Suomen Partiolaiset - Finlands Scouter ry (The Guides and Scouts of Finland, GSF) is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Finland. Scouting was founded in Finland in 1910 as part of the Russian Empire, registered with the central organization of the tsarist Russian Scout movementРусский Скаут. Finnish Scouting was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922. Guiding started in 1910 and was among the founding members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. In 1972 the Girl Guide Association and the Boy Scout Association merged and formed Suomen Partiolaiset. The association has about 75,000 members.
In Finland, the Scouting movement was viewed early on as an alternative to the Pioneers communist youth organization, which was active for some time in the Nordic nation.
The Finnish Scout organization is a nonpolitical, nonsectarian and multilingual organization, as evidenced by the name of the organization itself, using both the Finnish and Swedish languages. Its religious neutrality is reflected in the Finnish Scout promise, which begins "I promise to love my God..."
Scouting is one of the most popular hobbies in Finland. To live with nature, act according to its conditions and protecting and honoring it, is one of the cornerstones of Finnish Scouting. Another important objective is to learn social abilities. Finnish Scouts and Guides learn how to become knowledgeable and active citizens, at ease with other countries and cultures. Finnish Scouting culture itself includes wearing a unique skullcap hat called a väiski as part of the uniform.
In this country of thousands of lakes and abundance of green forests, hikes and camps are a vital part of Scouting. Outdoor activities, winter camps and skiing tours greatly test the knowledge and skills of the Scouts.
All groups plan and execute their own programs and emphasize special interests. Community involvement and service to help members become active, responsible members of society are stressed in the program.
Sea Scouts carry out many kinds of activities related to sailing and undergo an extensive training program in seamanship, with an emphasis on safety. They have large on-the-water gatherings every year and a Sea Scout camp every four years.
The Finnish Scouts have close international ties with Scouts in other countries, particularly Scandinavian countries. They have also expanded its international connections to Russia through youth exchanges between the two countries. Scouts in Finland are actively involved in development projects in Africa and have raised funds for the immunization program for Nepal.
Scout Promiseedit
I promise to do my best to live for the good of my country and the world, to develop in my spiritual beliefs and worldview and fulfil the ideals of the <age group> every day.
Oldest unitedit
Toimen Pojat (Unga Fribyggare in Swedish), a Scouting troop in Kauniainen, Finland was established in 1910. Toimen Pojat is the oldest continuously operating Scout troop in Finland. During the Russian ban on Scouting in the 1910s before the Finnish independence in 1917, the troop operated underground. Many traditions that distinguish the troop formed during that period.[citation needed]
Structuresedit
Suomen Partiolaiset is divided in 10 Scout districts, which resemble the former Finnish provinces. The only exception is Finlands Svenska Scouter r.f. serving the Swedish minority in Finland and the Åland Islands. 11% of the 7- to 10-year-olds and 13% of 10- to 14-year-old Finns are members of the organization. Girl Scouts represent 56% of the total. There are about 900 Scout troops.
Jamboreesedit
Suomen Partiolaiset has organised a number of Jamborees, known as "FinnJamboree"s:
^"The eighth major camp of the Finnish Scouts Kajo 2022 Evo 15. -23.7.2022". Kajo 2022.
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This article includes a list of general references but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations September 2015 Learn how and when to remove this message Suomen Partiolaiset Finlands Scouter ry The Guides and Scouts of Finland GSF is the national Scouting and Guiding association of Finland Scouting was founded in Finland in 1910 as part of the Russian Empire registered with the central organization of the tsarist Russian Scout movement Russkij Skaut Finnish Scouting was among the charter members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1922 Guiding started in 1910 and was among the founding members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts In 1972 the Girl Guide Association and the Boy Scout Association merged and formed Suomen Partiolaiset The association has about 75 000 members Suomen Partiolaiset Finlands Scouter ryThe Guides and Scouts of FinlandHeadquartersHelsinkiCountryFinlandFounded1972Membership75 000AffiliationWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts World Organization of the Scout MovementWebsitepartio fi English Scouting portal In Finland the Scouting movement was viewed early on as an alternative to the Pioneers communist youth organization which was active for some time in the Nordic nation Contents 1 Programme 1 1 Scout Promise 2 Oldest unit 3 Structures 4 Jamborees 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksProgramme edit nbsp Scout camp center in Oriniemi Hirvensalo Turku The Finnish Scout organization is a nonpolitical nonsectarian and multilingual organization as evidenced by the name of the organization itself using both the Finnish and Swedish languages Its religious neutrality is reflected in the Finnish Scout promise which begins I promise to love my God Scouting is one of the most popular hobbies in Finland To live with nature act according to its conditions and protecting and honoring it is one of the cornerstones of Finnish Scouting Another important objective is to learn social abilities Finnish Scouts and Guides learn how to become knowledgeable and active citizens at ease with other countries and cultures Finnish Scouting culture itself includes wearing a unique skullcap hat called a vaiski as part of the uniform In this country of thousands of lakes and abundance of green forests hikes and camps are a vital part of Scouting Outdoor activities winter camps and skiing tours greatly test the knowledge and skills of the Scouts All groups plan and execute their own programs and emphasize special interests Community involvement and service to help members become active responsible members of society are stressed in the program Sea Scouts carry out many kinds of activities related to sailing and undergo an extensive training program in seamanship with an emphasis on safety They have large on the water gatherings every year and a Sea Scout camp every four years The Finnish Scouts have close international ties with Scouts in other countries particularly Scandinavian countries They have also expanded its international connections to Russia through youth exchanges between the two countries Scouts in Finland are actively involved in development projects in Africa and have raised funds for the immunization program for Nepal Scout Promise edit I promise to do my best to live for the good of my country and the world to develop in my spiritual beliefs and worldview and fulfil the ideals of the lt age group gt every day Oldest unit editToimen Pojat Unga Fribyggare in Swedish a Scouting troop in Kauniainen Finland was established in 1910 Toimen Pojat is the oldest continuously operating Scout troop in Finland During the Russian ban on Scouting in the 1910s before the Finnish independence in 1917 the troop operated underground Many traditions that distinguish the troop formed during that period citation needed Structures editSuomen Partiolaiset is divided in 10 Scout districts which resemble the former Finnish provinces The only exception is Finlands Svenska Scouter r f serving the Swedish minority in Finland and the Aland Islands 11 of the 7 to 10 year olds and 13 of 10 to 14 year old Finns are members of the organization Girl Scouts represent 56 of the total There are about 900 Scout troops Jamborees editSuomen Partiolaiset has organised a number of Jamborees known as FinnJamboree s Name Location Year Participants Karelia Koli 1979 c 9 000 Miilu Charcoal pile Jamijarvi 1985 c 10 000 Tervas Core Kannonkoski 1990 c 13 500 Loisto Beacon Hanko 1996 c 14 500 Tarus Padasjoki 2004 c 13 000 Kilke Jingle Hameenlinna 2010 c 10 500 Roihu Blaze 1 Hameenlinna 2016 c 17 000 Kajo Gleam 2 Hameenlinna 2022 c 13 000See also editJarl WahlstromReferences edit Roihu 2016 Liekeissa Aventyr Together Ablaze Adventure Together roihu2016 fi in Finnish The eighth major camp of the Finnish Scouts Kajo 2022 Evo 15 23 7 2022 Kajo 2022 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia 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