Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador

Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador
Land	El Salvador
Membership	2,820
Director Nacional	Ing. Fernando Rámos
Affiliation	World Organization of the Scout Movement
Website http://www.scouts.org.sv/

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 2,820 members as of 2011.

The program emphasis is moral values, earth conservation, ecology and community service. The program is continually changed to adapt to the needs of the youth in the country. It has been co-ed since 1981.

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.

Program and ideals

• Lobatos/Cubs-ages 7 to 11
• Scouts-ages 11 to 15
• Caminantes-ages 15 to between 17

Founded on May 1, 2003, Caminantes (Walkers) are the newest branch, and try to give vent to the high school-age needs.

• Rovers-ages 17 to 21

The Scout Motto is Siempre Listo, Always Prepared. The membership badge of Asociación de Scouts de El Salvador is formed in the shape of a Cross of Saint James, the ends having a shape like a fleur-de-lis.

Scout Law=

• 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 y protégé a los animales y plantas
• El Scout obedece sin replicar y 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, puro de pensamientos, palabras y acciones

See also

• Asociación de Muchachas Guías de El Salvador

External links

• Official Homepage
• Mensajeros de paz El Salvador