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Scout Group
A Scout group is a local organization used in some Scout organizations that groups a Scout troop or unit with other age programs, separate gender-based Scout troops and/or multiple Scout troops. A Scout group that groups Scouts with programs for other ages, is referred to as "family scouting". Some Scout organizations, particularly traditional Scout organizations, reject connection of Scouts with other age programs and family scouting. History The term "Scout Group" was used for an organizational structure as early as 1914 by a competing Scout organization to The Boy Scouts Association in the United Kingdom. The Boy Scouts Association adopted the term Scout Group in 1928 for Boy Scout Troops, Wolf Cub Packs and/or Rover Crews that were linked together under a Group Scoutmaster. Previously, The Boy Scouts Association had registered Boy Scout Troops, Wolf Cub Packs and Rover Crews separately even where they were operated by the same committee, school, church or other organiza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gibraltar Scout Group March 2008
Gibraltar ( , ) is a British Overseas Territories, British Overseas Territory and British overseas cities, city located at the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula, on the Bay of Gibraltar, near the exit of the Mediterranean Sea into the Atlantic Ocean (Strait of Gibraltar). It has an area of and is Gibraltar–Spain border, bordered to the north by Spain (Campo de Gibraltar). The landscape is dominated by the Rock of Gibraltar, at the foot of which is a densely populated town area. Gibraltar is home to some 34,003 people, primarily Gibraltarians. Gibraltar was founded as a permanent watchtower by the Almohad Caliphate, Almohads in 1160. It switched control between the Nasrids, Crown of Castile, Castilians and Marinids in the Late Middle Ages, acquiring larger strategic clout upon the destruction of nearby Algeciras . It became again part of the Crown of Castile in 1462. In 1704, Anglo-Dutch forces Capture of Gibraltar, captured Gibraltar from Spain during the War of the S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rovers (Australia)
An adaptation of the Rover Scouts, Rovers training program is operated by Scouts Australia for adults aged between 18 and 25 years of age. Rovers are organised into local Units (formerly known as ''"Crews"'') which may be part of or associated with a Scout Group. Rovers are encouraged to become better citizens through training programs, developing leadership skills, participating in outdoor activities, attending national and international events, providing service to the community, and generally building their life skills. History For the history of Rovers see Rover Scouts#Origins, Rover origins. Rovers began in Australia in late 1918 as young men returned home from World War One and sought outlets with like-minded others. As well as acting as leaders to youth sections, some chose to form Rover Patrols and undertake activities, many service-related, as a team. During the 1920s, these became named Rover Crews. The first Australian Rover is thought to have been Eric Booth from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Air Scout
Air Scouts are a part of the Scout movement with a particular emphasis on an aviation themed programme and/or flying-based activities. Air Scouts follow the same basic programme as other Scouts, but they devote certain amounts of time focused on their air activities. Air Scouts often wear a slightly different uniform from the rest of the Scouting movement and/or may have additional badges/insignia. Most air activities are ground-based like visits to airports and air museums, radio controlled model flight, aero modelling and camping on airfields. Depending on age group, country and Scout group the activities can also include parachuting or flights in light aircraft, helicopters, gliders or hot air balloons. History There are claims that Major Baden Fletcher Smyth Baden-Powell, youngest brother of the founder of The Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom, Robert Baden-Powell and an aviator, first brought flying-based activities into Scouting. However, as late as July, 1932 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Scout
Sea Scouts are a part of the Scout movement, with a particular emphasis on boating and other water-based activities on the sea, rivers or lakes (canoeing, rafting, scuba, sailboarding). Sea Scouts can provide a chance to sail, cruise on boats, learn navigation, learn how to work on engines and compete in regattas. Sea Scouts often have distinctive uniforms. In some countries or Scout organisations, Sea Scouting is a programme just for older Scouts. Sea scouts is also the 2nd oldest scout branch. History One of the earliest records of "Sea Scouts" is in ''Chums'' magazine which refers to "Sea Scouts" as early as July 1909. These Sea Scouts were part of the Chums Scouts and British Boy Scouts. Also in the ''Chums'' magazine, the British Boys Naval Brigade, later National Naval Cadets, were subtitled 'Scouts of the Sea' from the 14 July 1909 edition and, from the 28 July 1909 edition, 'Sea Scouts of the Empire'. The British Boy Scouts and an original company of The National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scout Active Support
Scout Active Support was a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom that provides support to delivering the youth programme of the Scouts. This support was carried out by Scout Active Support Units, which could be based at every level of the association with 35 national units (as of January 2020) and over 1,400 other units at county, district and group levels. The section has since closed in 2024 following transformation of the Scouts' volunteer experience which brought a number of changes to organisational structure nationally. The section was first formed in 1948 as the B-P Guild of Old Scouts but was known as the Scout Fellowship between 1976 and 2009 when the current name of Scout Active Support was chosen to more accurately reflect the aims of the section as it was changed to make them more proactive and flexible. The support offered by Scout Active Support Units varied depending on their focus and specialism but generally focused on either programme delivery to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Explorer Scout
Explorer Scouts, frequently shortened to Explorers, is the fifth section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 14- to 18-year-olds. The section was introduced in 2001 and formally launched in February 2002, alongside Scout Network, to replace the former Venture Scout section for fifteen-and-a-half to twenty-year-olds. Following on from the Scout section, Explorer Scouts are run in Units at a District level as opposed to the more local Group level that run the younger sections. In addition to earning activity badges in common with younger sections, Explorers are able to attain the highest awards in the movement such as the King's Scout Award. Part of the programme for the section is the Young Leader's scheme, which trains Explorer Scouts in leadership methods and allows them to volunteer with the younger sections of the movement. History The Explorer Scout section was established in the early years of the 21st century. The previous decade had seen a decline i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scouts (The Scout Association)
Scouts, often referred to as the Scout section to differentiate itself from the wider movement and its parent organisation, is a section of Scouting run by The Scout Association for ten and a half to fourteen year old young people. The section follows on from Cub Scouts (8-10½ year olds) and precedes Explorer Scouts (14-18 year olds). Since 1991, the section has been coeducational and today the Scout section accepts young people from all backgrounds, faiths and genders. The Scout section is run locally by Scout groups and is led by a team of volunteer youth leaders. In addition to the general programme of outdoor and adventurous activities, learning new skills and connecting with the world and local community some Scout troops specialise to follow the Sea Scout and Air Scout training programmes to develop a more nautical or aeronautical feel to their troops. It is a direct descendant of the original Boy Scout patrols and troops formed following the introduction of a Scout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cub Scouts (The Scout Association)
Cub Scouts, often shortened to Cubs, are a section of Scouting operated by The Scout Association with a core age of eight to ten and a half years of age. This section follows on from the Beaver Scouts (The Scout Association), Beaver Scouts (6–8 year olds) and precedes the Scouts (The Scout Association), Scout section (10½–14 year olds). Originally beginning in 1916 as Wolf Cubs, the section gained its current name in 1966 as a result of the ''The Chief Scout's Advance Party Report, Advance Party Report''. Because of this early name, the section has themed links to wolves and the novel ''The Jungle Book'' with the section being called a Cub Scout#Organization, Cub Pack and the volunteer leaders taking their names from this story. Cub Scouts has been open to both boys and girls since 1991 as well as those of different faiths and none. Cub Scouts wear a green sweatshirt for their uniform and earn badges for skills learned and challenges overcome. History Wolf Cubs: 1916-196 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beaver Scouts (The Scout Association)
Beaver Scouts, often shortened to Beavers, is the second youngest official section of Scouting operated by The Scout Association in the United Kingdom. The core age range for Beaver Scouts is six to eight years. Sections of Beaver Scouts are known as Colonies and are run locally by Scout Groups. After reaching the age of eight, a Beaver Scout will then move on to Cub Scouts. The section officially launched in 1986 but had existed before this as trial and unofficial sections as far back as 1963. Beaver Scouts share many of the features of older Scouting sections such as badges for skills learned and challenges and a uniform consisting of a light blue sweatshirt. They take a simplified version of the Scout promise. Beavers Scout membership is open to boys and girls, a change introduced in 1991, and open to those of different faiths, or none. History Early ideas: 1960s Since the creation of the Scouting movement in 1907, there was demand from the younger brothers of Scouts who want ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori Ed Esploratrici Italiani
The ''Corpo Nazionale Giovani Esploratori ed Esploratrici Italiani'' (translation: National Corp of Italian Scouts and Guides, CNGEI) is a coeducational and non-denominational Scouting and Guiding association in Italy. CNGEI was founded by Carlo Colombo (1869–1918), a Piedmontese doctor, as a male-only organization in 1913 and integrated the female ''Unione delle Giovinette Esploratrici Italiane'' (UNGEI) in 1976. It is the oldest among Italian Scout associations and the third by membership, with about 13,500 members. Along with the 184,000-strong ''Associazione Guide e Scouts Cattolici Italiani'' (AGESCI), CNGEI forms the Italian Scout Federation (FIS), Italy's national member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS). CNGEI, whose guiding principles are "secularity" (i.e. "independen efrom any religious creed and political ideologies"), "co-education", "associative democracy", "adult choice" and " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Associazione Guide E Scouts Cattolici Italiani
The ''Associazione Guide e Scouts Cattolici Italiani'' (, AGESCI) is a Catholic Scouting and Guiding association in Italy. It is coeducational and, as of 2024, has 182,000 members, including 33,454 leaders (of whom 1,947 priests), 1,885 local groups and 6,126 units, making it the country's largest scouting/guiding, as well as youth, association. It is currently presided by Francesco Scoppola and Roberta Vincini. History AGESCI was formed in 1974 upon the merger of the ''Associazione Scouts Cattolici Italiani'' (ASCI, founded in 1916) and the '' Associazione Guide Italiane'' (AGI, founded in 1943). As early as in 1976, some AGESCI groups and individual members, along with some ASCI and AGI leaders who had disagreed with the merger (and, above all, opposed the principle of coeducation) and had refused to join AGESCI, formed the 20,000-strong '' Associazione Italiana Guide e Scouts d'Europa Cattolici'' (AIGSEC/FSE). Since 1986 AGESCI has formed, along with the 12,000-strong non-d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
