scouts

BP-PSA uk history...

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BP-PSA uk history...

The Baden-Powell Scout Association shares the proud heritage of the Scouting Movement, although we believe in a more traditional way of Scouting which closely follows the program set out by Baden-Powell in his book, "Scouting For Boys."

As an independent Scout Association, we are members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS). This is a world body that recognises Independent Scouts Associations in countries across the world which teach traditional Baden-Powell Scouting values.

1907-1964: The Boy Scout Association

In 1907, General Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell was inspecting 7,000 members of the Boy's Brigade at Glasgow. Sir William Smith, the founder of The Boy's Brigade, asked Baden-Powell if he had ever considered rewriting his training manual for soldiers, "Aids To Scouting for N.C.O.s and Men" to make it appeal to boys. As a result of this conversation Baden-Powell ran an experimental camp for 20 boys at Brownsea Island to test out theories on providing activities for boys. Although there was no Scout association at that time, the Brownsea Camp is considered to mark the official start of the Scout Movement.

In 1908 he published a series of magazines, "Scouting For Boys," which suggested activities that existing youth organisations could make use of. An unexpected result of this was the formation of Scout Patrols around the country, all of which followed the principles set out in Baden-Powell's work. In 1910 Baden-Powell to formed the The Boy Scout Association as a national body to organize and support the Scout Patrols. Scouting in the UK continued to follow the program established by Baden-Powell until the publication of The Chief Scouts' Advance Party Report.

100th Scout Day Celeberation

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Srilanka Scouting Started In1912 at Maththalai.this year. we celebrate the hundred year celebration in nallur temple,vekaraya,peru temple...

Jaffna Hindu College scout camp

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These pictures take out in the 2009 camp...

J.H.C scout 2009 camping certificates giving...

Small Drama& Camping Ends.....

2nd Camboree in jaffna{2009}

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This camboree held in 3 days.in this camboree we won the 1st prize in marching,2nd in drama& 3rd in gajedts.

we seemed very happy there.but we are unfortunately in the whole events get 3rd...

{After marching sit} in 2009 at camboree....

Jaffna Hindu Scout {4th jaffna}

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this year scouts celebrate the The 100th century....

Scout Oath

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On my honour, I promise to do my best, to do my duty to my religion and country, to help other people at all times and to ovbey the Scout Law.

Scout Law{10}

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A Scout is trustworthy
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is friendly and considerate
A Scout is a brother to every other Scout
A Scout is courageous
A Scout is kind to animals
A Scout is cooperative
A Scout is cheerful
A Scout is thrifty
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed

SCOUTING IN SRI LANKA

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Scouting was founded in Sri Lanka in 1912 and received World Bureau (WOSM) recognition in 1953. Membership on January 1, 1998 was 25,288 registered Scouts.
Sri Lanka is a former British colony which gained its independence in 1948.Sri Lanka changed its name from Ceylon in 1972.
Sri Lanka is a multi religious and multi racial country where Scouting has been a great unifying force.
There are various community development projects carried out in cooperation with the government organizations, United Nations and other service organizations.j
Scouting has been introduced into the prisons. It has spread to other institutions such as certified schools. There are also Scout units for handicapped boys such as the blind and deaf and for boys in leprosy hospitals.

Rover Scouts

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Rover Scouts

Are you an adult who would love to develop a range of new or outdoor skills and wonders why the kids get all the opportunities?

For those willing to explore their full potential through outdoor challenge, new projects and getting involved in their community, Rover Scouting offers a safe and supportive group of friends with whom to explore, in a practical way, the answers to some of life’s fundamental questions, build confidence, learn new skills and get a bit fitter.

You don’t need to have any experience or be particularly fit, just have a positive attitude to try new things and enjoy the company of others. So read on and think how you might gain from giving it a try.

Rover Scouts is the B-PSA section for the over 18 year olds. There is no upper age limit for Rover Scouts and both genders are admitted.

Rover Scouts officially began in September 1918 after Scouts returning from the war wanted to continue Scouting.

Rover Scouting is the final stage in the system of training in the principles and practice of citizenship in which Beavering, Wolf Cubbing, Scouting and Senior Scouting each in turn plays its part; all five sections share the common aim - the development of good citizenship on the basis of the Scout Promise and the Scout Law.

The purpose of Rover Scouts is to facilitate the growth of young adults. Upon joining Rover Scouts, the individual will be guided to train themselves, in body, mind and spirit, for their place as a responsible member of the community. In keeping with this, the Rover motto is "Service".

Senior Scouts

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Senior Scouts

Baden-Powell first suggested the idea of Senior Scouts in 1917 to try and prevent the leakage of older boys from the Scout Movement and you could become a Senior Scout providing you were 15½ and had gained your First Class.

However by 1917 you could not leave the Troop to become a Senior until you were 17 and by the end of 1918 the term Senior Scout was dropped and replaced by Rover Scout. It was not until 1946 that Senior Scouts was again officially recognised as the Section between Scouts and Rover Scouts.

Nowadays Seniors is for male and female youths aged 15 – 18. There motto of ‘Look Wide’ describes the sections philosophy; in which they are encouraged to actively take control of their own management and programme.

Being in Senior Scouts is a great adventure! You can make friends, have fun, do your best and be proud.
Senior Scouts meet regularly; they work hard both independently and with others to achieve a great range of goals and awards (whilst overcoming whatever life throws at them along the way!) Senior scouts build upon their skills and hobbies they developed in scouts and often have opportunities such as camping, climbing, exploring, competing, cycling, canoeing and cooking as well as much, much more.

Senior Scouts work extremely hard and have plenty of enjoyment making their way through a number of awards including the Bushman's Badge and the Venture Badge to gain their St Georges Award. Alongside this there are a great number of proficiency badges including the Rock climber, Electrician and Hiker. Senior scouts also offer opportunities to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

Scouts

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Scouts

Officially starting in 1908, Scouting has formed in most countries across the world. Scouting is as relevant today as it ever has been...

The Scout section has been developed for young people (aged 10½ to 15). Boys & girls typically come to the Troop from Wolf Cubs or join at 11 and progress through Scouts until they are 15 years old – when they join Senior Scouts.

A Scout takes part in a variety of events and activities during their Scouting career & progress through a series of badges that show ability and skill whilst developing self confidence.

The aim of badge work is to show the Scout’s achievement through challenge, recognition of skills outside of Scouting & activities run within regular weekly meetings; & develop new skills to equip him or her for life. The badge scheme also runs in parallel to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, so Scouts can access their Bronze, Silver & Gold Awards as part of the B-PSA.

An important part of Scouting is giving the Scout the opportunities to consider their own attitude toward others & themselves. Scouting is about teamwork, adventure & friendship.

A significant part of the Scout programme revolves around the great outdoors; using skills learned to enjoy camping, hiking, survival and cooking.

Scouting also provides those who attend with the opportunity to take part in an array of adventurous activities, from climbing & abseiling to kayaking & canoeing. Many Troops travel to international camps (Jamborees) & enjoy camping in the backwoods.

Wolf Cubs

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In 1916, Lord Baden-Powell set up Wolf Cubs for the younger brothers of the Scouts who were desperate to join in the fun. Wolf Cubs are based around ‘Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book’. Where a young boy brought up by a Wolf pack has to learn to develop to be a self sufficient man. Leaders take their names from the Jungle Book story.

Wolf Cubs continue to this day for the 8-10 age group. The ‘Pack’ meets weekly usually for one and half or two hours. Packs tend to have a number of Sixes distinguished from each other by colour patches on their upper left sleeve. Sixes are made up of; in the main; six wolf cubs with one (called a Sixer) responsible for his/her Six ensuring the younger and less experienced Wolf Cubs are looked after during the Pack activities.

Team Games are played to develop knowledge about Scouting in a creative way – all by having fun. The Wolf Cubs programme is developed so that in the two years as being part of the Pack the Wolf Cub will achieve his/her 1st and 2nd Stars which will see him/her learn about the Country Code, their countries flag, the Saints – even how to cook breakfast and polish a pair of school shoes. There are many badges to achieve in Wolf Cubs. Some will be planned into the meetings activities and some can be done at home or may well be achieved if they have other interests.

Out and about exploring their local surroundings and learning about their local community is also part of the program. They will learn and understand in more depth about their local public and community services and often get hands on demonstrations from those professionals who take time out to tell them about their roles in the community.
Usually Wolf Cub Camp is the first experience any young person gets of camping (without Mum or Dad) with friends. They learn how to look after themselves (personal hygiene) and their belongings and help each other. Camp activities are well planned and supervised by the leaders to ensure the Wolf Cups are kept busy, active, happy and having bags of fun

Modern day Wolf Cubs includes girls & boys as part of an integrated approach. The Wolf Cubs are encouraged through the training program to become better citizens, work together in team activities, explore their environment& help each other to succeed. A successful Wolf Cub BEAMS:

Be Prepared - A healthy, active & alert mind

Enjoy Life - A happy approach to everything you do

Achieve More - An opportunity to expand personal goals

Make a Difference - A chance to help & support others

Stay Safe - An understanding of the world in which we live

As a Wolf Cub progresses through their 3-4 years in the section, they start to experience camping under canvas & take part in activities & events that give them a taste of what scouting will be like when they finally move up.

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Robert Baden-Powell,
Founder of the World Scout Movement,
Chief Scout

February 22nd marks the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell the founder of the Scout Movement. Coincidentally, B-P (born in 1857) and his wife Olave Baden-Powell (born in 1889), shared the same birthday.

Nearly all National Scout Associations throughout the world, celebrate this day as « Founder's Day ». It is considered a special day, as well as an opportunity to learn more about BP's life and his work. His Writings remain inspiring to many and incredibly on phase with our times. UT of the World

Introduction Of A Scout

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Promise&law
"All members of the Scout Movement are required to adhere to a Scout Promise and a Law reflecting, in language appropriate to the culture and civilization of each National Scout Organization and approved by the World Organization, the principles of Duty to God, Duty to others and Duty to self, and inspired by the Promise and Law conceived by the Founder of the Scout Movement in the following terms"

Scouting recognized that volunteers play an essential role in the Movement and National Scout Organisations are encouraged to value this important resource. For NS Os to grow and offer better Scouting to more young people, they need to attract and retain a sufficient quantity of motivated and effective leaders and maintain their motivation and effectiveness throughout their time in the association.

In recent years many NSOs have invested time and resources in identifying the trends in volunteering in their country; clearly identifying the volunteers that are needed in their NSO and developing strategies and plans to recruit and retain volunteers. Building on these ideas tools and resources to support volunteering have been developed.