History of Scouting - Quick Quiz

Key Scouting Facts Answers

1.- Who started Scouting in 1907?

Ans - BP - Robert Stevenson Smythe Baden Powell

2.- What book did he write which “kick started” Scouting?

• Ans - Scouting For Boys
• over 100 million copies have been sold

3.- When did Wolf Cubs, now known as Cub Scouts, start?

• Ans - 1914 is when the first Wolf Cub Packs were formed

4.- How many people have been involved in Scouting since 1907? At least?????

• Ans - Over 500 Million young people and Adults have been involved in Scouting

5. - 920 saw the 1st World Scout Jamboree. Where was it held?

• Ans - Kensington Olympia in London
• 8,000 Scouts from 34 nations attended the event, which was hosted in a glass-roofed building covering an area of 6 acres
  

6. - What was “Bob a Job” week?

• Ans - where Scouts did small jobs for the public, mainly friends and neighbours, in return for a "bob" (5 new pence). This was to raise funds.

7. - In 1976, who for the first time, could join Venture Scouts?

• Ans - Girls aged 16 and above - 1991 is when girls were able to join all other sections

8. - In 1982 name the new section that started up?

• Ans - Beaver Scouts

9. - What did Gordano Scouts do to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Scouting?

• Ans - 1st August - Sunrise ceremony with Breakfast
• Sept - Fun of Scouting event
• Both events were at the newly re-opened Glenny Wood
• Gordano Scouts also attended the World Scout Jamboree and the County Jamboree  - Ton of Fun

10. - In 2021 Squirrel Scouts Section commences. Who are they?

Ans - Young People age between 4 - 6 years of age are members of Squirrels, our newest section.