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Scout Promise
Since the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...
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Founders' Days
Worldwide in nearly all Scout associations, Founders' Day is celebrated on February 22, the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-PowellRobert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell
Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, Bt, OM, GCMG, GCVO, KCB , also known as B-P or Lord Baden-Powell, was a lieutenant-general in the British Army, writer, and founder of the Scout Movement....
(born in 1857), the founder of Scouting
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....
, and coincidentally also of his wife Olave Baden-Powell
Olave Baden-Powell
Olave St Clair Baden-Powell, Baroness Baden-Powell, GBE was born Olave St Clair Soames in Chesterfield, England...
(born in 1889).
Individual associations also celebrate their own founding on other dates, although these are generally restricted to "major" anniversaries, such as a decennial. Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA
The 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...
celebrate Founders Day on October 31, the birthday of Juliette Low.
World Thinking Day
Thinking Day is celebrated on February 22.The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
(WAGGGS) chose the date as it was the birthday of Scouting and Guiding founder Robert Baden-Powell and of Olave Baden-Powell. It is thus celebrated by Girl Guides and Girl Scouts associations. SAGNOs (those associations which are part simultaneously of WAGGGS and WOSM
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...
) usually take part in it. It is also celebrated by some boy-oriented scout associations belonging to WOSM (i.e. Greece, where it is called Imera Skepseos),
Saint George's Day
Saint GeorgeSaint George
Saint George was, according to tradition, a Roman soldier from Syria Palaestina and a priest in the Guard of Diocletian, who is venerated as a Christian martyr. In hagiography Saint George is one of the most venerated saints in the Catholic , Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and the Oriental Orthodox...
is the patron saint of Scouting. The nearest Sunday to April 23 is observed as a celebration in some countries, for example, the United Kingdom and Spain.
Until recently in the UK, Scouting Districts would celebrate the day with a parade of the groups and sections to a church where a service is held where the Scouts re-affirm the Scout Promise.
However, it is becoming more difficult to encourage participation by the youth membership, so many Districts forego the parade and church service in place of a more family oriented day. The focus of the day is still the affirmation of the Promise by all members.
Windsor and Queen Scouts
Each St. George's Day is also marked by a service in St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it...
, which is open to all recipients of the Queen's Scout Award
Queen's Scout
The Queen's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. It is awarded in realms of the Commonwealth, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand where the Scouts operate under the ceremonial leadership of the monarch.The...
in the previous year.
Scout Sunday or Scout Sabbath (Boy Scouts of America)
The Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy Scouts of America
The 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...
have designated the Sunday preceding February 8, or February 8 if it is a Sunday, as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath. The United Methodist Church
United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church is a Methodist Christian denomination which is both mainline Protestant and evangelical. Founded in 1968 by the union of The Methodist Church and the Evangelical United Brethren Church, the UMC traces its roots back to the revival movement of John and Charles Wesley...
and the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Presbyterian Church (USA)
The Presbyterian Church , or PC, is a mainline Protestant Christian denomination in the United States. Part of the Reformed tradition, it is the largest Presbyterian denomination in the U.S...
celebrate Scout Sunday on the second Sunday of February as not to conflict with Transfiguration Sunday.
The day is meant to mark the founding of the Scouts in the United States. Observation varies by unit and locale. Scouts go to their places of worship in uniform and help with the service.
In the United States, Scouting has been used by churches, synagogues, and many other religious organizations as part of their youth ministries. Approximately 50 percent of all Scouting units are chartered to religious groups. These observances offer an opportunity for congregations to honor Scouts and Scouters, as well as to learn more themselves about the value of Scouting as a youth program.
Girl Scout Week (Girl Scouts of the USA)
In the Girl Scouts of the USAGirl Scouts of the USA
The 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...
, the equivalent holiday is Girl Scout Sunday or Girl Scout Sabbath, celebrated in Girl Scout Week the week that includes March 12, the day the first Girl Scout troop was founded by Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low was an American youth leader and the founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA in 1912.-Early life:...
in Savannah, Georgia in 1912.
Scout-Guide Week (Canada)
In Canada both the Guides and the Scouts celebrate Scout-Guide Week which is the week (Sunday-Sunday) in which February 22 falls (not including the first Sunday). It is often used to have joint events between the two groups.Africa Scout Day
Africa Scout Day is a day of celebration for Scouts in Africa and is held annually on March 13. At the 62nd ordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the then OAU, (currently African UnionAfrican Union
The African Union is a union consisting of 54 African states. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established on 9 July 2002, the AU was formed as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity...
) in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia...
in 1995, a resolution was passed that Scouting in Africa must be recognized and as such March 13 would be celebrated as Africa Scout Day.
Dates celebrated by country
| Date | English name | Location/local name | Remarks |
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| January 1 | Scouts' Day | Burma Scouting and Guiding in Burma Today, Burma is one of only five of the world's independent countries that do not have Scouting, however Scouting in Burma had a rich five-decade history... |
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| February 22 | Thinking Day | worldwide (Guides) | Marks shared birthday of Scouting's founders |
| February 22 | Founder's Day | worldwide (Scouts) | Marks shared birthday of Scouting's founders |
| March 5 | Scouts' Day | Republic of China (Taiwan) Scouts of China The Scouts of China is the national Scouting association of the Republic of China, and is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
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| March 12 | Girl Scout Birthday | United States Scouting in the United States Scouting in the United States can refer to Scouting associations that are recognized by one of the international Scouting organizations, as well as independent groups that are considered to be "Scout-like" or otherwise Scouting related.-Scouting for boys:... |
Marks founding of first Girl Scout troop in the USA |
| April 17 | Scouts' Day | Armenia Scouting in Armenia The Scout and Guide movement in Armenia is served by* Hayastani Azgayin Skautakan Sharjum Kazmakerputiun, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
Social and Scouting work take place in one of the central parks of Yerevan Yerevan Yerevan is the capital and largest city of Armenia and one of the world's oldest continuously-inhabited cities. Situated along the Hrazdan River, Yerevan is the administrative, cultural, and industrial center of the country... |
| April 19 | Guides' Day | Georgia Scouting in Georgia (country) The Scout movement of Georgia is served by* Sakartvelos Skauturi Modzraobis Organizatsia, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement* Sakartvelos Gogona Skautebis Asociacia 'Dia', member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts... |
anniversary of the first national Girl Guide conference in 1997 |
| April 19 | Scouts' Day | Azerbaijan Scouting in Azerbaijan The Scout and Guide movement in Azerbaijan is served by* the Association of Azerbaijan Girl Guides, association "working towards WAGGGS membership"* the Association of Scouts of Azerbaijan, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement.... |
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| April 23 | St. George's Day | United Kingdom Scouting in the United Kingdom Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom is served by several different organisations:*The Scout Association, member of World Organization of the Scout Movement*Girlguiding UK, member of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts... |
Parade of Queen's Scout Queen's Scout The Queen's Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. It is awarded in realms of the Commonwealth, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand where the Scouts operate under the ceremonial leadership of the monarch.The... s at Windsor Castle Windsor Castle Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and royal residence in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, notable for its long association with the British royal family and its architecture. The original castle was built after the Norman invasion by William the Conqueror. Since the time of Henry I it... |
| April 23 | St. George's Day | Denmark | Parade submitting Scout's promise |
| April 23 | Scouts' Day | Mexico Scouting in Mexico The Scouting and Guiding movement in Mexico consists of several independent organizations.-Organizations:* Asociación de Scouts de México, A.C., member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
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| May 19 | Scouts' Day | Croatia | first training in 1950 |
| May 22 | Girl Scout Day | Japan Scouting in Japan The Scout and Guide movement in Japan is served by* Girl Scouts of Japan, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts* Scout Association of Japan, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
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| May 31 | Vietnamese Scouting Day | Vietnam Scouting in Vietnam The Scout and Guide movement in Vietnam is served by* The Vietnamese Girl Scout Association, former member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts* The Vietnamese Scout Association, former member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
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| late May | Scout Movement Week | Liberia Scouting in Liberia The Scout and Guide movement in Liberia is served by* Liberian Girl Guides Association, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts* Boy Scouts of Liberia, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement-See also:... |
In 2009 was May 25–30 |
| July 1 | Scouts' Day | Thailand Scouting in Thailand The Scout and Guide movement in Thailand is served by* The Girl Guides Association of Thailand, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts* The National Scout Organization of Thailand, member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement... |
Scouts pay homage to King Rama VI, and take part in parades |
| July 3 | Scouts' Day | Nepal Nepal Scouts The Nepal Scouts are the national Scouting and Guiding organization of Nepal. Scouting and Guiding was founded in Nepal in 1952 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1969 and of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1984... |
2009 was 57th Scout Day |
| August 14 | Pramuka Day | Indonesia Gerakan Pramuka Gerakan Pramuka is the national Scouting organization of Indonesia. Scouting was founded in the Dutch East Indies in 1912, and Indonesia became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1953. It has 17,103,793 members , making it the world's largest Scout association... |
Honors the national scouts of Indonesia (Pramuka) first public parade in 1961 |
| variable | Girl Guides Day | Brunei Scouting in Brunei The Scout and Guide movement in Brunei is served by* Girl Guides Association of Brunei Darussalam, member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts... |
First was October 6, 1985, chosen to be near their royal patron's birthday |
See also
- Religion in ScoutingReligion in ScoutingReligion in Scouting and Guiding is an aspect of the Scout method that has been practiced differently and given different interpretations over the years....
- Scout Law – A Scout is reverent.
- Scouting 2007 CentenaryScouting 2007 CentenaryThe Scouting 2007 Centenary comprised celebrations around the world in which Scouts celebrated 100 years of the world Scout movement. The original celebrations were focused on the United Kingdom, such as the camp on Brownsea Island, the birthplace of Scouting, and the 21st World Scout Jamboree in...
– celebrations for 100 years of Scouting