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Scouting or theScout Movement is a youthmovement which became popularly established in the first decade of the twentieth century.
It follows theScout method ofinformal education with an emphasis on practicaloutdoor activities, includingcamping,woodcraft,aquatics,hiking,backpacking andsports. A widely recognized movement characteristic is the Scoutuniform, by intenthiding all differences of social standing and encouragingequality, withneckerchief (known as a scarf in some countries) and (originally) acampaign hat or comparableheadwear. Distinctiveinsignia include thefleur-de-lis as well asmerit badges or patches. In many countries,girl only organizations, whose members are often called Guides instead of Scouts, use atrefoil insignia instead of the fleur-de-lis.
The original program was for youths between the ages of 11 and 17. Other programs for youths who are too young to be in the main program and take theScout Promise sometimes exist within an organization. Early examples areWolf Cubs andBrownies. Programs can also exist for those who are older. Early examples areRovers orRangers. The actual names or even existence depend on organization and time period. Speciality programs, such asSea Scouts, exist. (Full article...)

Queen's Gate House, still commonly known by its previous name ofBaden-Powell House, is a conference centre inSouth Kensington, London. It was built as a tribute toLord Baden-Powell, the founder ofScouting, and has served as the headquarters forThe Scout Association, as a hostel providing modern and affordable lodging for Scouts,Guides, their families and the general public staying in London and as a conference and event venue.
The building committee, chaired bySir Harold Gillett,Lord Mayor of London, purchased the site in 1956, and assignedRalph Tubbs to design the house in themodern architectural style. The foundation stone was laid in 1959 by World Chief GuideOlave, Lady Baden-Powell, and it was opened in 1961 byQueen Elizabeth II. The largest part of the £400,000 cost was provided by the Scout Movement itself and the building previously included a number of tributes to the founder including hosting a small exhibition about Scouting, and agranite statue of Baden-Powell byDon Potter located outside the building. (Full article...)
László Nagy (2 September 1921 – 18 December 2009;Hungarian pronunciation:[ˈlaːsloːˈnɒɟ]) was theSecretary General of theWorld Organization of the Scout Movement from 1 May 1968 to 31 October 1988. ASwiss citizen ofHungarian origin, he was asociologist, ahistorian, a Doctor ofPolitical Science, a formerjournalist and the author of a number of books on politics. (Full article...)
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