Zveza tabornikov Slovenije
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Zveza tabornikov Slovenije (ZTS, Scout Association of Slovenia) is the national Scouting
organization of Slovenia
. Scouting in Slovenia was started in 1922; ZTS was founded in 1951 as sub-association of Savez Izviđača Jugoslavije. It became independent in 1991 and the 138th member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement
in 1994. The coeducational association has 5,179 members (as of 2011).
ZTS cooperates with Združenje slovenskih katoliških skavtinj in skavtov
(ZSKSS), which guarantees access to WAGGGS
events.
Zveza tabornikov Slovenije is divided into standalone units called "rod" (troops), which are divided into smaller units called "četa" (patrols).
and his Woodcraft
movement.
The Scout emblem dates from the Yugoslav
era and incorporates a campfire
and a tepee on a forest
background.
ZTS is divided in five age sections:
.
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 Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
. Scouting in Slovenia was started in 1922; ZTS was founded in 1951 as sub-association of Savez Izviđača Jugoslavije. It became independent in 1991 and the 138th member 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 1994. The coeducational association has 5,179 members (as of 2011).
ZTS cooperates with Združenje slovenskih katoliških skavtinj in skavtov
Združenje slovenskih katoliških skavtinj in skavtov
Združenje slovenskih katoliških skavtinj in skavtov is the national Guiding organization of Slovenia. Guiding in Slovenia was started in 1922. The ZSKSS was founded on March 31, 1990 and became a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1996. The overall organization is...
(ZSKSS), which guarantees access to WAGGGS
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...
events.
Zveza tabornikov Slovenije is divided into standalone units called "rod" (troops), which are divided into smaller units called "četa" (patrols).
Program and ideals
The ZTS is one of the few Scout associations that is still influenced by the ideas of Ernest Thompson SetonErnest Thompson Seton
Ernest Thompson Seton was a Scots-Canadian who became a noted author, wildlife artist, founder of the Woodcraft Indians, and one of the founding pioneers of the Boy Scouts of America . Seton also influenced Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting...
and his Woodcraft
Woodcraft
Woodcraft is a recreational/educational program devised by Ernest Thompson Seton in 1902, for young people based on camping, outdoor skills and woodcrafts. Thompson Seton's Woodcraft ideas were incorporated into the early Scout movement, but also in many other organisations in many countries.In the...
movement.
The Scout emblem dates from the Yugoslav
Yugoslavia
Yugoslavia refers to three political entities that existed successively on the western part of the Balkans during most of the 20th century....
era and incorporates a campfire
Campfire
A campfire is a fire lit at a campsite, to serve the following functions: light, warmth, a beacon, a bug and/or apex predator deterrent, to cook, and for a psychological sense of security. In established campgrounds they are usually in a fire ring for safety. Campfires are a popular feature of...
and a tepee on a forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
background.
ZTS is divided in five age sections:
- Murni (Pre Cub Scouts) - younger than 7
- Medvedki in Čebelice (Cub Scouts) - ages 7 to 11
- Gozdovniki in Gozdovnice (Scouts) - ages 11 to 16
- Popotniki in Popotnice (Venture ScoutVenture ScoutVenture Scouting is a section of the Scout Movement, mostly in countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, for young people roughly in the 14 – 20 age range.-Australia:...
s) - ages 16 to 21 - Grče - 21 and older
Motto
The Scout Motto is Z naravo k boljšemu človeku!, translating as With Nature to a Better Person! in SlovenianSlovenian language
Slovene or Slovenian is a South Slavic language spoken by approximately 2.5 million speakers worldwide, the majority of whom live in Slovenia. It is the first language of about 1.85 million people and is one of the 23 official and working languages of the European Union...
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Scout Law
- Tabornik je zanesljiv (Dependable)
- Tabornik je zvest (Loyal)
- Tabornik je prijazen (Kind)
- Tabornik je pripravljen pomagati (Helpful)
- Tabornik je discipliniran (Disciplined)
- Tabornik je veder (Cheerful)
- Tabornik je pogumen (Valiant)
- Tabornik je plemenit (Noble)
- Tabornik je spoštljiv (Respectful)
- Tabornik je vedoželjen (Courteous)
- Tabornik je varčen (Thrifty)
- Tabornik živi zdravo (Healthy)