Scouting

:For professional sport scouts, see Scout (sport).

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Scouting is a worldwide youth organization. Its aim is to develop young people physically, spiritually and mentally so that youth may take a constructive place in society. This is achieved through non-formal education with emphasis on practical activities in the outdoors. The Scout Movement was founded in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell, a retired Lt-Gen in the British Army. He was also at that time a senior member of the Boys' Brigade. Currently Scouting and Guiding have over 38 million members in 217 countries and territories.

Related Topics:
Youth organization - 1907 - Robert Baden-Powell - British Army - Boys' Brigade - Guiding

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Note: The S in the word Scout is always uppercase when it refers to Scouting activities.

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