Scouts and Guides Wing

“No man goes about a more Godly purpose than he who is mindful of the right upbringing, not only his own but of other children.”

S/G is a game, played and enjoyed by children, boys, girls, gents, and women at all times during their lives.

A game played in nature, with nature, and one can learn from nature to use it in life. It is a game where they learn by doing. A game to learn manners, politeness, respect, and obedience.

According to Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the movement

“It is an education through S/G activities; by learning and practicing skills, one can develop his/her character to become a GOOD CITIZEN.”

During the late 19th century and the early 20th century, Lord Baden-Powell observed that young boys and girls lacked engaging activities to learn, enjoy, and grow. He noticed that children between 10 – 18 years were restless, violent, misbehaved, disrespectful to elders, lawless, rowdy, and dissatisfied. They had no knowledge or were not properly guided on the importance of life and how to enjoy life. No Knowledge HOW TO BE WORTHY HUMAN BEINGS.

The founder thought and recalled his experience of using young boy Scouts in South Africa. It was in war; he had the services of young boys in scouting enemy positions and gathering other information.

He strongly realized that small boys respond rightly when they are guided and given responsibilities. He wrote a book, ‘Aids to Scouting’. The book became very popular and was used as a textbook in schools.

It was in 1907, he formed a group of twenty boys and took them to Brown Sea Island from 29^th July to 9^th August. They were in a small group of 5 and had a leader. They cooked, had tracking, learned woodcraft, and did nature study. It was an experimental camp. It was a great success. With the experiences of this camp, B.P. wrote ‘Scouting for Boys. Young boys liked it, and they formed groups and, on the guidelines, planned the activities. B.P. organized more camps to train the boys and leaders.

In 1909, the Rally of Scouts was held in the Crystal Palace, London. Along with the Boys, it was noticed that a few girls dressed like Scouts attended the Jamboree, and B.P.’s sister, Miss Agnes, prepared a scheme for the Girl Guiding movement and wrote a book, Girls Can Help to Build the Empire.

Like other games, the game of Scouting and Guiding has

Rules and Regulations
Uniform/Dress – Skills
Proficiency awards

CUBBING

Cubbing is the first part of the Game of Scouting. First lap of the journey toward good citizenship. The cubbing programme consists of stories, games, and interesting activities, which help them to be active and alert, learn values and the importance of teamwork and loyalty to pack.

BULBULS

In 1913, the Civil Guide Movement was growing, and the young ones watched their senior guides. The young ones wanted to have activities and prove themselves grave and helpful to their elder sisters.

In 1914, a group of girls aged 6-10 Years was formed, and the first official name given to them was ROSE BUDS. In 1915, the founder named them BROWNIES. Since the 13^th World Conference, we have known that the Scouting and Guiding movement is an educational movement committed to the all-around development of the youth of the country. A non-formal education and its main features are: –

The scouting and guiding activities generate educational values in more useful and lasting ways.
The Scouting and Guiding activities stimulate the development of citizenship by concrete action through camping life based on promise and law as propounded by the founder.

Scouting and guiding in India

The Scout Movement came to India in 1909. The first troop started in Bangalore by Captain T.H. Baker, a retired Indian Navy officer. In 1910, Captain T. Todd started a troop at Kirke, Poona. Slowly, troops started in different cities in India. In 1913, Mr. Vivian Bose Justice established scouting for Indian Boys. Later on, Dr. Mrs. Annie Besant, Dr. G.S. Arundale, Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, and Pandit Sri Ram Bajpai organized the Boy Scout movement.

In 1921, H.E. the Viceroy Lord Chelmsford invited Lord Baden

Powell to India. He attended rallies at different places.

WHAT IS SCOUTING TODAY

Education for life:

Scouting complements the school and the family, filling needs not met by either. Scouting develops self-knowledge, the need to explore, to discover to want to know.

A Movement for young people:

Scouting is a movement on the move, evolving and adapting everywhere according to local conditions, serving local needs.

International:

There are recognized Scout organizations in more than 151 countries and territories.

Growing
Globally, Scouting has never stopped growing since its founding in 1907, Scouting has doubled its membership in the last 20 years, with much of the growth in developing countries.

Open to all
Scouting is open to all, regardless of race, creed, or Gender, by the purpose, principles, and method conceived by its founder, Robert Baden-Powell

Fun with a purpose.
Through recreation and adventure, scouting achieved its purpose to help young people develop physically, intellectually, socially, and spiritually.

A challenge for adults.
A chance to help young people. A way to improve understanding between generations. In their service, adult leaders get valuable training and experience, adding to their personal development.
Voluntary;
Scouts and leaders must choose to join scouting, and they choose when to leave
Non-Political, Non-Governmental:
Scouting does not and must not represent any political party or organization. Nonetheless, scout is encouraged to make a constructive contribution to their local community and country.

A METHOD
• Making a personal commitment to a simple code of living based upon the concept of doing your best, the Scout Promise, and Law
• Learning by doing, active participation with others
• Working in small groups in patrol to develop leadership, group skills, and individual responsibility
• A stimulating programme of progressive activities based on the interests of young people activities in contact with nature

A CODE OF LIVING
A spiritual dimension- a commitment to seek the spiritual value of life beyond the material world
A social dimension participating in the development of society, respecting the dignity of others and the integrity of the natural world, promoting local, national, and international peace, understanding, and cooperation
A personal dimension, developing a sense of individual responsibility and stimulating the desire for responsible self-expression.
The motto of Scouts and Guides is ‘Be prepared’ for the service of mankind and the protection of nature. The purpose of this movement is to develop the character of the youth and selfless service to the country, to become responsible citizens. Scouting activities help students develop physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. They also enhance brotherhood and understanding among students and develop leadership skills, cooperation, a sense of responsibility, time management, and team spirit. As per CBSE, scouting and guiding is a compulsory activity for class V to VIII students.

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