Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile
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The Association of Guides and Scouts of Chile
- Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile (AGSCH) was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Asociación de Scouts de Chile (ASCH) and the Asociación de Guías de Chile (AGCH).
Association of Chile was founded in 1935. After a long process, the two national associations, the Chilean Scout Association and the Catholic
Scout Federation merged in 1978 to form the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile.
The Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile hosted the 19th World Jamboree at Picarquín in December 1999. This was the first World Jamboree in South America
. Scouts de Chile hosted about 30,000 Scouts with 1,343 Chilean staff and 5,625 Chilean Scouts participating.
There is also a project in the poorer sections of Santiago
. Several Scout groups have been formed for very poor children, giving them a meal a day and helping them to learn Scouting skills
that will lead them to improve their living conditions. Programs have been established for disabled children. Scouts help with disaster relief. After one earthquake
, Scouts took charge of shelters caring for thousands of victims.
/Brownies
) - ages 7 to 11
A Lobatos group is named Manada ("Pack")
A Golondrinas group is named Bandada ("Flock")
/Guides) - ages 11 to 15
A Scouts group is named Tropa ("Troop")
A Guides group is named Compañía ("Company")
Troops and Companies are divided on work teams, of 8 persons, named Patrullas ("Patrols"), led by a Guía de Patrulla ("Patrol Guide").
On this section, boys and girls can achieve some Especialidades ("Specialities"), that are a synonymum for Merit Badges
.
A Pioneros group is named Avanzada ("Advanced")
This groups are subdivided on Comunidades ("Communities"), led by a Coordinador ("Coordinator").
A Caminantes group is named Clan
This groups are subdivided on Equipos ("Teams"), led by a Vocero ("Spokesperson").
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
- Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile (AGSCH) was formed in 1978 by the amalgamation of the Asociación de Scouts de Chile (ASCH) and the Asociación de Guías de Chile (AGCH).
History
In 1909, the second Scout Association in the world was founded in Chile. It was inspired by the direct influence of Robert Baden-Powell who visited the country that same year. The founder of the Chilean Scouting movement was Alcibíades Vicencio. The Girl GuideGirl Guides
A Guide, Girl Guide or Girl Scout is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is between the ages of 10 and 14. Age limits are different in each organisation. It is the female-centred equivalent of the Scouts. The term Girl Scout is used in the United States and several East Asian...
Association of Chile was founded in 1935. After a long process, the two national associations, the Chilean Scout Association and the Catholic
Catholic
The word catholic comes from the Greek phrase , meaning "on the whole," "according to the whole" or "in general", and is a combination of the Greek words meaning "about" and meaning "whole"...
Scout Federation merged in 1978 to form the Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile.
The Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile hosted the 19th World Jamboree at Picarquín in December 1999. This was the first World Jamboree in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
. Scouts de Chile hosted about 30,000 Scouts with 1,343 Chilean staff and 5,625 Chilean Scouts participating.
Program
Scouting in Chile has been a forerunner in social projects. The Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Chile have a center in the south, where they are involved in assisting poor children by providing meals, clothes and help with schooling. The ultimate goal of this project is to improve the conditions to the point where the children will be able to return home.There is also a project in the poorer sections of Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
. Several Scout groups have been formed for very poor children, giving them a meal a day and helping them to learn Scouting skills
Scoutcraft
Scoutcraft is a term used to cover a variety of woodcraft knowledge and skills required by people seeking to venture into wild country and sustain themselves independently. The term has been adopted by Scouting organizations to reflect skills and knowledge which are felt to be a core part of the...
that will lead them to improve their living conditions. Programs have been established for disabled children. Scouts help with disaster relief. After one earthquake
Earthquake
An earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
, Scouts took charge of shelters caring for thousands of victims.
Sections
Lobato/Golondrina
(CubsCub Scout
A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
/Brownies
Brownies (Girl Guides)
A Brownie is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations for girls from their seventh birthday to their tenth birthday. Exact age limits are slightly different in each organisation.-History:...
) - ages 7 to 11
- Motto: "Siempre Mejor" (Always Better)
A Lobatos group is named Manada ("Pack")
A Golondrinas group is named Bandada ("Flock")
Scout/Guía
(ScoutsBoy Scout
A Scout is a boy or a girl, usually 11 to 18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section...
/Guides) - ages 11 to 15
- Motto: "Siempre Listo" (Always Ready)
A Scouts group is named Tropa ("Troop")
A Guides group is named Compañía ("Company")
Troops and Companies are divided on work teams, of 8 persons, named Patrullas ("Patrols"), led by a Guía de Patrulla ("Patrol Guide").
On this section, boys and girls can achieve some Especialidades ("Specialities"), that are a synonymum for Merit Badges
Merit badge (Boy Scouts of America)
Merit badges are awards earned by youth members of the Boy Scouts of America , based on activities within an area of study by completing a list of periodically updated requirements. The purpose of the merit badge program is to allow Scouts to examine subjects to determine if they would like to...
.
Pioneros
- Pionero (Pioneers) [ages 15 to 17]
- Motto: "Siempre Adelante"
A Pioneros group is named Avanzada ("Advanced")
This groups are subdivided on Comunidades ("Communities"), led by a Coordinador ("Coordinator").
Caminantes
- Caminante (Rovers) [ages 17 to 20]
- Motto: "A servir" (To Serve)
A Caminantes group is named Clan
This groups are subdivided on Equipos ("Teams"), led by a Vocero ("Spokesperson").
Lobatos/Golondrinas
The Lobato/Golondrina:- Knows and takes care of his/her body
- Tries to solve his/her problems
- Is joyful and tells the truth
- Knows how to listen, and says what he/she feels
- Is friendly and helps the others
- Learns how to know God
Scouts/Guías/Pioneros/Caminantes
The Scout/Guía/Pionero/Caminante:- Is trustworthy
- Is loyal
- Serves, never expecting a reward
- Shares with everyone
- Is joyful and cordial
- Loves nature, and in nature discovers God
- Knows how to obey, and does nothing only half-way
- Is optimistic
- Takes care of things because he/she values work
- Is pure, in thought, speech and work
- always kind
Scouting in Easter Island
- Scouting also exists on Easter IslandEaster IslandEaster Island is a Polynesian island in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, at the southeasternmost point of the Polynesian triangle. A special territory of Chile that was annexed in 1888, Easter Island is famous for its 887 extant monumental statues, called moai, created by the early Rapanui people...
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International Scout units in Chile
- In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in SantiagoSantiago, ChileSantiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of AmericaThe Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
, which supports units around the world, as well as Girl Scouts of the USAGirl Scouts of the USAThe Girl Scouts of the United States of America is a youth organization for girls in the United States and American girls living abroad. It describes itself as "the world's preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls". It was founded by Juliette Gordon Low in 1912 and was organized after Low...
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