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SCOUTING IN FAROE ISLANDS

KFUM SKOTARNIR I FOROYUM

YMCA SCOUTS OF THE FAROE ISLANDS

FOROYA SKOTASAMBAND

FAROES SCOUT ASSOCIATION

In the Faroe Islands, there are 4 Scout Associations. They work under the same basic rules, but they do have their own specialties.
The organization was founded in 1926. There are 4 Scout groups in the country. The groups are not connected to any religious organizations and have both girls and boys as members. The uniform is a yellow shirt. There are just under 300 members.

THE SALVATION ARMY SCOUTS

The FH-Scouts were founded in 1939. There is only one small group in the country. The group is connected to the Salvation Army. There are only girl members. The uniform is a gray shirt. In 1994, there were 24 members throughout the country.

THE FAROESE YWCA SCOUTS

The Girl Scouts were founded in 1928. There are 6 groups in the country. The gfroups are connected to the Lutheran Church. In most places, there are only female members. The uniform is a green shirt. In 1994, there were 269 members.

THE FAROESE YMCA SCOUTS

The Boy Scouts were founded in 1939. There are 14 groups in the country. The organization is connected to the Lutheran Church. The uniform is a green shirt and members are both male and female. In 1994, there were 998 members in the country.

Program Sections:

 Cubs- ages 8 to 11

 Scouts- ages 11 to 16

 Venturers- ages 16 to 18

 Rovers- ages 18 and older

All sections are for both boys and girls

Scout Oath:

I promise to do my best to listen to God's words, keep the Scout Law and everyday, do something to make others happy.

Scout Law:

 A Scout listens to Gods words

 A Scout is thoughtful and helpful

 A Scout respects other people

 A Scout cares and protects nature

 A Scout is trustworthy

 A Scout takes responsibility at home, church and community

 A Scout forms his/her own opinions

 Motto:

Vaer beredt……….Be prepared

THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS SCOUTING HOME PAGE.

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Last updated on 5/3/98