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World Scouting Overview

Scouting is a worldwide movement that brings young people together through shared experiences, practical learning, and service to others. It encourages curiosity, responsibility, and teamwork, shaping individuals who contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Since 1907, more than 500 million people have participated in Scouting, gaining skills that stay with them for life. Today, the movement spans 176 countries, with over 57 million Scouts and volunteers actively engaged in more than a million local Scout groups. Across different cultures and landscapes, Scouting continues to provide young people with opportunities to grow, lead, and take action where it matters most.

“The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens, and as members of their local, national and international communities.”

According to the World Scouting Constitution

Learn the Basics of Scouting

  1. A Scout’s honor is to be trusted.
  2. A Scout is loyal.
  3. A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
  4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout.
  5. A Scout is courteous.
  6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
  7. A Scout obeys orders.
  8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
  9. A Scout is thrifty.
  10. A Scout is clean in thought, word, and deed.
  1. Le Scout dit la vérité et n'a qu'une parole.
  2. Le Scout est loyal et respecte les convictions des autres.
  3. Le Scout se rend utile dans son milieu de vie et sait partager.
  4. Le Scout est fraternel, travaille en équipe et offre son amitié.
  5. Le Scout est accueillant et combat l'injustice.
  6. Le Scout protège l'environnement et respecte la vie : œuvres de Dieu.
  7. Le Scout a le sens de la discipline et ne gaspille pas son temps.
  8. Le Scout a du cran, sait choisir et va jusqu'au bout.
  9. Le Scout vit selon ses moyens, il les améliore et respecte les biens d'autrui.
  10. Le Scout est pur dans son esprit et dans son corps, il sème la joie.

[English Version - BSA]
On my honor, I will do my best
To do my duty to God and my country,
And to obey the Scout Law;
To help other people at all times;
To keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.

[Version Française - ANSH]
"Sur mon honneur et avec la grâce de Dieu, je m'engage :
à servir de mon mieux Dieu, l'Église et la Patrie ;
à aider mon prochain en toutes circonstances ;
et à observer la Loi scoute."

Seigneur Jésus, apprenez-moi
à être généreux,
à vous servir comme vous le méritez,
à donner sans compter,
à combattre sans souci des blessures,
à travailler sans chercher le repos,
à me dépenser sans attendre d'autre récompense que celle de savoir que je fais votre sainte volonté.

 

 

 

 

The Scout Method

Besides the basics of scouting, understanding the movement requires an understanding of its unique educative methodology. The Scout Method is a system of education used by the Scout Movement to help young people develop into responsible, active citizens. It is based on progressive self-education, where young people learn through their own experiences in a supportive environment. According to the World Scout Organization, “It is defined as a system of progressive self-education. It is one method based on the interaction of equally important elements that work together as a cohesive system, and the implementation of these elements in a combined and balanced manner is what makes Scouting unique.” 

A personal voluntary commitment to a set of shared values, which is the foundation of everything a Scout does and a Scout wants to be. The Promise and Law are central to the Scout Method.

The use of practical actions (real life experiences) and reflection(s) to facilitate ongoing learning and development.

A progressive learning journey focused on motivating and challenging an individual to continually develop, through a wide variety of learning opportunities.

The use of small teams as a way to participate in
collaborative learning, with the aim of developing effective team work, inter-personal skills, leadership as well as building a sense of responsibility and belonging.

Adults facilitating and supporting young people to create learning opportunities and through a culture of partnership to turn these opportunities into meaningful experiences.

A unifying structure of themes and symbols to facilitate learning and the development of a unique identity as a Scout.

Learning opportunities in the outdoors which encourage a better understanding of and a relationship with the wider environment.

Active exploration and commitment to communities and the wider world, fostering greater appreciation and understanding between people.

[World Scout Bureau Inc.]