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INDEXThe Scout Movement . 04 Dominican Scouts . 06 Scout Law . 08 Cubs . 10 Scouts. 12 Explorers . 14 Rovers. 16 Scout Uniform. 18 100 years of scouting. 20 International program. 22 Cherokee Scout Reservation . 24 Mama Sue. 27 My Summer at CSR . 28 My Summer at CSR (Handycraft). 30 Design, Photography and Drawings by Librael Dariel Henríquez Tineo 2 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC A MESSAGE FOR YOU his magazine was my final project for my The theme was about the scouts in the photography class. of course, it was in Dominican Republic, so here you will find Tspanish and only with pictures taken here pictures of my troop (88), how we do our in the Dominican Republic, also the name of the reunions, our hikes and our camps. Also I added magazine was ‘‘Travesía’’ (crossing) In english. some of our 100 Years Jamboree that was held in november last year in San Pedro de Macorís. You will learn about how we work, starting from Manada (Cubs), Tropa (Scouts), Caminantes (Explorers) and Clan (Rovers). I wanted to put this because when I was at cherokee a lot of Staff members, Scoutmasters and the kids asked me about wich rank I was. With this, I hope you understand how we are organized. I decided to make an english version because when I published ‘‘Travesía’’, Mama Sue asked me if she could get some copies to display at cherokee, so I thought it was a good Idea to make this so the scouts at cherokee could learn more about scouting in the Dominican Republic. I Can’t wait to go back to Cherokee, to live that amazing experience again with the amazing people I met in that 2014 summer. Thanks Leidy González, Lisa Cristiano, Papa Neil, The Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos, Mama Sue, Staff members, All of the amazing kids and scoutmasters I met and of course the man who hired me, Colin Lemon. If it were not for you I would not have had the best summer of my life 3 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The Scout Movement Beginnings s a movement that aims to support (Chief of Scouts in young people in their physical, mental British Africa), Ernest and spiritual development, that they Thompson Seton of may play constructive roles in society, the Woodcraft Indians, with a strong focus on the outdoors and William Alexander Smith survival skills. During the first half of the of the Boys’ Brigade, and 20th century, the movement grew to his publisher Pearson. encompass three major age groups for boys I(Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Rover Scout) and, in In the summer of 1907 1910, a new organization, Girl Guides, was Baden-Powell held a created for girls (Brownie Guide, Girl Guide camp on Brownsea and Girl Scout, Ranger Guide). It is one of several worldwide youth organizations. Island in England to test ideas for his book. This camp and the publication of Scouting for Boys In 1906 and 1907 Robert Baden-Powell, a are generally regarded as the start of the Scout lieutenant general in the British Army, wrote movement. a book for boys about reconnaissance and scouting. Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Boys (London, 1908), based on his earlier books about military scouting, with influence and support of Frederick Russell Burnham 4 INSCOUTING THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC There are more than 40 million Scouts , youth and adults , men and women , in more than 200 countries and territories. 5 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Dominican Scouts he Asociación de Scouts Many Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders Dominicanos (Dominican Scout attend annual training courses in fire Association) is the national control and lifesaving conducted by the Fire scouting organization of the Department. DominicanT Republic. Scouting came to the Dominican Republic in 1914, and the The Scout Oath Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos was founded in 1920 and became a member I promise on my honor and with the grace of of the World Organization of the Scout God , do everything in my power to fulfill my Movement in 1930. It serves 1,278 Scouts duty to God and country, helping others in all of both sexes as of 2011. circumstances and faithfully fulfill the Scout Scouts are active in community service, Law. tree planting, conservation and pollution control, and are becoming active in The Scout Motto is Siempre listo, environmental awareness. Always ready. 6 La Bajada, San Francisco de Macoris SCOUTING Dominican Scouts IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 7 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Scout Law -The Scout encrypts your honor in being trustworthy -The Scout is loyal to his country , parents, bosses and subordinates -The Scout is useful and helps others without thought of reward -The Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every Scout without distinction of religion, race , nationality or social class -The Scout is courteous and gentlemanly -The Scout sees in nature the work of God , protects animals and plants -The Scout smiles and sings in his difficulties -The Scout is economical , hardworking and caring for another’s good -The Scout is clean and healthy in thoughts, words and actions 8 SCOUTING INThe THE DOMINIC AspiritN REPUBLIC is there in every boy; it has to be discovered and brought to light. - Robert Baden Powell Waterfront Lake, Cherokee Scout Reservation 9 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Manada CUBS Cub Scout is a participant States, it is still exclusively for boys. A few in the Cub Scout train- organizations also operate a Sea Cub ver- ing program operated by sion of Cub Scouts. many Scouting organiza- tions for young persons, mainly boys aged about 7 Cub Scouts Prayer to 11. Sweet and good Sir , AIn some organizations they are known by their original name of Wolf Cubs or simply teach me to be as Cubs. humble and kind, to imitate your example, The program is often referred to simply to love you with all my heart , as Cubbing. Originally the Cubs program and to follow the path was open only to boys; girls were expect- ed to join the Brownies. Since about 1990 I will take with you. the Cubs has been open to both girls and Amen. boys in several countries, but in the United 10 SCOUTING Manada IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC The Wolf Cub scheme was started by Baden-Powell wanted something Wolf Cubbing. It has been The Boy Scouts Association in 1914, quite different from a watered down speculated that Baden-Powell CUBS seven years after the foundation of Boy Scout program and recog- may have had a number of the Boy Scouts, in order to cater to nized that too close an association reasons to call this section the many younger boys who were between the junior program and Wolf Cubs. Wolf was one of too young to be Boy Scouts but who the Boy Scouts would detract from the ranks some Native Amer- wanted to be associated with Scout- both. Baden-Powell wanted a junior ican tribes gave to their best ing. scheme with distinct name, uniform scouts; Wolf was the name and other identity and program. of the cannon made in the In 1914, there were articles in the railway workshops at Mafek- Headquarters Gazette (a then reg- In 1914 Baden Powell announced a ing. So a young boy not old ular journal for leaders) outlining junior section for Scouting. In 1916, enough to be a wolf or true official “Junior Scout” then “Wolf he published his own outlines for Scout could be a baby wolf or Cub” schemes. However, Robert such a scheme, it was to be called Wolf Cub. 11 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Tropa SCOUTS Scout (in some coun- Troops subdivide into patrols of about tries a Boy Scout, Girl six Scouts and engage in outdoor and Scout or Pathfinder) is special interest activities. a boy or a girl, usually 11–18 years of age, participating in the Scouts Prayer worldwide Scouting movement. Lord , teach me to be generous A to serve you as you deserve You Because of the large age and develop- to give without measure ment span, many Scouting associations fight without fear of injury have split this age group into a junior to work tirelessly , and a senior section. And wait no longer reward than to know that I Scouts are organized into troops aver- your holy will . aging 20–30 Scouts under the guidance of one or more Scout Leaders. Amen. 12 SCOUTING Tropa IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC A Scout learns the cornerstones of the Scout Primary activities include camping, woodcraft, method, Scout Promise, and Scout Law. first aid, aquatics, hiking, backpacking, and These are designed to instill character, sports. citizenship, personal fitness, and leadership in boys through a structured program of The troop is the fundamental unit of the outdoor activities. Scouts. This is the group a Scout joins and via Common ways to implement the Scout which he participates in Scouting activities, method include spending time together such as camping, backpacking, and canoeing. in small groups with shared experiences, rituals, and activities, as well as emphasiz- The troop leadership, youth and adult, orga- ing good citizenship and decision-making nizes and provides support for these activities. that are age-level appropriate. Cultivating a It may include as few as a half-dozen Scouts, love and appreciation of the outdoors and or as many as seventy or more. Troops usually outdoor activities are key elements. meet weekly. 13 Special Edition No.1 SCOUTING IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Caminantes EXPLORERS n explorer is a young program this youth movement for person aged between teenagers from 11 to 16 years old.
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