles on Wikipedia.
A Finnish Gilwell Woggle (from Wood Badge)
A kudu horn (from Wood Badge)
Jota joti programme conducted by Kollam Dist scouts and Quilon Amateur Radio League 2025 (from World Scout Jamboree)
First Wood Badge training at Gilwell Park (from Wood Badge)
Eerste Nederlandsche Meisjes Gezellen Vereeniging (First Dutch Girls Companions Society), 1911, first Dutch Girl Guides (from Girl Guides)
Santa and Scouts in Snow (1913), one of many Boys' Life covers (from Scouting in popular culture)- Gilwell Leiderscursus, The Netherlands July 9–21, 1923 (from Wood Badge)
King Dinuzulu, wearing what is possibly the necklace from which the original Wood Badge beads came (from Wood Badge)
Jota joti programme conducted by Kollam Dist scouts and Quilon Amateur Radio League 2025 (from World Scout Jamboree)
British Scouts in Detroit, July 1942 (from Scout method)
MacLaren Tartan (from Wood Badge)
Smokey Bear with members of the Boy Scouts of America and the Camp Fire Girls celebrating the 50th anniversary of their founding in 1910 (from Scouting in popular culture)
Jota joti programme conducted by Kollam Dist scouts and Quilon Amateur Radio League 2025 (from World Scout Jamboree)
Princess Mary and Girl Guides, 1922 (from Girl Guides)
Scouts doing a good deed (from Scout method)
Singing Girl Guides in Germany, 2007 (from Girl Guides)
Wood Badge with three beads (training staff) and Gilwell scarf and woggle (from Wood Badge)
Australian Scouting stamp (from Scouting in popular culture)
Four American Wood Badgers with insignia (from Wood Badge)
Scouting by region
World Organization of the Scout Movement:
- Africa Scout Region
- Arab Scout Region
- Asia-Pacific Scout Region
- Eurasian Scout Region
- European Scout Region
- Interamerican Scout Region
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts:
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Scouting lists
- Age groups in Scouting and Guiding
- List of highest awards in Scouting
- List of notable Eagle Scouts
- List of famous Scouts
- List of Order of the Arrow national events
- List of Scouting memorials
- List of Scouting museums
- List of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts members
- List of World Organization of the Scout Movement members
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