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SCOUTING IN COSTA RICA

 ASOCIACION DE GUIAS Y SCOUTS DE COSTA RICA

ASSOCIATION OF GUIDES AND SCOUTS OF COSTA RICA

Scouting was officially founded in 1915 and membership in the World Bureau (WOSM) came in 1925.

An interesting aspect of Scouting in Costa Rica is a University course on Scouting. This course is mandatory for all future teachers. The course highlights the educational value of Scouting.

Scouting in Costa Rica has an emphasis on community service, rural Scouting and nature conservation projects.

Membership in 1998 was 5,688 registered boys and girls in all sections.

 Sections:

Lobatos (Cubs)- ages 7 to 11

Scouts- ages 11 to 15

Tsuri /Senior Scouts- ages 15 to 17

Rovers- ages 18 to 21

Motto:

Siempre listos para servir Always ready to serve

Scout Oath:

Por mi honor y con la ayuda de Dios, prometo hacer siempre lo posible para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Guida y Scout.

Scout Law:

 El Scout es honorable

 El Scout es leal

 El Scout es servicial

 El Scout es amigable

 El Scout es cortes

 El Scout es bondadoso

 El Scout es obediente

 El Scout es alegr

 El Scout es trabajador

 El Scout es limpio

If you have additional information, please send it to me at:

n2zgu_g@pipeline.com

Information was obtained from WOSM publications and reports.

LAST UPDATED ON 2/28/99