Seychelles Scout Association

File:Seychelles Scout Association emblem.png

The Scout emblem of the Seychelles Scout Association incorporates the shape of a coconut.

The Seychelles Scout Association (SSA) is the national Scouting organization of the Seychelles. Scouting in Seychelles was founded in 1927 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 2002. The association has 584 members (as of 2004). In 2007, Shelton Jolicoeur was elected Chief Scout, replacing Basil Soundy.

History

Scouting in Seychelles started in 1927 as an overseas branch of The Scout Association (UK) and aimed mainly to British boys. Later it was opened to all boys. In 1977, Scouting was banned by the government of the now independent country.

The Scout movement was readmitted in 1994 and became a member of WOSM in 2002. Since 1998, the SSA is twinned to the Greater London South West County of the Scout Association (UK).

Program

The association is divided in three age-groups:

• Cub Scouts (ages 7 to 11)
• Boy Scouts (ages 12 to 15)
• Rover Scouts (ages 16 to 20)

As French is also an official language, the Scout Motto is Sois Prêt (Be Prepared) in French.

External links

• Seychelles Project of London Scouts
• Basic informations