The Scout Library
You will find here the most recent documents published by the World Scout Bureau to support leaders, programme developers, trainers and managers of National Scout Organizations in their roles.
We are presenting here only the most recent documents, those that you can download or order from International SCOut REsources (SCORE), the world Scout shop. National Scout Organizations which want to translate these documents in their national language are invited to contact the World Scout Bureau.
The documents are presented in two main categories (click on a category to access it):
Better Scouting for More Young People
For over a hundred years, Scouting has been making a real contribution to creating a better world by helping young people to develop their full potential as individuals and to play a constructive role in society. However, Scouting can only have a real impact as a social force if it is able to attract and retain young people - and supporting adults - long enough to really make a difference.
As a voluntary Movement, young people must make a conscious decision to join and to stay. It is therefore unrealistic to assume that Scouting will appeal to all young people. However, there are many more young people – and supporting adults - who would enjoy and benefit from Scouting than we currently serve.
While the growth of our Movement is ultimately the result of delivering high-quality Scouting, haphazard growth is not sustainable. The factors affecting the growth and development of associations vary from one country to another, but, whatever the situation, offering better Scouting to more young people requires a strategic focus.
Find documents for Unit Leaders, Group leaders, Section Commissioners, Programme Developers and Trainers.
Download documents for Commissioners, Programme Developers and Trainers.
