Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador
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The
Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador (
Scout Association of El Salvador) is the national
Scouting organization of
El Salvador. Scouting in El Salvador was founded in 1938 and became a member of the
World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1940. The association has 3,958 members (as of 2001).
The program emphasis is on conservation, ecology and community service. The program is continually changed to adapt to the needs of the youth in the country.
Scouts are working to promote peace and have been involved with UNICEF on refugee projects. They worked with the Red Cross during many disasters, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
*Castores/Beavers- ages 4 to 6
*Lobatos/Cubs-ages 7 to 11
*Scouts-ages 11 to 16
*Rovers-ages 17 to 21
The Scout Motto is
Siempre Listo, Always Prepared.
Por mi honor prometo, hacer cuanto de me dependa para, cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.
*El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
*El Scout es leal con Dios, patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
*El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa
*El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de todo Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, nacionalidad o clase social
*El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
*El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, protégé a los animales y plantas
*El Scout obedece sin replicar, hace las cosas en orden y completas
*El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
*El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
*El Scout es limpio y sano en pensamientos, palabras y acciones
Girls in El Salvador are served by
Asociación de Muchachas Guías de El Salvador, with 558 members (as of 2003). Founded in 1945, the girls-only organization became a full associate member of the
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1960.
In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in
San Salvador, linked to the
Direct Service branch of the
Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.
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