SCOUTS IN FRANCE JAXON SELF

TIMELINE OF SCOUTING IN FRANCE 1920 The Federation of Scouts de France founded by Father Jacques Sevin, Canon Cornette and Edouard deMacedo. World Jamboree Olympia. Illustration 1921 Foundation French Federation of Scouts which includes 3 autonomous women's sections: Neutral, Protestant and Jewish The German occupation prohibits Scouting movement in the northern zone. They remain illegally 1947 The Jamboree of Peace brings to Moisson (Yvelines) 25,000 Scouts from 42 different nationalities. In the aftermath of global conflict, Scouting defends peace The war in Algeria created tensions within the Scouts of France Educational Reform Scouts of France (1964) and Guides of France (1966) while standing Vatican II. The branch is divided into 2 parts 1982 Opening of Scouts de France to girls. In 1991, foundation Muslim Scouts of France is supported by the Scouts de France.

FÉDÉRATION DU SCOUTISME FRANÇAIS The Members of the federation are: Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs de France (founded in 1911, interreligious, 35,000 members) Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs unionistes de France (founded in 1911, Protestant, 5,000 members) Eclaireuses et Eclaireurs israélites de France (founded in 1923, Jewish) Scouts et Guides de France (founded in 2004 after the merger of Scouts de France (1920) and Guides de France (1923), Catholic, 70,000 members) Scouts Musulmans de France (founded in 1990, Muslim)

MISSION STATEMENT (SGDF)

SCOUTS ET GUIDES DE FRANCE (SGDF) Louveteaux/Jeannettes (Cubs): ages 8 to 12 Scouts/Guides: ages 11 to 15 Pionniers/Caravelles (Explorers): ages 14 to 17 Compagnons (Rovers): ages 17 to 21

PROJECT INITIATIVE

SCOUT LAW Le scout tient parole. En patrouille, je m’affirme et je fais des choix. The scout keeps his word. In my patrol, I stand my ground and I make decisions. Le scout développe ses talents. En patrouille, j’invente et j’explore. The Scout develops his talents. In my patrol, I invent and I explore. Le scout a l’esprit d’équipe. En patrouille, j’accueille et je rends service. The Scout has team spirit. In my patrol, I accept everybody and I serve. Le scout prend soin de son corps. En patrouille, je me dépasse. The Scout takes care for his body. In my patrol, I surpass myself. Dieu propose au scout, un chemin. En patrouille, je découvre en Jésus un ami. God proposes a way to the Scout. In my patrol, I discover a friend in Jesus. Le scout respecte l’autre. Fille ou garçon, j’exprime mes sentiments. The Scout respects other people. Girl or boy, I express my feelings.

EMBLEMS (QUESTIONS)