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SCOUTING IN JAMAICA
Scouting was founded in Jamaica in 1910. Jamaica was recognized by the World Bureau in 1963. There are 4,133 registered Scouts in 1998.
Community service is a major part of Jamaican Scouting. There are camps held for disadvantaged youngsters, literacy campaigns, cleanups, tree planting and relief work during natural disasters.
Program Sections:
Cubs- ages 8 to 11
Scouts- ages 11 to 15
Venturers- ages 15 to 17
Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best, to love and serve God, my country and the Queen, to help people and to obey the Scout Law.
Scout Law:
A Scout is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is friendly and considerate
A Scout is a brother to all Scouts
A Scout makes good use of his time
A Scout is careful of his possessions and all properties
A Scout has courage in all difficulties
A Scout has respect for himself and for others
A Scout obeys the orders of those in authority
A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed
Last updated on February 12, 1998