The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea

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The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea
The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea
Country Papua New Guinea
Founded 1975
Membership 6,284
Affiliation World Organization of the Scout Movement
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The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea is the national Scouting organization of Papua New Guinea. Scouting in Papua New Guinea started in 1926 as a section of Scouts Australia. The Scout Association of Papua New Guinea was incorporated in 1975[1] and joined the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1976. It had a membership of 6,284 in 2011.[2]

The Scout program requires all members to have a good understanding of their own local customs and traditions, as well as those of the other regions.

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  • Junior Scouts-ages 8–12
  • Scouts-ages 12–16
  • Senior Scouts-ages 16–25

The Scout emblem incorporates traditional spears and a kundu drum.

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