The Scouting Movement was banned by the Chinese Communist Party after it consolidated its power throughout the Mainland following its victory in the Chinese Civil War 1949. However, Scouting was re-introduced in Shanghai and Shanghai Scout Club was founded in December 2006. Many camps and training activities were organized. Scout Leaders were trained. In August 2008, the Scout Association of the People's Republic of China was officially founded. From there, the movement spread to other provinces. However, the organization is not officially supported by the government of China. Currently, the movement has one National Council, two Regional Councils, four District Councils and nine Crews/Troop from four different Provinces.
Organization/Movement
The organization/movement is governed according to the statutory Policy, Organization and Rules of the association. All members join the association voluntarily and it is open for all who are willing to follow the principle of the association, the Scout Promise and the Scout Laws. Any Race, Gender and Social Class is welcome. The only limit is the minimum age of 15 years.
3. A Scout's duty is to be useful and to help others.
4. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother/sister to every other Scout.
5. A Scout is courteous.
6. A Scout is a friend to animals.
7. A Scout obeys orders of his/her parents, leader or Scoutmaster without question.
8. A Scout smiles and whistles under all difficulties.
9. A Scout is thrifty.
10. A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.
Simplified Mandarin
1.童子军的荣誉是值得信任的。
2.童子军是忠诚的。
3.童子军的职责是有用和帮助他人。
4.童子军是大家的朋友，是其他童子军的兄弟/姐妹。
5.童子军是有礼貌的。
6.童子军是动物的朋友。
7.侦察兵服从他/她父母的命令，毫无疑问的领袖或小队长。
8.侦察员在各种困难下都能笑出声来。
9.童子军是节俭的。
10.童子军在思想、言行上都是干净的。
Scout Sign and salute
To do the Scout sign, the middle three fingers of the right hand are raised and the thumb covering the little finger, with the upper arm held horizontally and the forearm vertically. The three raised fingers represent the three fundamental parts of the Scout Promise, and the thumb over the little finger represents the strong protecting the weak. The Scout sign is used whenever pledging the Scout Promise. To do the Scout salute, do the Scout sign and then the middle finger is moved until it touches the right eyebrow.
Chief Commissioner
The Chief Commissioner or CC is the administrative head of the Scout Association of the People's Republic of China. The first Chief Commissioner was appointed in August 2008. He is Rover Ye and was the first Wood Badge holder in the People's Republic of China.
Sections
Venture Scout - Between 15 and 17 years. Motto: "BE PREPARED".
Senior Venture Scout - Between 17 and 18.5 years. Motto: "LOOK WIDE".
Rover Scout - Adults. Motto: "SERVICE".
The Scout Association of the People's Republic of China does not have the Cub Scout and Scout sections which are standard in most countries in the Scouting Movement; in China all boys and girls in this age group are required to be part of the Young Pioneers of China. The Association respects and agrees with the government's objectives and policies.
Training scheme/program
The Scout Association of the People's Republic of China has its own Training Scheme/Program for all three sections. The Scouts will be awarded with badges after completion of each training scheme.
Venture Scout
Tenderfoot Badge
3rd Class Badge
2nd Class Badge
1st Class Badge
Grey Scout Cord
Senior Venture Scout
Citizenship Badge
Scout Craft Badge
Project Badge
Expedition Badge
Service Badge
Yellow Scout Cord
The Senior Venture Scout will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the Premier Scout Award.
Rover Scout
Tenderfoot Badge
Scout Craft Award
Rambler's Award
Project Award
Service Award
The Rover Scout will attend the standardization and when successful, he/she will be awarded the President Award.
Scout Leader/Wood Badge training scheme
Good Rover Scout will be given a chance to be a Scout Leader in a Troop/Crew/Group. He/She will attend the Wood Badge Training Scheme organized by the association. The whole training takes about 15 months. Successful Scout Leaders will be awarded the Wood Badge.
