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'''Royal Rangers''' is a worldwide movement of the | '''Royal Rangers''' is a worldwide movement of the Assemblies of God designed to provide young people with activities while providing them with religious instruction. A [[camping]] theme is at the heart of most activities, along with a merit award system whereby Royal Rangers must demonstrate specific knowledge and abilities. Since 1962, this program, developed originally by North Texas Youth Director Rev. Johnnie Barnes, has since spread from the Assemblies of God to many other denominations (notably the [[International Pentecostal Holiness Church]]) and from the United States to over 73 countries. Most of the sponsoring churches sponsor Royal Rangers as an alternative to more [[secularism|secular]] youth movements such as [[Scouting]]. Royal Rangers International and Royal Rangers America do not consider themselves as part of the Scouting movement, although Royal Rangers Germany does. | ||
== Age groups == | == Age groups == | ||
In the United States, the boys in Royal Rangers are divided into four groups | In the United States, the boys in Royal Rangers are divided into four groups | ||
*Ranger Kids ( | *Ranger Kids (Kindergarten-2nd Grade) | ||
*Discovery Rangers (3rd Grade-5th Grade) | *Discovery Rangers (3rd Grade-5th Grade) | ||
*Adventure Rangers (6th Grade-8th Grade) | *Adventure Rangers (6th Grade-8th Grade) | ||
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== The Royal Ranger emblem == | == The Royal Ranger emblem == | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Royal Rangers.svg|thumb|200px|Right| The Royal Ranger Emblem. As worn by every royal ranger in the world.]] | ||
The Royal Rangers Emblem is a stylized [[compass rose]] containing points in three different colors: Red, Blue, and Gold. Each color has a different meaning. | The Royal Rangers Emblem is a stylized [[compass rose]] containing points in three different colors: Red, Blue, and Gold. Each color has a different meaning. | ||
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**''Courteous'' : "A Ranger is polite, kind, and thoughtful." | **''Courteous'' : "A Ranger is polite, kind, and thoughtful." | ||
**''Obedient'' : "A Ranger obeys his parents, leaders, and those in authority." | **''Obedient'' : "A Ranger obeys his parents, leaders, and those in authority." | ||
**''Spiritual'' : "A Ranger prays, reads the | **''Spiritual'' : "A Ranger prays, reads the Bible, and witnesses." | ||
== Royal Rangers flag, pledge and motto == | == Royal Rangers flag, pledge and motto == | ||
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Like the Boy Scouts, Royal Rangers have their own distinctive uniform. Other nations have variations of the uniform, but in the United States, the Royal Ranger uniform consists of a | Like the Boy Scouts, Royal Rangers have their own distinctive uniform. Other nations have variations of the uniform, but in the United States, the Royal Ranger uniform consists of a khaki shirt and khaki slacks with black or brown shoes. For the oldest group, Expedition Rangers, the classes are divided into subgroups by theme. Each of these subgroups (Air Rangers, Sea Rangers, Trail Rangers, and High Action Rangers) has its own distinctive uniform. (Air Rangers uses a flight suit, Sea Rangers uses a navy style uniform, and High Action and Trail Rangers simply use casual Ranger Wear) The standard Class "A" Uniform is used for formal functions and is worn with a tie in the colour of the age group (Leaders wear Navy Blue) as well as drape medals. The Class "B" Uniform is worn for other functions and is worn with a [[bolo tie]]. Each age group has a specific color bolo tie to wear; However, many choose to wear one that they have custom made. Rather than drape medals, ribbons (called merits) are worn on the Class "B" uniform. On the shirt is the following items | ||
*'''Left sleeve (top to bottom)''' | *'''Left sleeve (top to bottom)''' | ||
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*'''Right shirt pocket (top to bottom)''' | *'''Right shirt pocket (top to bottom)''' | ||
**Bronze/Silver/Gold Wings (For those involved in | **Bronze/Silver/Gold Wings (For those involved in aviation) | ||
**Leaders' Award Ribbons (Class A and B Uniforms) | **Leaders' Award Ribbons (Class A and B Uniforms) | ||
**Merit Ribbons (Boys wear ribbons for merits they earn, leaders wear ribbons for merits they teach) | **Merit Ribbons (Boys wear ribbons for merits they earn, leaders wear ribbons for merits they teach) | ||
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== Royal Rangers worldwide == | == Royal Rangers worldwide == | ||
Royal Rangers ministers to young people in the United States and in over 67 countries. The largest organization outside the United States is in Australia, with groups in all areas except | Royal Rangers ministers to young people in the United States and in over 67 countries. The largest organization outside the United States is in Australia, with groups in all areas except Northern Territory and Western Australia. The other countries that have a Royal Rangers program are: | ||
=== The Americas (22 countries) === | === The Americas (22 countries) === | ||
* | *Argentina | ||
* | *Bahamas | ||
* | *Belize | ||
* | *Bolivia | ||
* | *Brazil | ||
*Chile | *Chile | ||
* | *Colombia | ||
* | *Costa Rica | ||
* | *Curaçao | ||
* | *Dominican Republic | ||
* | *Ecuador | ||
* | *El Salvador | ||
* | *Guatemala | ||
* | *Honduras | ||
* | *Jamaica | ||
*Mexico | *Mexico | ||
* | *Nicaragua | ||
* | *Panama | ||
* | *Paraguay | ||
* | *Peru | ||
* | *Uruguay | ||
* | *Venezuela | ||
=== Europe (24 countries) === | === Europe (24 countries) === | ||
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*Austria | *Austria | ||
*Belgium | *Belgium | ||
* | *Croatia | ||
* | *Czech Republic | ||
*Denmark | *Denmark | ||
* | *Finland | ||
*France | *France | ||
*Germany | *Germany | ||
* | *Great Britain | ||
*Hungary | *Hungary | ||
*Italy | *Italy | ||
* | *Latvia | ||
* | *Lithuania | ||
* | *Macedonia | ||
*Netherlands | *Netherlands | ||
* | *Norway | ||
*Poland | *Poland | ||
* | *Portugal | ||
* | *Romania | ||
* | *Spain | ||
* | *Slovakia | ||
* | *Sweden | ||
*Switzerland | *Switzerland | ||
* | *Iceland | ||
=== Eurasia (4 countries) === | === Eurasia (4 countries) === | ||
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*India | *India | ||
*Russia | *Russia | ||
* | *Sri Lanka | ||
* | *Ukraine | ||
=== Africa (4 countries) === | === Africa (4 countries) === | ||
* | *Ghana | ||
*Kenya | *Kenya | ||
* | *Nigeria | ||
*South Africa | *South Africa | ||
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*Australia | *Australia | ||
* | *Cambodia | ||
* | *Fiji | ||
*Japan | *Japan | ||
* | *Malaysia | ||
*New Zealand | *New Zealand | ||
* | *Papua New Guinea | ||
*Philippines | *Philippines | ||
*Singapore | *Singapore | ||
* | *Solomon Islands | ||
* | *Taiwan | ||
*Thailand | *Thailand | ||
* | *Vanuatu | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
