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SCOUTING IN THE BAHAMAS

SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE BAHAMAS

Scouting was brought to the Bahamas by the British and was officially founded in 1913. They became members of the World Organization (WOSM) in 1974.

The country consists of 700 islands but only 29 are inhabited. There are 1,644 registered members as of 1998.

The Scout program receives considerable public support from the community and recognition from the government.

Scouts are involved in conservation of endangered species of fish. Sea Scouting is an important element of Scouting in the Bahamas.

The program emphasis is on developing the consciousness of youth towards education and participation in the community, as well as the values of the family.

Program Sections:

Cub Scouts- 7 to 11

Scouts- 12 to 15

Rovers- 16 to 20

Scout Motto :

Be Prepared

Scout Oath:

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 and to obey the Scout Law.

Scout Law:

A Scout's honour is to be trusted

A Scout is loyal

A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others

A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout

A Scout is courteous

A Scout is a friend to animals

A Scout obeys orders of his parents, patrol leaders or Scoutmaster without question

A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties

A Scout is thrifty

A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed

IF YOU CAN PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SCOUTING IN THE BAHAMAS, PLEASE E-MAIL THE INFORMATION TO ME AT:

n2zgu_g@pipeline.com

This information was provided by the Scout Association of the Bahamas and WOSM.

Last updated on 2/22/99.