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'''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, so that they may play constructive roles in society. | '''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, so that they may play constructive roles in society. | ||
Scouting began in 1907 when [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]], [[Lieutenant General]] in the | Scouting began in 1907 when [[Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell|Robert Baden-Powell]], [[Lieutenant General]] in the British Army, held the [[Brownsea Island Scout camp|first Scouting encampment]] at [[Brownsea Island]] in England. Baden-Powell wrote the principles of Scouting in ''[[Scouting for Boys]]'' (London, 1908), based on his earlier military books, with influence and support of [[Ernest Thompson Seton|Seton]] of the [[Woodcraft Indians]], [[William Alexander Smith (Boys' Brigade)|Smith]] of the [[Boys' Brigade]], and his publisher [[Cyril Arthur Pearson|Pearson]]. During the first half of the 20th century, the movement grew to encompass three major age groups each for boys ([[Cub Scout]], [[Boy Scout]], [[Rover Scout]]) and for girls ([[Brownie (Girl Guides)|Brownie Guide]], [[Girl Guide and Girl Scout]], [[Ranger (Girl Guide)|Ranger Guide]]). | ||
The movement employs the [[Scout method]], a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[aquatics]], [[hiking]], [[backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], and [[sport]]s. Another widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scout [[uniform]], by intent hiding all differences of social standing in a country and making for equality, with [[neckerchief]] and [[campaign hat]] or comparable head wear. Distinctive uniform insignia include the [[fleur-de-lis]] and the [[trefoil]], as well as [[merit badge]]s and other patches. | The movement employs the [[Scout method]], a program of informal education with an emphasis on practical outdoor activities, including [[camping]], [[woodcraft]], [[aquatics]], [[hiking]], [[backpacking (wilderness)|backpacking]], and [[sport]]s. Another widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scout [[uniform]], by intent hiding all differences of social standing in a country and making for equality, with [[neckerchief]] and [[campaign hat]] or comparable head wear. Distinctive uniform insignia include the [[fleur-de-lis]] and the [[trefoil]], as well as [[merit badge]]s and other patches. | ||