Scouting organizations for your children

Do you live in Luxembourg and want to give your children the opportunity to meet other children or young people of the same age? Do you want to give them the chance to make new friends outside of school?

Empowering young residents of Luxembourg through scouting

The Scouting community has a strong presence in Luxembourg. Scouting organizations play an essential role there, with a significant impact on young people. They promote personal development and instill values of citizenship and community service.

Scouting aims to develop young people's skills, character, and sense of responsibility.

The history of scouting in Luxembourg

Scouting has a long history in Luxembourg. The country's first scout group was created in 1914, just four years after Lord Baden-Powell founded the scout movement.

Over the years, Scouting in Luxembourg has grown exponentially. Today,there are several active Scout groups throughout the country.

These groups offer Luxembourgish children and young adults a platform to engage in a wide range of activities. These range from outdoor adventures to community service projects.

Since 2019, HRH Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume has been the Chief Scout of Luxembourg. He took over this role after the death of his grandfather, Grand Duke Jean.

Values of the Luxembourg Scout Movement

Scouting in Luxembourg is based on fundamental values that guide its activities and programs. These values include teamwork, responsibility, respect for others and the environment, and personal development.

Regardless of the Scout movement chosen, there are common values: empowering children and young Scouts and Guides, thriving within a group social life, developing team spirit and sharing, learning tolerance, respecting nature, etc.

Scouting activities in Luxembourg

In Scouting movements, tablets and other social networks are forgotten in favor of group games, outdoor activities, and learning about natural resources.

Through various Scouting activities, young people are encouraged to discover their potential, develop leadership skills, and become active and engaged citizens.

Scout groups in Luxembourg regularly organize meetings and camps. These focus on developing practical skills and independence, promoting teamwork, and discovering nature.

Hiking, camping, orienteering, and first aid training are an integral part of the Scouting experience. Young people thus acquire skills that are useful in their current and future lives. They also improve their problem-solving abilities.

Camps are regularly organized during school vacations or weekend meetings. They allow young people to meet regularly in a spirit of solidarity and education. In this way, they form lasting friendships over the years.

Enrolling your children in a Scouting organization in Luxembourg

There are three Scouting federations in Luxembourg. You can enroll your children in any of these organizations:

• the FNEL or Fédération Nationale des Eclaireurs et Eclaireuses du Luxembourg (National Federation of Scouts and Guides of Luxembourg),
• the LGS, Lëtzebuerger Guiden a Scouten, and the ESL,
• Europa Scouts vu Lëtzebuerg.

You are sure to find the right movement for your children.

National Federation of Scouts of Luxembourg - FNEL

The FNEL, Fédération Nationale des Eclaireurs du Luxembourg, is a secular scouting movement that welcomes children from the age of 6. There are several sections depending on the age of your children. The many activities are focused on nature, group activities, and sharing.

Various groups are active in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. You can find more information on the website fnel.lu

Robert Schuman French-speaking unit

The Robert Schuman French-speaking unit of the Scouts and Guides of Luxembourg is open to children aged 8 and above. For more information, visit the website urs.lu.

Telstar English-speaking unit

Telstar is the English-speaking unit of the FNEL National Federation of Scouts. Children can participate from the age of 6. For more information, visit the website telstar.lu

Lëtzebuerger Guiden a Scouten - Guides and Scouts of Luxembourg - LGS

Children can join the LGS from the age of 6. For more information, visit thewebsitewww.lgs.lu.

The Saint Alphonse Group (Agrupamento de Escuteiros de Santo Afonso, or simply AESA) is the Portuguese-speaking unit of the Lëtzebuerger Guiden a Scouten. The movement has been active since 1982.

Membership is open to children aged 7 and above. For more information, visit www.saintalphonse.lgs.lu

Europa Scouts vu Lëtzebuerg - Scouts of Europe in Luxembourg

The Europa Scouten vu Lëtzebuerg are members of the International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe.

With over 55,000 members, they work according to the same fundamental Catholic principles. Membership is open to children aged 8 and above.

For more information , visit europa-scouten.lu.

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