| Asociación de Scouts del Perú | |||
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| Headquarters | Avenida Arequipa № 5140 | ||
| Location | Miraflores District, Lima | ||
| Country | Peru | ||
| Membership | 4,852 | ||
| Affiliation | World Organization of the Scout Movement | ||
| Website http://www.scout.org.pe/ | |||
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TheAsociación de Scouts del Perú (ASP,English:Scout Association of Peru) is the nationalScouting organization ofPeru. Peruvian Scouting was founded in 1911 and was among the charter members of theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922. It has 4,852 members (as of 2011).[1]
Vocational training is provided in a number of fields. There are many community services and Scouts work with theRed 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 ancientInca sites such asMachu Picchu andCusco. A number of Scout projects deal with increasing food production and improving nutrition in communities.
The Asociación de Scouts del Perú was founded byJuan Luis Rospigliosi (June, 24 1854-July 24, 1935)[2] on May 25, 1911 at Barranco English Institute inLima.[3] In October 1913 the second Scout brigade formed.
In 1916, theSociety of Girl Guides was founded by the firstChief Guide,Elsa Hansen Daranyi.[4]
On April 3, 1933, father Benito of the Colegio La Recoleta founded the firstCubs pack,Barranco district inLima.
On June 22, 1941,Rover clan 5 of Lima was founded by father Chiaffredo.
On July 3, 1942,Sea Scouts was founded.
In 1946, the national headquarters was established by the firstChief Scout, engineerJosé Toribio Flores León.
In 1966, Law 16666 declared Scouting a "necessity and public utility".
From August 7 to 11, 1972, the 8thInteramerican Scout Conference was held at the Crillon Hotel in Lima.
In 1973, Dr.Elías Mendoza Habersperger was awarded theBronze Wolf, the only distinction of theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by theWorld Scout Committee for exceptional services to world Scouting.
On April 15, 1975, the present national headquarters was acquired.
In 1983, the first National Jamboree was held inChiclayo.
In 2004, the Caminantes program section was created for Scouts aged 15 to 18.
In 2007, "Operation Be Prepared" aided earthquake victims.
In 2011, the centennial National Jamboree was held at theNational Agrarian University.
From January 4 to 11, 2015, the ninth National Jamboree was held inChimbote.
From 2013 the organization uses the WOSM brand for its logo, like theSouth African Scout Association logo but with "Perú" added.[citation needed] The original fleur-de-lis emblem created in 1913 is still used as the Scout section badge and features a stylizedInti, theAndeansun-god.
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