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