The two largest non-political youth organizations in Great Britain are the associations of the Boy Scouts (over 538,000 young people and adult leaders) and the Girl Guides. There are about 1300000 boys and girls in them. The membership is voluntary and open to 6-25 year olds.
As it was mentioned in above chapters Scout Association was formed in Great Britain in 1908 by General Baden Powell. His idea was to train boys in mapping, signaling, knotting, first aid and all the skills that would arise from camping and outdoor activities. Most important of all for a Scout is to make a promise that he will do his best to do his duty to God and the Queen, to help other people and to obey the Scout Law.
The Boy Scouts have:
- a left-handed handshake;
- a special badge;
- the motto "Be Prepared".
The Scout Law embraces "honor, obedience, cheerfulness, thrift and cleanliness in thought and deed''.
The Girl Guides Association was founded by Baden Powell in 1910. It's divided into three sections: Brownies (from 7.5 to 11), Guides (from 11 to 16), Rangers8 (from 16 to 21). The program of training is planned to develop intelligence and practical skills including cookery, needlework, childcare. Like a Scout a Girl Guide must be a friend to animals. The Girl Guides Association has extensive international links.
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