Scout Association of PNG

⚜️ Leadership begins with trust.

“Giving responsibility is the key to success with boys, especially with the rowdiest and most difficult boys.”
— Robert Baden-Powell

Young people grow when they are trusted, challenged, and given opportunities to lead. Responsibility builds confidence, develops character, and transforms potential into achievement.

In Scouting, we don't simply teach leadership—we empower young people to practice it every day.

🌟 Trust them.
🌟 Guide them.
🌟 Give them responsibility.
🌟 Watch them succeed.

“Rovering to Success” is a famous book written by Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of Scouting, and first published in 1922. The book was created as a guide for Rover Scouts and young adults to help them lead a happy, successful, and meaningful life.

Using the theme of “paddling your own canoe,” Baden-Powell explains that life is like a journey where each person must make wise choices and overcome challenges responsibly. The book encourages young people to develop strong character, self-discipline, service-mindedness, leadership, and respect for others.

Rather than being a rulebook, it shares life lessons, personal experiences, and practical advice on avoiding dangers such as gambling, alcohol abuse, extremism, and irresponsible behavior. It also highlights the importance of friendship, service, nature, faith, and helping others.

“Rovering to Success” became one of the most influential books in the Rover Scout movement and inspired generations of Scouts around the world to live with purpose, responsibility, and the true spirit of Scouting.

⚜️ “Happiness is yours if only you paddle your canoe aright.” – Robert Baden-Powell

⚜️ Rover Crews

Papua New Guinea

🌍 On the occasion of the International Day of Living Together in Peace this Saturday, May 16, we will come together with partners for a global conversation on creating safe spaces for peaceful coexistence.

Guided by Scouting’s vision of creating a better and more peaceful world, we will explore how the Movement continues to empower young people to lead with dialogue, solidarity, and understanding.

Help shape the conversation. What does Peace and Co-existence look like for you? Share in the comments

Make sure to register here! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_b5tWp-dFT0uWPGj6dU_Mrw #/registration

100 years of Scouting in Papua New Guinea. ⚜️ [1926 - 2026]. A historic milestone achievement.

A journey of leadership, service, friendship, discipline, and adventure.

Honouring the past, celebrating the present, and building the future for the next generation of scouts.

⚜️ Come join us in celebrating our 100 Years of Scouting in Papua New Guinea from 14 - 24 December in Port Moresby 2026 with more fun-filled exciting activities ⚜️

100 YEARS OF SERVICE helping youths since 1926.

OUR SCOUT VISION

To empower more young people through adventure, teamwork,and shared values to take the lead on making positive change in the community.

⚜️ Jamboree PAPUA NEW GUINEA 2026 ⚜️

Jamboree PNG 2026 will be the 100 years National Centenary Scout Jamboree in Papua New Guinea, bringing together around 2,000 local and international scouts in the Pacific including Australia and NZ from 14–24 December 2026 in Port Moresby.

The event will offer ten unforgettable days filled with adventure, friendship, cultural exchange, and exciting Scout activities. Alongside the jamboree experience, strong focus is placed on sustainability, environmental protection, social responsibility, and community wellbeing. 🌱✨

🤝 Strong volunteer support and inclusive community spirit

Jamboree PNG 2026 aims to inspire Scouts in PNG to create a more sustainable and responsible future while enjoying the true spirit of iScouting.

⚜️ Scout PNG

PAPUA NEW GUINEA

⏰ 240 DAYS TO GO. The countdown to PNGJ2026 is well and truly on!

⛺ 10 days of camping, activities, entertainment, making friends, lifelong memories and SO MUCH MORE!

Register and sign up now to be part of this exciting event.

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⚜️ **The book that started a global movement**