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SCOUTING IN EGYPT
THE EGYPTIAN SCOUT AND GUIDE FEDERATION
The Egyptian Scout and Guide Federation includes four associations. They are: Air Scouts, Sea Scouts, Boy Scouts and Girl Guides.
The first Scout group was founded in Alexandria. Scouting was brought to Egypt by the British during their occupation.
Most Scout troops are associated with schools, clubs, mosques and churches. Rover units are associated with high schools and universities. Egyptian Scouts play an important role in community service. They are involved in projects of desert reclamation, work camps, blood drives, medical care and other projects.
Scouts are offered vocational training and the skills needed to help develop communities. Scouts learn the importance of planting trees where firewood is scarce, building energy efficient stoves and making good use of their skills of carpentry, electricity and plumbing.
Scout Oath :
On my honor, I will do my best to do what I have to do towards God and then my country, to help people in all circumstances and to obey the Scout Law.
Program Sections:
Cubs- ages 7 to 11
Scouts- ages 11 to 14
Seniors- ages 14 to 17
Rovers- ages 17 to 23
All sections are male only.
Motto:
Kun musta’idan
Be Prepared
Scout Law:
A Scout is honest
A Scout is faithful
A Scout is helpful
A Scout is friendly
A Scout is well behaved
A Scout is kind
A Scout is obedient
A Scout cheerful
A Scout is economic
A Scout is clean
A Scout is brave
INFORMATION FOR THIS ARTICLE WAS PROVIDED BY HAZEM M. LASHIN, EGYPTIAN SCOUT.
If you have additional information on Scouting in Egypt, please send it to me at:
Last updated on 1/12/98