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Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador

National Scouting organization of El Salvador


National Scouting organization of El Salvador

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nameAsociación de Scouts de El Salvador
imageAsociación de Scouts de El Salvador.png
headquartersCasa Scout San Salvador
locationAv. Baden Powell 281, San Salvador
countryEl Salvador
members2,820
chiefscouttitleDirector Nacional
website
affiliationWorld Organization of the Scout Movement
pattern_headbarehead
skintoneM
pattern_bodyshirt short sleeves
color_body0087BD
pattern_legstrousers
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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.

Program and ideals

  • Lobatos/Cubs - ages 7 to 11
  • Scout - ages 11 to 15
  • Caminantes - ages 15 to 17 Founded on May 1, 2003, Caminantes (Walkers) are the newest branch, and try to give vent to the high school-age needs.
  • Rovers-ages 17 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.

References

References

  1. John S. Wilson (1959), Scouting Round the World. First edition, Blandford Press. p. 111, 219
  2. "Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010". World Organization of the Scout Movement.
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