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The Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos (Dominican Scout Association) is the national Scouting organization of the Dominican Republic. Scouting came to the Dominican Republic in 1914, and the Asociación de Scouts Dominicanos was founded in 1920 and became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1930. It serves 8,805 Scouts of both sexes (as of 2001).
Scouts are active in community service, tree planting, conservation and pollution control, and are becoming active in environmental awareness.
Many Scouts, Rovers and Scout Leaders attend annual training courses in fire control and lifesaving conducted by the Fire Department.
Program
- Manada (Cubs)-ages 7 to 11
- Tropa (Scouts)-ages 12 to 16
- Clan (Rovers)-ages 17 to 23
The Scout Motto is Siempre listo, Always ready.
The highest rank is the Scout Enriquillo, named for a Taíno Cacique who rebelled against the Spaniards in the 16th Century.
Scout Oath
Yo promente por mi honor, hacer cuanto de mi dependa para cumplir mis deberes para con Dios y la patria, ayudar al progimo en todas sus necesidades u cumplir fielmente la Ley Scout.
Scout Law
- El Scout cifra su honor en ser digno de confianza
- El Scout es leal para con su patria, padres, jefes y subordinados
- El Scout es util y ayuda a los demas sin pensar en recompensa
- El Scout es amigo de todos y hermano de todo Scout sin distincion de credo, raza, nacionalidad o clase social
- El Scout es cortes y caballeroso
- El Scout ve en la naturaleza la obra de Dios, protégé a los animales y plantas
- El Scout sonrie y canta en sus dificultades
- El Scout es economico, trabajador y cuidadoso del bien ajeno
- El Scout es limpio y sano en pensamientos, palabras y acciones
International Scouting units in the Dominican Republic
In addition, there are American Boy Scouts in Santo Domingo, linked to the Direct Service branch of the Boy Scouts of America, which supports units around the world.
