Asociación de Scouts del Perú
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The Asociación de Scouts del Perú (ASP, Scout Association of Peru) is the national Scouting
organization of Peru
. Peruvian Scouting was founded in 1911 and was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1922. It has 4,852 members (as of 2011).
In 1973, Dr. Elias Mendoza H. was awarded the Bronze Wolf
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
Vocational training is provided in a number of fields. There are many community services and Scouts work with the Red Cross in some of their programs. Conservation programs are stressed. Scouts have the opportunity to visit jungle villages and learning about the conservation of nature first hand. Tree planting is done by many groups. Scouts work to restore and maintain ancient Inca sites such as Machu Picchu
and Cuzco
. A number of Scout projects deal with increasing food production and improving nutrition in communities.
The Scout emblem features a stylized Inti
, the Andean sun-god.
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
organization of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
. Peruvian Scouting was founded in 1911 and was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
in 1922. It has 4,852 members (as of 2011).
In 1973, Dr. Elias Mendoza H. was awarded the Bronze Wolf
Bronze Wolf
The Bronze Wolf Award is bestowed by the World Scout Committee to acknowledge "outstanding service by an individual to the World Scout Movement"...
, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
World Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
Vocational training is provided in a number of fields. There are many community services and Scouts work with the Red Cross in some of their programs. Conservation programs are stressed. Scouts have the opportunity to visit jungle villages and learning about the conservation of nature first hand. Tree planting is done by many groups. Scouts work to restore and maintain ancient Inca sites such as Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian 15th-century Inca site located above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for...
and Cuzco
Cusco
Cusco , often spelled Cuzco , is a city in southeastern Peru, near the Urubamba Valley of the Andes mountain range. It is the capital of the Cusco Region as well as the Cuzco Province. In 2007, the city had a population of 358,935 which was triple the figure of 20 years ago...
. A number of Scout projects deal with increasing food production and improving nutrition in communities.
The Scout emblem features a stylized Inti
Inti
According to the Inca mythology, Inti is the sun god, as well a patron deity of the Inca Empire. His exact origin is not known. The most common story says he is the son of Viracocha, the god of civilization.- Worship :...
, the Andean sun-god.
Program sections
- Lobatos/Cubs-ages 8 to 11
- Scouts-ages 11 to 14
- Caminantes/Venturing-ages 14 to 17
- Rovers-ages 18 to 21
Scout Oath
Por mi honor prometo hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios, patria y padres. Ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la ley Scout.Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensas
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de cualquier Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, clase social o nacionalidad
- El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, cuida y proteje a los animales y las plantas
- El Scout obedece sin réplica y no hace nada a medias
- El Scout sonrie y canta ante sus dificultades
- El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio y sano, puro de pensamientos, palabras y acciones