Scouting

Origins

Scouting is a worldwide youth organization. Its aim is to develop young people physically, spiritually and mentally so that youth may take a constructive place in society. This is achieved through non-formal education with emphasis on practical activities in the outdoors, the so-called Scout method. The Scout Movement was founded in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell, a retired Lieutenant General in the British Army.

Definitions

Scouting Is...Education for Life, a Movement for Youth, International, Open to All, Fun with a Purpose, a Challenge for Adults, Voluntary, Non-Political, Non-Governmental.

Scouting is...a Method

Scouting is...a Code of Living

Scouts are Meeting Real Needs

Scouts are involved in...

External Sources

World Organisation Of the Scout Movement http://www.scouts.org

Brazilian Scout Association (União dos Escoteiros do Brasil) http://www.escoteiros.org.br