Asociación Scouts de Colombia
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Colombia
has 11,057 Scouts served by the Asociación Scouts de Colombia. Founded in 1917, it was accepted into the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1933. The movement is coeducational, accepting both boys and girls.
Scouting
first appeared in Colombia in 1913, introduced by Miguel Jimenez, who was living in England at the time. He returned to Colombia and brought Scouting back with him.
Outdoor activities and community service are important parts of the Scout program in Colombia. Scouts participate in national festivals and holidays. They help in sports events, disaster relief and first aid situations. There is also a strong emphasis on conservation and ecology.
All sections are coeducational.
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The membership badge of Asociación Scouts de Colombia incorporates a shield featuring the flag of Colombia
.
The Colombian Air Scouts born during the administration of Lieutenant General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla and were then directed by today Captain Alejandro Garcia in 1957; the heads of this group were privileged to study at the school established by the Civil Aviation General Rojas and began a career in commercial aviation, and disappeared for the first time the air scouts.
yo prometo hacer todo cuanto de mi dependa,
para cumplir con mis deberes con Dios y la patria,
ayudar al prójimo en toda circunstancia
y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.
By my honor and with the grace of God,
I promise to do my best
to fulfill my duties to God and to my country,
to help my fellowman in all circumstances
and to faithfully obey the Scout Law.
Colombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
has 11,057 Scouts served by the Asociación Scouts de Colombia. Founded in 1917, it was accepted into the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1933. The movement is coeducational, accepting both boys and girls.
Scouting
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
first appeared in Colombia in 1913, introduced by Miguel Jimenez, who was living in England at the time. He returned to Colombia and brought Scouting back with him.
Outdoor activities and community service are important parts of the Scout program in Colombia. Scouts participate in national festivals and holidays. They help in sports events, disaster relief and first aid situations. There is also a strong emphasis on conservation and ecology.
Program and ideals
- Manada (Lobatos) - ages 7 to 11
- Tropa (Scouts) - ages 11 to 15
- Comuidad (Caminantes) - ages 15 to 18
- Clan (Rover ScoutsRover ScoutsRover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
) - ages 18 to 21
All sections are coeducational.
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The membership badge of Asociación Scouts de Colombia incorporates a shield featuring the flag of Colombia
Flag of Colombia
After Miranda later designed his flag based on this conversation, he happily recalled seeing a fresco by Lazzaro Tavarone in the Palazzo Belimbau in Genoa that depicted Christopher Columbus unfurling a similar-coloured flag in Veragua during his fourth voyage....
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Air Scouts
At present only one Air Scout Group - 'Tigres Del Aire' - is known of in Colombia.The Colombian Air Scouts born during the administration of Lieutenant General Gustavo Rojas Pinilla and were then directed by today Captain Alejandro Garcia in 1957; the heads of this group were privileged to study at the school established by the Civil Aviation General Rojas and began a career in commercial aviation, and disappeared for the first time the air scouts.
Scout Oath
Por mi honor y con la gracia de Dios,yo prometo hacer todo cuanto de mi dependa,
para cumplir con mis deberes con Dios y la patria,
ayudar al prójimo en toda circunstancia
y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.
By my honor and with the grace of God,
I promise to do my best
to fulfill my duties to God and to my country,
to help my fellowman in all circumstances
and to faithfully obey the Scout Law.