History of Scouting

Scouting was born at the beginning of the 20th century under the impulse of Robert Baden-Powell, a British general, following his military experience in South Africa. In 1907, he organized the first experimental camp on Brownsea Island with about twenty young boys. This founding camp established the foundations of the movement.

From 1908, the book Scouting for Boys popularized the ideas of scouting: learning through experience, life in nature, team spirit, moral commitment. Rapidly, the movement spread throughout the world, giving birth to national scout associations in many countries.

Scouting has undergone cultural and political adaptations throughout the 20th century. Despite wars, authoritarian regimes, or social changes, it remains faithful to its original ambition: to train responsible, active, and supportive citizens.

Today, scouting brings together more than 50 million young people in over 170 countries, united by an educational method based on autonomy, service, and respect for others.