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SCOUTING IN NORWAY
NORWEGIAN GUIDE AND SCOUT ASSOCIATION
In Norway there are two associations: KFUK (Y.W.C.A.), and NSF, which is the biggest. NSF (Norwgian Scout Association) include both sexes. NSF is member of both WOSM and WAGGGS. The country is divided in geographical districts, which are containing scout groups.
Scouting was founded in 1911 and recognition by the World Bureau in 1922. Norway was a founding member of the World Bureau. There are about 30,000 registered members in all sections.
The association is open to all boys and girls of all races, religions and nationalities. The program is based on four areas of activities arranged according to various degrees of difficulty and giving the Scouts and Guides to choose freely. The areas are friendship, outdoor life, practical knowledge and quality of life.
Sea Scouting is very popular. Many groups own their own boats and follow programs based on life on the sea. Scouts inland, participate in canoeing and were among the pioneers in bringing kayaking to Norway.
The program during the winter is based on snow activities. Skiing and camping in snow caves are among the popular activities.
Scouts and Guides who are handicapped are included in local groups whenever possible.
During the fall each year, a campaign is launched to earn money doing odd jobs. Money earned from these projects are used to financially assist developing Scout Associations. Norwegian Scouts have assisted their brother and sister Scouts in Tanzania, El Salvador, Brazil and Egypt.
PROGRAM SECTIONS:
Flokk / Cubs- ages 7 to 11
Scouts- ages 11 to 16
Rovers- ages 16 to 20
The troop is divided into patrols with 5-8 scouts.
SCOUT MOTTO:
Alltid Beredt……….
Always prepared"
SCOUT OATH:
I tro pa Guds hjelp lover jeg a tjene Gud og mitt land, hjelpe andre og alltid leve etter Spiderloven.
In the belief of God's help, I promise to serve God and my country, help others and always live by the Scout Law.
SCOUT LAW:
En Speider er aapen for Gud og hans ord.
En Speider kjenner ansvar for seg selv og andre.
En Speider er hjelpsom og hensynsfull.
En Speider er en god venn.
En Speider er aerlig og paalitelig.
En Speider kjenner naturen og verner om den.
En Speider tenker og handler sel vstendig og proever aa forsta aa andre.
En Speider gjoer sitt beste I motgang og vansker.
En Speider er noeysom og proever aa klare seg selv.
En Speider arbeider for fred og forstaaelse mellom mennesker.
A Scout is open for God and his word.
A Scout takes responsibility for himself and others.
A Scout is helpful and considerate.
A Scout is a good friend.
A Scout is honest and reliable.
A Scout knows nature and protects it.
A Scout thinks and acts independent, he also tries to understand others.
A Scout does his best in resistance and difficulties.
A Scout is understanding and tries to manage alone.
A Scout works for peace and understanding between people.
If you have any new or additional information, please send it to me at:
This information was obtained from WOSM reports and Norwegian Scout groups' websites. A special thanks to Marte Faeroe, a Norwegian Brownie leader and Ranger, who translated the Scout Oath, Scout Law and Scout Motto from Norwegian to English.
Last updated on October 6, 1999