Scout Association of the People's Republic of China
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The People's Republic of China now has multiple and originally separate Scouting activities within its borders. The newly founded Scout Association of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国,童军总会) serves Rover Scouts
and Venture Scouts 15 years old and above in both genders.
Registered units of this association are the Shanghai Scout, Rover Alpha Fujian Crew, Guangdong Rover, Rover "A" Jiangsu Crew. Scouts of this association took part in Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet 2009 and the association issued several memorabilia
for these events. In close connection to the Scout Association of the People's Republic of China is the Team Delta Rovers (中国三角洲成人童军队).
(after Scouting stops many years in PRC) and Shanghai Scout Club (currently known as Shanghai Scout) was founded in December 2006. Many camps and training activities were organized. Scout Leaders were trained (base on Wood Badge
Training Scheme provided by WOSM APR). On August 2008, the Scout Association of the People’s Republic of China was officially founded. From there, the movement spread to other provinces.
Currently, the movement has 1 National Council, 2 Regional Councils, 4 District Councils and 9 Crews/Troop from 4 different Provinces (Fujian
, Shanghai, Guangdong
and Jiangsu
).
and Social Class
is welcome. The only limit is the minimum age of 15 years.
Scout Promise
On my honor I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to the President and to my Country;
To help other people at all times;
To obey the Scout Laws.
Scout Law
1. A Scout’s honor is to be trusted.
2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his/her parents, leader or Scoutmaster without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.
To do the Scout salute, do the Scout sign and then the middle finger is moved until it touches the right eyebrow.
Asia-Pacific Scout Region).
Senior Venture Scout - Between 17 to 18.5 years. Motto: "LOOK WIDE".
Rover Scout - Adults (18 years above). Motto: "SERVICE".
The Scout Association of the People's Republic of China do not have the Cub Scout
(age 10 to 12 years) and Scout (age 13 to 15) Sections where all boys and girls in this age group required to be part of the Young Pioneers of China
. The association respect and agree with the government objective and policies.
3rd Class Badge
2nd Class Badge
1st Class Badge
Grey Scout Cord
Scout Craft Badge
Project Badge
Expedition Badge
Service Badge
Yellow Scout Cord
The Senior Venture Scout (who has achieved the Grey Scout Cord and the Yellow Scout Cord) will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the Premier Scout Award (which is the highest for Senior Venture Scout).
Scout Craft Award
Rambler's Award
Project Award
Service Award
The Rover Scout will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the President Award (which is the highest for Rover Scout).
(or known as Scoutmaster / Scouter) in a Troop/Crew/Group. He/She will attend the Wood Badge Training Scheme organized by the association. The whole training takes about 15 months. Successful Scout Leaders will be awarded the Wood Badge (2 beads).
Rover Scouts
Rover Scouting is a service division of Scouting for young men, and in most countries, women. A group of Rovers, analogous to a Scout troop, is called a 'Crew.'...
and Venture Scouts 15 years old and above in both genders.
Registered units of this association are the Shanghai Scout, Rover Alpha Fujian Crew, Guangdong Rover, Rover "A" Jiangsu Crew. Scouts of this association took part in Jamboree on the Air and Jamboree on the Internet 2009 and the association issued several memorabilia
Scouting memorabilia collecting
Scouting memorabilia collecting is the hobby of preserving and cataloguing Boy Scouting and Girl Guiding items for their historic, aesthetic and monetary value. Since collecting depends on the interests of the individual collector, the depth and breadth of each collection varies...
for these events. In close connection to the Scout Association of the People's Republic of China is the Team Delta Rovers (中国三角洲成人童军队).
History
Scouting was first re-introduced in ShanghaiShanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
(after Scouting stops many years in PRC) and Shanghai Scout Club (currently known as Shanghai Scout) was founded in December 2006. Many camps and training activities were organized. Scout Leaders were trained (base on Wood Badge
Wood Badge
Wood Badge is a Scouting leadership program and the related award for adult leaders in the programs of Scout associations throughout the world. Wood Badge courses aim to make Scouters better leaders by teaching advanced leadership skills, and by creating a bond and commitment to the Scout movement...
Training Scheme provided by WOSM APR). On August 2008, the Scout Association of the People’s Republic of China was officially founded. From there, the movement spread to other provinces.
Currently, the movement has 1 National Council, 2 Regional Councils, 4 District Councils and 9 Crews/Troop from 4 different Provinces (Fujian
Fujian
' , formerly romanised as Fukien or Huguing or Foukien, is a province on the southeast coast of mainland China. Fujian is bordered by Zhejiang to the north, Jiangxi to the west, and Guangdong to the south. Taiwan lies to the east, across the Taiwan Strait...
, Shanghai, Guangdong
Guangdong
Guangdong is a province on the South China Sea coast of the People's Republic of China. The province was previously often written with the alternative English name Kwangtung Province...
and Jiangsu
Jiangsu
' is a province of the People's Republic of China, located along the east coast of the country. The name comes from jiang, short for the city of Jiangning , and su, for the city of Suzhou. The abbreviation for this province is "苏" , the second character of its name...
).
Organization/Movement
The organization/movement is governed according to the statutory Policy, Organization and Rules (POR) of the association. All members join the association voluntarily and it is open for all who are willing to follow the principle of the association, the Scout Promise and the Scout Laws. Any Race, GenderGender
Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...
and Social Class
Social class
Social classes are economic or cultural arrangements of groups in society. Class is an essential object of analysis for sociologists, political scientists, economists, anthropologists and social historians. In the social sciences, social class is often discussed in terms of 'social stratification'...
is welcome. The only limit is the minimum age of 15 years.
Scout PromiseScout PromiseSince the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law. The wording of the Scout Promise and Scout Law have varied slightly over time and from country to...
On my honor I promise that I will do my bestTo do my duty to the President and to my Country;
To help other people at all times;
To obey the Scout Laws.
Scout LawScout LawSince the publication of Scouting for Boys in 1908, all Scouts and Guides around the world have taken a Scout Promise or oath to live up to ideals of the movement, and subscribed to a Scout Law...
1. A Scout’s honor is to be trusted.2. A Scout is loyal.
3. A Scout’s duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his/her parents, leader or Scoutmaster without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.
Scout Sign and salute
To do the Scout sign, the middle three fingers of the right hand are raised and the thumb covering the little finger, with the upper arm held horizontally and the forearm vertically. The three raised fingers represent the three fundamental parts of the Scout Promise, and the thumb over the little finger represents the strong protecting the weak. The Scout sign is used whenever pledging the Scout Promise.To do the Scout salute, do the Scout sign and then the middle finger is moved until it touches the right eyebrow.
Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner or CC is the administrative head of the Scout Association of the People's Republic of China. The first Chief Commissioner was appointed on August 2008. He is Rover Ye and was the first Wood Badge holder (two beads) in the People's Republic of China (based on the Wood Badge Training Scheme provided by the World Organization of the Scout MovementWorld Organization of the Scout Movement
The World Organization of the Scout Movement is the Non-governmental international organization which governs most national Scout Organizations, with 31 million members. WOSM was established in 1920, and has its headquarters at Geneva, Switzerland...
Asia-Pacific Scout Region).
Sections
Venture Scout - Between 15 to 17 years. Motto: "BE PREPARED".Senior Venture Scout - Between 17 to 18.5 years. Motto: "LOOK WIDE".
Rover Scout - Adults (18 years above). Motto: "SERVICE".
The Scout Association of the People's Republic of China do not have the Cub Scout
Cub Scout
A Cub Scout is a member of the section of the worldwide Scouting movement for young persons, mainly boys normally aged about 7 to 11. In some countries they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs and are often referred to simply as Cubs. The movement is often referred to simply as Cubbing...
(age 10 to 12 years) and Scout (age 13 to 15) Sections where all boys and girls in this age group required to be part of the Young Pioneers of China
Young Pioneers of China
The Young Pioneers of China is a mass youth organization for children aged six to fourteen in the People's Republic of China. The Young Pioneers of China is run by the Communist Youth League, an organization of older youth that comes under the Communist Party of China...
. The association respect and agree with the government objective and policies.
Training Scheme/Program
The Scout Association of the People's Republic of China has it own Training Scheme/Program for all the 3 sections (Venture, Senior Venture and Rovers Scouts). The Scouts will be awarded with badges after completion of each training scheme.Venture Scout
Tenderfoot Badge3rd Class Badge
2nd Class Badge
1st Class Badge
Grey Scout Cord
Senior Venture Scout
Citizenship BadgeScout Craft Badge
Project Badge
Expedition Badge
Service Badge
Yellow Scout Cord
The Senior Venture Scout (who has achieved the Grey Scout Cord and the Yellow Scout Cord) will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the Premier Scout Award (which is the highest for Senior Venture Scout).
Rover Scout
Tenderfoot Badge (applicable for New Rover Scout/Vigil)Scout Craft Award
Rambler's Award
Project Award
Service Award
The Rover Scout will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the President Award (which is the highest for Rover Scout).
Scout Leader/Wood Badge training scheme
Good Rover Scout will be given a chance to be a Scout LeaderScout Leader
A Scout Leader or Scouter generally refers to the trained adult leader of a Scout unit. The terms used vary from country to country, over time, and with the type of unit.-Roles:...
(or known as Scoutmaster / Scouter) in a Troop/Crew/Group. He/She will attend the Wood Badge Training Scheme organized by the association. The whole training takes about 15 months. Successful Scout Leaders will be awarded the Wood Badge (2 beads).