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|type=organization | |||
|image=Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder.svg | |||
|caption=Association of Christian Scouts and Guides | |||
|name=Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder | |||
|headquarters= | |||
|location=[[Kassel]] | |||
|country=Germany | |||
|f-date=1973 | |||
|founder= | |||
|award-for= | |||
|members=47,000 | |||
|chiefscouttitle=Bundesvorsitzender | |||
|chiefscout=Hans-Jürgen Poppek | |||
|owner= | |||
|website=http://www.vcp.de}} | |||
The '''Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder''' (roughly: ''Association of Christian Scouts and Guides'', VCP) is a German Protestant coed [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guides|Guiding]] association with about 47,000 members. | The '''Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder''' (roughly: ''Association of Christian Scouts and Guides'', VCP) is a [[Germany|German]] [[Protestant]] coed [[Scouting]] and [[Girl Guides|Guiding]] association with about 47,000 members. | ||
It is a member of the [[Ring deutscher | It is a member of the [[Ring deutscher Pfadfinder*innenverbände]] (''Federation of German Scouting and Guiding Associations''), which in turn is a member of the [[World Organization of the Scout Movement]] (WOSM), and a member of the [[World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]] (WAGGGS). | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
The association was formed in | The association was formed in 1973 through the merger of three Protestant associations: | ||
* ''Bund Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen'' (founded in 1922; only in [[Bavaria]]; girls only) | * ''Bund Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen'' (founded in 1922; only in [[Bavaria]]; girls only) | ||
* ''Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands'' (first groups in 1910, founded in 1921; boys only until 1969) | * ''Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands'' (first groups in 1910, founded in 1921; boys only until 1969) | ||
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In 1976, some traditional Scouting groups left and formed a separate association, using the former name ''Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands'' again. | In 1976, some traditional Scouting groups left and formed a separate association, using the former name ''Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands'' again. | ||
Two years later, the VCP | Two years later, the VCP held his first national [[jamboree (Scouting)|jamboree]]. Since then, roughly every four years a national jamboree has taken place: | ||
* 1978 - [[Kirchberg | * 1978 - [[Kirchberg, Rhein-Hunsrück|Kirchberg]], near [[Koblenz]] | ||
* 1984 - [[Eschwege]] | * 1984 - [[Eschwege]] | ||
* 1988 - [[Ruhpolding]] | * 1988 - [[Ruhpolding]] | ||
* 1992 - [[Ferschweiler Plateau]], near [[Trier]] | * 1992 - [[Ferschweiler Plateau]], near [[Trier]] | ||
* 1998 - | * 1998 - Rheinsberg in [[Brandenburg]] | ||
* 2002 - [[Rehau]], near [[Nuremberg]] | * 2002 - [[Rehau]], near [[Nuremberg]] | ||
* 2006 - Rheinsberg | * 2006 - Großzerlang, near Rheinsberg in [[Brandenburg]] | ||
* 2010 - [[Wolfsburg]] | |||
In | In 1990, after the fall of the [[Berlin Wall]], the first groups of Protestant Scouts and Guides were formed in the still existent [[East Germany|German Democratic Republic]]. Today, the VCP is present in all [[States of Germany|Federal States]] of Germany. | ||
== Program == | == Program == | ||
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* Kinderstufe - [[Cub Scouts]] (ages 7 to 10) | * Kinderstufe - [[Cub Scouts]] (ages 7 to 10) | ||
* Pfadfinderstufe - Scouts (ages 10 to 15) | * Pfadfinderstufe - Scouts (ages 10 to 15) | ||
* Roverstufe - [[Rover Scouts]] (ages | * Roverstufe - [[Rover Scouts]] (ages 16 to 20) | ||
There is also a special branch for adults in Scouting, the ''Erwachsenenarbeit'', which aims at all members older than 18 years including leaders and non-leaders. | There is also a special branch for adults in Scouting, the ''Erwachsenenarbeit'', which aims at all members older than 18 years including leaders and non-leaders. | ||
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The VCP runs two national Scout centres: | The VCP runs two national Scout centres: | ||
* [[Rieneck Castle]] in [[Lower Franconia]] | * [[Rieneck Castle]] in [[Lower Franconia]] | ||
* ''VCP-Bundeszeltplatz'' (National Campground of the VCP) in Großzerlang near | * ''VCP-Bundeszeltplatz'' (National Campground of the VCP) in Großzerlang near Rheinsberg in [[Brandenburg]] | ||
as well as a number of regional Scout centres mostly maintained by subnational divisions of the association. | as well as a number of regional Scout centres mostly maintained by subnational divisions of the association. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Scouting in Germany]] | * [[Scouting in Germany]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [http://www.vcp.de Official website] | * [http://www.vcp.de Official website] | ||
[[Category:Scouting in Germany]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in Germany]] | ||
[[Category:WAGGGS member organizations]] | [[Category:WAGGGS member organizations]] | ||
[[Category:WOSM member organizations]] | [[Category:WOSM member organizations]] | ||
[[es:Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder]] | |||
[[fr:Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder]] | [[fr:Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:55, 2 May 2023
| Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder | |||
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 Association of Christian Scouts and Guides | |||
| Location | Kassel | ||
| Country | Germany | ||
| Founded | 1973 | ||
| Membership | 47,000 | ||
| Bundesvorsitzender | Hans-Jürgen Poppek | ||
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Website http://www.vcp.de | |||
The Verband Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen und Pfadfinder (roughly: Association of Christian Scouts and Guides, VCP) is a German Protestant coed Scouting and Guiding association with about 47,000 members.
It is a member of the Ring deutscher Pfadfinder*innenverbände (Federation of German Scouting and Guiding Associations), which in turn is a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), and a member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).
History
The association was formed in 1973 through the merger of three Protestant associations:
- Bund Christlicher Pfadfinderinnen (founded in 1922; only in Bavaria; girls only)
- Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands (first groups in 1910, founded in 1921; boys only until 1969)
- Evangelischer Mädchen-Pfadfinderbund (founded in 1926; not in Bavaria; girls only)
In 1976, some traditional Scouting groups left and formed a separate association, using the former name Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands again.
Two years later, the VCP held his first national jamboree. Since then, roughly every four years a national jamboree has taken place:
- 1978 - Kirchberg, near Koblenz
- 1984 - Eschwege
- 1988 - Ruhpolding
- 1992 - Ferschweiler Plateau, near Trier
- 1998 - Rheinsberg in Brandenburg
- 2002 - Rehau, near Nuremberg
- 2006 - Großzerlang, near Rheinsberg in Brandenburg
- 2010 - Wolfsburg
In 1990, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, the first groups of Protestant Scouts and Guides were formed in the still existent German Democratic Republic. Today, the VCP is present in all Federal States of Germany.
Program
The association is divided in three age-groups:
- Kinderstufe - Cub Scouts (ages 7 to 10)
- Pfadfinderstufe - Scouts (ages 10 to 15)
- Roverstufe - Rover Scouts (ages 16 to 20)
There is also a special branch for adults in Scouting, the Erwachsenenarbeit, which aims at all members older than 18 years including leaders and non-leaders.
Like most German Scout associations, the VCP emphasizes on youth leadership. Most patrol leaders start at 16 and most leaders up to district level are younger than 25.
Promise
The VCP has no common Scout Promise. Its constitution proposes the following text, but other wordings are possible:
- Im Vertrauen auf Gottes Hilfe
- will ich christliche Pfadfinderin/christlicher Pfadfinder sein
- und nach unseren Regeln mit euch leben.
- Trusting on the help of God
- I want to be a Christian Scout/Christian Guide
- and to live with you according to our rules.
Rules
The association has no common Scout Law. It uses Scout rules, which should be formulated individually by each group. The constitution proposes a number of points, which should go into these rules. Despite this, many subdivisions of the association use a common Scout Law.
Scout centres
The VCP runs two national Scout centres:
- Rieneck Castle in Lower Franconia
- VCP-Bundeszeltplatz (National Campground of the VCP) in Großzerlang near Rheinsberg in Brandenburg
as well as a number of regional Scout centres mostly maintained by subnational divisions of the association.
Rieneck Castle was leased by the Christliche Pfadfinderschaft Deutschlands in 1959 and bought in 1967. It is mainly used for training courses on national level. A regular international Scouting and Guiding event on Rieneck Castle is the annual IMWe. The VCP-Bundeszeltplatz was bought in 1997 and hosts camps from group to national level.