Scouting - Not So Trivial

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1. Whose book 'Scouting for Boys' started Scouting? Robert Baden Powell Rudyard Kipling Winston Churchill Douglas Bader

2. Scouting has a formal mission statement that explains its purpose. What is included in this mission? To contribute to the education of young people To introduce youth to teamwork To conduct physical activity for youth To develop leadership in young people and adults

3. Scouts were into icons well before computers and icon clip art came along. Scouts from all over the world wear a badge based on what icon? Cross Escutcheon Fleur de Lys Acorn & Leaves

4. Scouts have their own language (to a degree anyway). What do they call their regular large gatherings? Kumbaya Gymbaroo Jamboree Ginganguli

5. Girl Guides (or Girl Scouts in some countries) were an offshoot of Scouting - which was originally for boys only. Who was first asked by the founder of Scouting to develop a similar program for girls? His sister, Agnes His childhood friend, Tabitha His wife, Olave A former Army nurse he knew in India, Marcia

6. Scouting Leaders must undertake training. What will a Leader wear to show that they have completed advanced training? Scouting uniform A metal pin A brightly woven badge Wooden beads

7. Scouting developed largely spontaneously in response to 'Scouting for Boys'. In 1909 a Rally was held that led to a more formal organisation under the leadership of the founder. Where was this Rally held? Cottermouth Brownsea Island Crystal Palace Gilwell Park

8. OK, let’s test your knowledge of the special Scout language again. Most Scout uniforms include a brightly coloured scarf. Usually the scarf will identify where the Scout comes from, or at times such as during large gatherings, that they are part of that gathering. Scouts use a special fastener for their scarves. What do Scouts call this fastener? Boggle Toggle Oggel Woggle

9. Scouts have often been featured in the movies or on TV. What is the name of the 1966 Disney film starring Fred MacMurry as the somewhat reluctant Scoutmaster who later came to realise how Scouting had enriched not only the lives of his Scouts, but his life as well? Follow Me, Boys! Summer Camp Be Prepared The Long Hike

10. Scouting is about providing members with skills for life. What is something that a Scout might learn during Scouting activities? Acting First Aid All of these Map Reading