Asociacion de Scouts del Peru
The Asociacion de Scouts del Peru is the national Scouting organization of Peru. Peruvian Scouting was founded in 1911 and was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922. It has 9,018 members (as of 2004).
In 1973, Dr. Elias Mendoza H. was awarded the Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
Vocational training is provided in a number of fields.
There are many community services and Scouts work with the Red Cross in some of their programs.
Conservation programs are stressed. Scouts have the opportunity to visit jungle villages and learning about the conservation of nature first hand. Tree planting is done by many groups. Scouts work to restore and maintain ancient Inca sites such as Machu Picchu and Cuzco.
A number of Scout projects deal with increasing food production and improving nutrition in communities.
Program Sections
Lobatos/Cubs-ages 8 to 11
Scouts-ages 11 to 14
Caminantes/Venturing-ages 14 to 17
Rovers-ages 18 to 21
Scout Motto
Siempre Listo, Be Prepared
Scout Oath
Por mi honor prometo hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios, patria y padres. Ayudar al projimo en toda circunstancia y cumplir fielmente la ley Scout.
Scout Law
El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
El Scout es leal
El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensas
El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de cualquier Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, clase social o nacionalidad
El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, cuida y proteje a los animales y las plantas
El Scout obedece sin replica y no hace nada a medias
El Scout sonrie y canta ante sus dificultades
El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
El Scout es limpio y sano, puro de pensamientos, palabras y acciones
International Scout units in Peru
In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Lima, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.
See also
Asociacion Nacional de Guias Scouts del Peru
External links
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