The Scouts of France

The SDF is a scouting movement of the Catholic Church. The Scouts de France was founded in 1920 by Father Sevin. They provide young boys and girls, a team share, and a faith life, through which they participate in building the world.

SDF's Scouting system is complementary to the scholar and family education. It aims the personal and social development of each young member, by the following :

Character, health, creativity, service for others, Reliance to God

By activities like camping, by realizing together big projects., the association helps its young members to have more lucidity concerning the outside world and become active citizens in their society and environment. It's also a concrete discovery of the Christian hope and faith.

Membership today in SDF exists in 1,500 areas and includes more than 110,000 members. The staff is composed of volunteers responsible for scouting activities and programs, depending on the ages.

Program Sections:

• Sarabandes / Beavers: ages 6 to 8
• Louveteaux / Louvettes- Cubs: ages 8 to 12
• Scouts / Scoutes: ages 11 to 15
• Pionniers /Pionni- Explorers: ages 14 to 17
• Compagnons/ Rovers: ages 17 to 21

• Mousses / Sea Scouts: ages 14 to 17
• Arc-en-ciel: handicapped division

Scout Motto: Sois Pret……Be Prepared

Scout Law:

• A Scout's honor is to be trusted.
• A Scout is loyal for life.
• A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
• A Scout shares with everyone.
• A Scout is courteous and fights against injustice.
• A Scout protects life because it was created by God.
• A Scout obeys and finishes what he starts.
• A Scout smiles under all difficulties.
• A Scout is careful of possessions and property.
• A Scout is pure and shines pureness.