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SCOUTING IN COLOMBIA
ASOCIACION DE SCOUTS DE COLOMBIA
SCOUT ASSOCIATION OF COLOMBIA
Scouting first appeared in Columbia in 1913. It was introduced by Miguel Jimenez, who was living in England at the time. He returned to Colombia and brought Scouting back with him.
In 1933, Colombia was accepted into the World Organization (WOSM).
Outdoor activities and community service are important parts of the Scout program in Colombia. Scouts participate in National festivals and holidays. They help in sports events, disaster relief and first aid situations. There is also a strong emphasis on conservation and ecology.
Membership at the end of 1998 was 20,973 registered members in all sections.
Sections:
Manada (Cub Scouts)- 7 to 11
Tropa (Scouts)- 11 to 16
Clan (Rovers)- 16 to 18
All sections are both male and female.
Motto:
Siempre Listo
Always Prepared.
Scout Oath:
Por mi honor y con la gracia de Dios, yo prometo hacer todo cuanto de mi dependa para, complir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, alludar a mi projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.
By my honor and with the grace of God, I promise to do my best for those that depend on me, to fulfill my duties to God and to my mother country, to help my fellowman in all circumstances and to obey the Scout Law faithfully.
Scout Law:
A Scout bases his honor on being worthy of trust
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is useful and helps others without looking for compensation
A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout without distincion of creed, race or social class
A Scout is courteous and noble
A Scout sees in nature the work of God and cares for it
A Scout is obedient
A Scout is cheerful and happy
A Scout is thrifty and careful of other people's possessions
A Scout is clean and healthy in thought, word and actions
Scout HQ Web page address:
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This information was obtained from the Scouts de Colombia web page and WOSM reports. Oath and Law translated by Saul Dario Restrepo, Colombia.
Last updated on November 8, 1999