Scouting was founded by Lord Baden-Powell in August, 1907 on Brownsea Island in England. However, some of the scout movement's ideas and traditions did not come directly from England.

Where did some of scouting's ideas and traditions come from?

Answer: South Africa



Links to Scout Organizations Included in Our April Theme of World Scouting

Bharat Scouts and Guides of India
Scout Association of Japan
UK Scout Association
South African Scout Association

Additional Information on World Scouting

World Organization of the Scout Movement: Scouting Around the World