Topics: Recreation : Scouting
Scouting is a world-wide non-formal educational movement for young people founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell. From its modest beginning at his experimental camp comprised of 22 youth held on Brownsea Island in August of 1907 there has developed the largest youth organization in the world. Membership today stands at some 25 million Scouts and 10 million Guides and Girl Scouts. Scouting aims to develop the mental, moral and physical capabilities of youth through a progressive program emphasizing outdoor activities. Scouting is well regarded for introducing young people to environmental issues, outdoor skills, community service projects, and co-operative activities. Scouting is a team that works on the patrol system and as such is a uniformed organization with a Promise and Law.The Scout Motto:BE PREPARED
Campsites
"We want open-air space, grounds of our own, preferably permanent game grounds easily accessible for the use of Scouts." - BP, January, 1919.
Australia,
Austria,
Canada,
Denmark,
Germany,
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Chats and Forums
Discussions, notice boards and forums for all sections of the Scouting movement.
Australia,
Canada,
United Kingdom,
United States,
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Collectibles
This category includes the manufacturing, supply, trading, collecting, and display of Scouting collectibles and memorabilia.
Associations,
Badges and Patches,
Dealers,
Merchandise,
Museums,
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Directories
Girl Scouts and Guides,
Regional,
Web Rings,
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Events
Scouts participate in many events, the best known of these are the Jamborees. Jamborees can be large camps of Scouts from a local area (most likely called a camporee) up to huge international events.
Australia,
Canada,
Gang Shows,
Iceland,
Ireland,
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History
History of the Scouting movement and individual Scouting organizations, including biographical material on key figures in Scouting.
Associations,
Baden-Powell,
Brownsea Island,
Cornwell, Jack,
Gang Show,
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Honors and Awards
Scouting recognition for service, bravery, and fortitude as granted by a Scouting organization or other official body.
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Organizations
Scouting grew into an international movement within the first year of its existence. International Scouting organizations have grown up to facilitate and support the international aspect of the movement.
Australia,
Belgium,
Boy Scouts of America,
BPSA Canada,
Canada,
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Personal Pages
This category is for the personal homepages of Scouts and Scouters.
Campsites,
Trip Reports,
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Philanthropy
Foundations, charitable funds and voluntary gifts for Scouting purposes.
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Regional
Scouting is a worldwide movement. The purpose of this category is to list general scouting information pertinent to a particular country or that serve a part of the global community of scouting.
Africa,
Asia,
Caribbean,
Central America,
Europe,
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Resources
One of the principles of Scouting is the careful use of all resources. The sites listed here are resource materials to 1) help Scouters and Guiders in all sections to run better Scouting programs for the young people in their sections, and 2) help Scouters and Guiders develop leadership skills and 3) to provide access to scouting and guiding resources of all kinds.
Anthems,
Badge Program,
Books,
Campfires,
Clip Art,
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Scholarships
Post secondary funding available for scouting members.
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Scout Shops
Shops operated by Scouting and Guiding councils or national or world scouting organizations that sell scout equipment, badges, uniforms, and ancillary items.
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