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A Scout (in some countries a Boy Scout, Girl Scout, or Pathfinder) is a child, usually 10–18 years of age, participating in the worldwide Scouting movement. Because of the large age and development span, many Scouting associations have split this age group into a junior and a senior section.
Following its foundation in the United Kingdom, Scouting spread around the globe. The first association outside the British Empire was founded in Chile on May 21, 1909, after a visit by Baden Powell. [85] In most countries of the world, there is now at least one Scouting (or Guiding) organization.
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM / ˈ w ʊ z əm /) is the largest international scout organization and was established in 1922. [1] [2] It has 176 members. [3]These members are national scout organizations that founded WOSM or have subsequently been recognised by WOSM, which collectively have around 43 million participants.
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In 1920, a conference held during the 1st World Scout Jamboree at Olympia, London agreed to create a Boy Scouts international bureau. An office was established at 25 Buckingham Palace Road, London and The Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom International Commissioner, Hubert S. Martin, was appointed as honorary director.
Scouting friends from around the world at the 21st World Scout Jamboree, Aug 01, 2007, England Image 29 American Boy Scouts at summer camp in 2002. In the front row, the first three boys have made Eagle Scout and the 4th is one requirement away.
During World War I, Every Scout to Save a Soldier was a slogan used to motivate children involved in Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to help sell War savings stamps. [146] Scouting for Food is an ongoing annual program begun in 1986 that collects food for local food banks.
Over time, the various Scouting and Guiding organisations around the world have continued to adapt their programmes to meet the requirements of the society they function in. However, while the age ranges and names vary, the core principles of the Scout or Guide Method are applied throughout. [citation needed]