Scouts of Namibia

Program

Program sections

The association is divided in three sections:

• Cub Scout - ages 7 to 12
• Scouts - ages 12 to 18
• Rovers - ages 18 to 26 The Rover section was introduced in 2006.

Scout Promise

On my honour I promise that I will do my best:

To do my duty to God, and my Country;

To help other people at all times;

To obey the Scout Law.

Scout Law

1. A Scout's honour is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend of nature.
7. A Scout is obedient.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.

Emblem

The membership badge of the Scouts of Namibia incorporates the national colours of the flag of Namibia, using the same basic pattern as the historic membership badge used by the South West Africa Division, which was part of the Boy Scouts of South Africa until 1990.

References

References

1. "Triennal review: Census as at 1 December 2010". World Organization of the Scout Movement.
2. "Principles". Scouts of Namibia.
3. "Rover Section is created in Namibia". [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]].