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In [[1939]] the Girl Guide Association was formed with Jakobína Magnúsdóttir as Chief Commissioner and HRH The Crown Princess Ingirid as patron. And again the Icelandic Scouts and Guides made scout history when they formed the first joint association of Scouts and Guides in the world in [[1944]]. A good example to the Scouts and Guides in the world. | In [[1939]] the Girl Guide Association was formed with Jakobína Magnúsdóttir as Chief Commissioner and HRH The Crown Princess Ingirid as patron. And again the Icelandic Scouts and Guides made scout history when they formed the first joint association of Scouts and Guides in the world in [[1944]]. A good example to the Scouts and Guides in the world. | ||
The Icelandic Scout and Guide Association is an active movement in Iceland tending to their own training and program needs. The first Scout handbook appeared in Icelandic in [[1919]] and easily adapting [[Baden-Powell]]'s ideas to the possibilities of this country. Scout Magazines have been published since [[1919]], the one run by the National Association, ''Skátablaðið'', has been published since [[1935]]. | The Icelandic Scout and Guide Association is an active movement in Iceland tending to their own training and program needs. The first Scout handbook appeared in Icelandic in [[1919]] and easily adapting [[Baden-Powell]]'s ideas to the possibilities of this country. Scout Magazines have been published since [[1919]], the one run by the National Association, ''Skátablaðið'', has been published since [[1935]] and has been on and off since then. The last publication was 2018. | ||
In [[1942]] the association leased the farm '''Úlfljótsvatn''' near Reykjavík, which has | In [[1942]] the association leased the farm '''Úlfljótsvatn''' near Reykjavík, which has since then been the center of training and camping activities. Another scout center at '''Hamrar''' near Akureyri in the northern part of Iceland is owned and ran by the scout den and their scout group called Klakkur and its in alot of scouts hearts the best scout campsite in Iceland. | ||
Icelandic Scouts have been very active in international Scouting, working together with the Nordic countries, effective in the preparation of the Nordjamb 1975 (World Scout Jamboree in Norway), and participating in annual program prepared by the Nordic Scout Council. | Icelandic Scouts have been very active in international Scouting, working together with the Nordic countries, effective in the preparation of the Nordjamb 1975 (World Scout Jamboree in Norway), and participating in annual program prepared by the Nordic Scout Council. However they arent very active participating in international projects for example: Messenger of Peace, Earth Tribe etc. Since the International Advisors at the organization believe that they should rather focus on other things. | ||
National Jamborees have been an integral part of Icelandic Scouting starting in [[1925]]. Ever since, the National Jamboree has been an event, at first every fourth year and now a triennial event. | National Jamborees have been an integral part of Icelandic Scouting starting in [[1925]]. Ever since, the National Jamboree has been an event, at first every fourth year and now a triennial event. | ||
== Program Sections == | == Program Sections == | ||
*Family Scouts- ages 3-99 | |||
*Beavers-ages 7 to 8 | *Beavers-ages 7 to 8 | ||
*Cubs-ages 9 to 10 | *Cubs-ages 9 to 10 | ||
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== International Scouting units in Iceland == | == International Scouting units in Iceland == | ||
*[[Image:BSA universal emblem.svg|20px]] In addition, there | *[[Image:BSA universal emblem.svg|20px]] In addition, there used to be an American Boy Scout troop in [[Keflavík]], linked to the [[Direct Service]] branch of the [[Boy Scouts of America]], which still supports units around the world. | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
