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SCOUTING IN AUSTRIA
PFADFINDER UND PFADFINDERINNEN OESTERREICHS
SCOUTS AND GUIDES OF AUSTRIA
Scouting is the largest youth organization in Austria. It was founded in 1912 and was one of the founding members of the World Organization (WOSM) in 1922. Scouting ceased to exist in 1938 with the occupation of the Nazis who banned all Scouting activities. In 1946, at the conclusion of the war, Austria was again admitted into the World Organization.
Scouting is co-educational at all section levels in Austria. Scout activities often take an international flavor with many countries being nearby. The natural beauty of the country lends itself to many outdoor activities such as hiking in the Alps, camping, rock climbing and rappelling.
There are annual cooperative projects between Austrian Scouts and Scouts in developing countries.
There are 28,000 registered members in 300 units.
Program Sections:
Woelflinge/ Wichtel (Cub/Brownies)- ages 7 to 10
Spaeher/ Guides (Scout/Guide)- ages 10 to 13
Explorers/Caravelles- ages 13 to 16
Rovers/Rangers- ages 16 to 18
Scout Oath:
Cubs/Brownies:
Ich verspreche so gut ich kann, ein guter Woelflinge/Wichtel zu sein und
Bitte Gott mir dabei zu helfen.
I promise as good as I can, to be a good Cub/Brownie and
Ask God to help with it.
Scouts:
Ich verspreche bei meiner Ehre, dass ich mein bestes tun will,
Gott und meinem Land zu dienen, meinen Mitmenschen zu helfen und nach
Dem Pfadfindergesetz zu leben und bitte Gott, mir dabei zu helfen.
On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and
my country, to help other people and to obey the Scout Law,
and ask God to help with it.
Scout Law:
Der Pfadfinder sucht den Weg zu Grott
Der Pfadfinder ist treu und hilft, wo er/sie kann
Der Pfadfinder achtet alle Menschen
Der Pfadfinder uberlegt, entscheidet sich und handelt danach
Der Pfadfinder lebt einfach
Der Pfadfinder ist frohlich und unverzagt
Der Pfadfinder nutzt seine/ihre Fahigkeiten
Der Pfadfinder fuhrt ein gesundes Leben
A Scout searches his way to God
A Scout is loyal and helpes where he/she can
A Scout respects all other people
A Scout considers, decides and takes action
A Scout lives in a simple way and protects nature
A Scout is happy and cheerful
A Scout uses his/her capabilities
A Scout lives healthy
Motto:
Scouts:
Cub:
So gut ich kann As good as I can.Rover:
Sehen- Verstehen- Handeln To see- To understand- To act.
Information was obtained from The Austrian Scout Association publications, WOSM and Hanns Strouhal. Translation of the Scout Law was provided by Andreas Krennmair.
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Last updated on November 22, 1999