Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar exist as branches of the parent organisations in the United Kingdom.
Scouting and Guiding in Gibraltar exist as branches of the parent organisations in the United Kingdom.
| Gibraltar Scouts | |||
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| Owner | The Scout Association | ||
| Headquarters | Lathbury | ||
| Country | Gibraltar | ||
| Founded | 27 March 1908 | ||
| Founder | Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell | ||
| Membership | approximately 282 [1] | ||
| Chief Scout | HE The Governor of Gibraltar | ||
| Chief Commissioner | Mark Rodriguez | ||
| Website http://www.gibscouts.com | |||
Gibraltar Scouts operates as a branch of the United Kingdom Scout Association, due to Gibraltar's affiliation as a British overseas territory. Gibraltar Boy Scouts were first recognised as a Branch of the Boy Scouts Association of the United Kingdom in 1913 [2]
The first overseas troop of The Scout Association, the 1st Gibraltar Scout Troop, was established on 27 March 1908. It has since amalgamated with the 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop, becoming the 1st/4th Gibraltar (Marques of Milford Haven's Own) Scout Group. This is the largest Group in Gibraltar with a membership of 180 members divided into two Beaver colonies, two Cub packs, two Scout troops, one Explorer Unit and a Corps of Drums. The 2nd Gibraltar Boy Scout Troop was formed in 1910. The first Wolf Cub Pack in Gibraltar was formed in 1914. The first Rover Crew was formed by the 2nd Gibraltar Scout Group in 1928. The 3rd and 4th Gibraltar Scout Troop were formed prior to 1913. [2]
The Gibraltar Sea Scouts arose from an amalgamation of the 5th Gibraltar Sea Scouts, formed in 1914, with the 3rd Gibraltar Sea Scouts Group. The Group is Royal Navy recognised. [3] The group is well known for its band, the Gibraltar Sea Scouts Pipe Band. [4]
In 2008, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the formation of Scouting in Gibraltar, the Gibraltar Parliament passed a motion conferring Freedom of the City of Gibraltar on The Scout Association (Gibraltar Branch). [5]
The Gibraltar Scout Promise and Law, as well as other Scouting requirements, closely follow that of the UK. Although the program activities are taken from the British system, Gibraltar Scouting is geared to the local way of life. Training for Wood Badge and leader training are conducted with the help of British and nearby affiliated Scout associations. Gibraltar Scouts participate in numerous camps and events in Gibraltar as well as throughout the UK and southern Spain.
| Girlguiding Gibraltar | |||
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| Country | Gibraltar | ||
| Founded | 1914/1925 | ||
| Founder | Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell | ||
| Chief Guide | Liz Burnley | ||
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