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SCOUTING NEW ZEALAND
SCOUTING NEW ZEALAND
Scouting in New Zealand began in 1908 shortly after the birth of Scouting in England, It spread rapidly throughout the country. In 1909, the first Sea Scouting units were founded followed by Cub Scouts in 1916 and the Rover section in 1918.
New Zealand was recognized by the World Bureau (WOSM) in 1953.
In 1963, the Venturer Scout section was introduced.
In 1976, the first females became members of the Venturer section, on a trial basis. Because of the great success, in 1979, females were formally admitted and the Venturer section became co-ed. In 1987, girls were formally admitted into the Scout section. This was followed by girls being admitted into the Kea and Cub sections in 1989.
Membership in 1998 was 33,673 registered in all sections.
The Scout Association is very internationally minded. They participate in many Pacific Region and World Scout Camps and Jamborees.
There is a strong emphasis on conservation of natural resources.
Scouts frequently help in natural disasters such as sand bagging rivers during flooding.
Program Sections:
Keas- ages 6 and 7
Cubs- ages 8 to 11
Scouts- ages 11 to 16
Venturers- ages 15 to 19
Rovers- ages 18 to 30
all sections are for boys and girls
Scout Motto:
Be Prepared
Scout Oath:
On my honour I promise to do my best,
To do my duty to God, to the Queen and my country,
To help other people and to live by the Scout Law.
Cub Promise:
I promise to do my best
To do my duty to my God, to the Queen and my country
To help other people and to live by the Cub Law
Kea Scout Promise:
I will try to share my fun and help others.
Scout Law:
A Scout is loyal and trustworthy
A Scout is considerate and tolerant
A Scout is a friend to all
A Scout accepts challenges with courage
A Scout uses resources wisely
A Scout respects the enviornment
A Scout has self rspect and is sincere
This information was obtained from WOSM reports and the New Zealand Scout Association. Promise, Oath and Law provided by Sue Kebblewhite.
If you have additional information, please send it to me at:
Last updated on October 5, 1999