De Gule Spejdere i Danmark – Baden-Powell spejderne
Encyclopedia
The Yellow Scouts of Denmark — Baden-Powell Scouts (De Gule Speijdere i Danmark) started on 25 February 1984, as "Det Danske Pige- og Drenge Spejderkorps", aiming to return to a more traditional Scouting
approach as a response to changes in the mainstream Danish Scouting movement.
In 1985 the name of the Association was changed to "De Gule Spejdere i Danmark — Baden-Powell spejderne". It currently has 12 Groups. In addition to being members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts
they are members of the Danish Youth Council (DUF) which is an umbrella organization of democratic, community groups working with children and youth.
On my honor I promise to do my best
To be faithful to my country,
Be helpful at all times
And to keep the Scout Law.
Scouting
Scouting, also known as the Scout Movement, is a worldwide youth movement with the stated aim of supporting young people in their physical, mental and spiritual development, that they may play constructive roles in society....
approach as a response to changes in the mainstream Danish Scouting movement.
In 1985 the name of the Association was changed to "De Gule Spejdere i Danmark — Baden-Powell spejderne". It currently has 12 Groups. In addition to being members of the World Federation of Independent Scouts
World Federation of Independent Scouts
The World Federation of Independent Scouts is the non-governmental international organization which governs 82 affiliated Scout Organizations in 41 countries, with an estimated 200,000 members in 3562 Scout Groups...
they are members of the Danish Youth Council (DUF) which is an umbrella organization of democratic, community groups working with children and youth.
Sections
The Gule Spejdere Groups are divided into sections, with each section serving a different age range of children, youths or adults.| Section | Ages | Controlled by | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ulvergrenen | 7–10 | Group | Based on the Junglebog (Jungle Book). |
| Stifindere | 10–12 | Group | Inspired by North American Indians, concentrating on outdoors and camping skills. |
| Spejdertroppen | 12–18 | Group | The main Scout section, based on the patrol system. |
| Pionererne | 18–24 | Group | This section is used to develop scouting and leadership skills. |
| Roverklanen | 25+ | Group | For those over 21 who wish to remain in Scouting — with no upper age limit. |
Promise
To be faithful to my country,
Be helpful at all times
And to keep the Scout Law.
Scout Law
- En spejder er til et stol pa (A scout is to be trusted)
- En spejder er hjælpsom og en god kammerat (A scout is helpful and a good friend)
- En spejder er god mod dyr (A scout is good to animals)
- En spejder tager vanskeligheder med godt humør (A scout takes difficulties in a good mood)
- En spejder er ren i tanke, ord og handling (A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed)