Development of the Movement in Liechtenstein

Scouting in Liechtenstein began in Schaan in 1931 and Guiding started in Vaduz in 1932.
The Scout Association became a member of the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) in 1933. The Girl Guides of Liechtenstein became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in 1952.
At the end of World War II, Rangers and Rovers helped in refugee camps.
In 1953 the World Scout Conference took place in Vaduz and for this reason, a special scout stamp was published.
A first-aid-group for Scouts and Guides was founded in 1973.
The Scouts and Guides have had their own shop since 1976 and in 1979, they started publishing a magazine for leaders, which is called "KNOTEN".
Co-operation between the Scout and the Guide Associations has increased since 1981, when joint activities were organized to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Scout Movement in Liechtenstein. In 1989, the two Associations merged and its official name now is "Pfadfinder und Pfadfinderinnen Liechtensteins". HSH Prince Nikolaus of Liechtenstein and his sister, HSH Princess Nora are Honorary Members of the Movement.
Among the main events in the scouting year are the annual summer camps, winter camps and various activities for all branches at national level.
The Liechtenstein Scout and Guide Movement has approx. 820 members (335 f/485 m) in 11 troops (Abteilungen). All members wear the same uniform. The Brownies and Cub Scouts branch has a yellow scarf , all others wear a blue and red scarf which also symbolizes the national colours.

Programm and Training

General
Each division draws up its own programme. Leaders organize various activities for all branches at local and national level and these are adapted to meet the requirements of the individual in the community. The Association provides basic training for leaders of all age groups as well as additional courses on special subjects. Patrol leaders are trained at district level.

Community Service / Development
Members of the Association are involved in many community service projects. During Lent, Guides organize a Soup Day in most villages together with the Liechtenstein Lent Charity.
In 1986 the Liechtenstein Scouts and Guides started a community development project in co-operation with the Egyptian Scout Federation. The aim of this "Palm Tree Project" in El Arish / Egypt was to establish a palm tree factory (which can process all parts of a palm tree incl. the dates) and therefore provide jobs for the inhabitants of the region. During this project, exchanges of Egyptian and Liechtenstein Boy Scouts and Girl Guides also took place.

Camping and Outdoor Activities
Summer, fall and winter camps are enjoyed by all members of the Association. Various outdoor activities also are organized during the annual programmes of all branches.

International Education
Attendance at international gatherings is encouraged and the number of members participating in international camps, seminars and training sessions is increasing. During the past years our members participated in various international events such as Juliette Low Gatherings, Eurofolks, World Jamborees, Rover Moots, international training sessions and seminars.

Public Relations and Periodicals
The Association informs its members and the general public about its activities through the national press as well as through its magazine "KNOTEN".

Co-operation with other Organizations
The Association and its members support activities and projects of the Liechtenstein Lent Charity, the Liechtenstein Missionary Society and the Liechtenstein Development Service.