Scout & Guide

The Scout and Guide movement is a global youth organization that aims to empower young people with skills, values, and leadership abilities to become active citizens and create positive change in their communities.

Scouting

Scouting is a movement for boys and girls aged 6-25, founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. The Scout movement is based on the principles of:

  1. Duty to God and Country
  2. Duty to Others
  3. Duty to Self

Scouts participate in various activities, such as:

  • Camping and outdoor adventures
  • ⁠Community service and volunteer work
  • Leadership and teamwork development
  • ⁠Skills training (e.g., first aid, cooking, navigation)

Guiding

Guiding is a movement for girls and young women aged 5-25, founded by Lord Robert Baden-Powell’s sister, Agnes Baden-Powell, in 1910. The Guide movement is based on the same principles as Scouting.

Guides participate in similar activities as Scouts, with a focus on:

  • Empowering girls and young women
  • ⁠Developing leadership and life skills
  • Building confidence and self-esteem
  • Encouraging community service and volunteer work

Benefits

Participating in the Scout and Guide movement can bring numerous benefits to young people, including:

  • Developing essential life skills (e.g., teamwork, leadership, problem-solving)
  • Building confidence and self-esteem
  • Encouraging community service and volunteer work
  • Fostering friendships and social connections
  • Promoting physical and mental well-being

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