12 Facts About Scouting

Scouting, known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement employing the Scout method, a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including camping, woodcraft, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and sports.

In 2007, Scouting and Guiding together had over 38 million members in 216 countries.

Trigger for the Scouting movement was the 1908 publication of Scouting for Boys written by Robert Baden-Powell.

On his return to England, Baden-Powell noticed that boys showed considerable interest in Aids to Scouting, which was unexpectedly used by teachers and youth organizations as their first Scouting handbook.

Important elements of traditional Scouting have their origins in Baden-Powell's experiences in education and military training.

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Name "Scouting" seems to have been inspired by the important and romantic role played by military scouts performing reconnaissance in the wars of the time.

Principles of Scouting describe a code of behavior for all members, and characterize the movement.

At an international level Scouting perceives one of its roles as the promotion of international harmony and peace.

Such programs include co-operation with non-Scouting organisations including various NGOs, the United Nations and religious institutions as set out in The Marrakech Charter.

In many countries, Scouting is organized into neighborhood Scout Groups, or Districts, which contain one or more sections.

Adults interested in Scouting or Guiding, including former Scouts and Guides, often join organizations such as the International Scout and Guide Fellowship.

Study has found a strong link between participating in Scouting and Guiding as a young person, and having significantly better mental health.