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A YOUTH MOVEMENT

- Scouting proposes activities which young people themselves take part in designing

- Young people learn to live and work together. They are involved in decision -making, accepting responsibility, developing cooperation and leadership.


AN EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT

- Scouting's educational proposal is a long-term process. It seeks to develop behaviour and personalities that benefit the whole of society throughout life.

- It complements school and family life, filling needs not met by either. Scouting develops self-knowledge.



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To form young men and women into responsible citizens.

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The Boys Scouts were started by Lord Baden-Powell in order to teach youth outdoorsmanship, leadership, citizenship and moral values.

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Boy Scouts of America started in 1910. It was founded by Robert-Baden Powell. It is one of the largest youth organizations in the U.S.

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