The Union of Guides and Scouts (BdP; Bund der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder) is the largest interreligious, co-educational Scout

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....

 association in Germany

Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...

, one of the three component members of the Ring deutscher Pfadfinderverbände

Ring deutscher Pfadfinderverbände

The Ring deutscher Pfadfinderverbände is the German national Scouting organization within the World Organization of the Scout Movement...

 and of the Ring Deutscher Pfadfinderinnenverbände

Ring Deutscher Pfadfinderinnenverbände

The Ring Deutscher Pfadfinderinnenverbände is the German national Guiding organization within the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts...

. Founded in 1976, the association serves about 32,000 members.

Sections

The association is divided in three sections according to age;

• Wölflinge (Cub Scout
  Cub Scout
  A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
  
  s) - ages 7 to 11
• Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (Guides and Scouts
  Boy Scout
  A Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
  
  ) - ages 12 to 16
• Ranger und Rover (Ranger Guides and Rover Scouts) - ages 16 to 25
• Erwachsene (adults) - ages 25 and older.

Scout and Guide Promise

Scout Promise

Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...

 

Ich will, im Vertrauen auf Gottes Hilfe,
nach den Regeln der Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder
mit Euch leben.

With confidence in God's help,

I promise to live with you

in accordance with the Guide and Scout Law.

Guide and Scout Law

Scout Law

Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law...

• Ich will hilfsbereit und rücksichtsvoll sein.
  I will be helpful and considerate.
• Ich will den Anderen achten.
  I will be respectful.
• Ich will zur Freundschaft aller Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder beitragen.
  I will be a friend to all Guides and Scouts.
• Ich will aufrichtig und zuverlässig sein.
  I will be honest and trustworthy.
• Ich will kritisch sein und Verantwortung übernehmen.
  I will use my own judgement and assume responsibilities.
• Ich will Schwierigkeiten nicht ausweichen.
  I will not avoid difficulties.
• Ich will die Natur kennenlernen und helfen, sie zu erhalten.
  I will acquaint myself with nature and help to conserve it.
• Ich will mich beherrschen.
  I will become master of myself.
• Ich will dem Frieden dienen und mich für die Gemeinschaft einsetzen, in der ich lebe.
  I will serve peace and the community I live in.

External links

• Official website