Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador
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The Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador (Scout Association of El Salvador) is the national Scouting
organization of El Salvador
. Scouting in El Salvador was founded in 1938 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1940. The association has 2,820 members as of 2011.
The program emphasis is moral values, earth conservation, ecology and community service. The program is continually changed to adapt to the needs of the youth in the country. It has been co-ed since 1981.
Scouts are working to promote peace and have been involved with UNICEF on refugee
projects. They worked with the Red Cross during many disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Founded on May 1, 2003, Caminantes (Walkers) are the newest branch, and try to give vent to the high school-age needs.
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The membership badge of Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador is formed in the shape of a Cross of Saint James, the ends having a shape like a fleur-de-lis
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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....
organization of El Salvador
El Salvador
El Salvador or simply Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America. The country's capital city and largest city is San Salvador; Santa Ana and San Miguel are also important cultural and commercial centers in the country and in all of Central America...
. Scouting in El Salvador was founded in 1938 and became a member of 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 1940. The association has 2,820 members as of 2011.
The program emphasis is moral values, earth conservation, ecology and community service. The program is continually changed to adapt to the needs of the youth in the country. It has been co-ed since 1981.
Scouts are working to promote peace and have been involved with UNICEF on refugee
Refugee
A refugee is a person who outside her country of origin or habitual residence because she has suffered persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or because she is a member of a persecuted 'social group'. Such a person may be referred to as an 'asylum seeker' until...
projects. They worked with the Red Cross during many disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Program and ideals
- Lobatos/Cubs-ages 7 to 11
- Scouts-ages 11 to 15
- Caminantes-ages 15 to between 17 to 18
Founded on May 1, 2003, Caminantes (Walkers) are the newest branch, and try to give vent to the high school-age needs.
- Rovers-ages 18 to 21
The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
The membership badge of Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador is formed in the shape of a Cross of Saint James, the ends having a shape like a fleur-de-lis
Fleur-de-lis
The fleur-de-lis or fleur-de-lys is a stylized lily or iris that is used as a decorative design or symbol. It may be "at one and the same time, political, dynastic, artistic, emblematic, and symbolic", especially in heraldry...
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Scout Oath
Por mi honor prometo, hacer cuanto de me dependa para, cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal con Dios, patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de todo Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, nacionalidad o clase social
- El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios y protégé a los animales y plantas
- El Scout obedece sin replicar y hace las cosas en orden y completas
- El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
- El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio y sano, puro de pensamientos, palabras y acciones