Figure 1.--Here we see a French Scout group, both Cubs and Scouts. The image is undated, but looks to have been taken in the 1930s. Clicks on the image to see the rest of the group. |
The levels in French Scouting are much more difficult to assess than in other countries because of the different associations. The first level added to regular Scouting was Wolf Cubs. The program was active by 1920 as there were Wolf Cubs at the 1920s national camp marking the creation of the Scouts de France. A number of images from the inter-war era show French Cubs and Scouts pictuted together. I'm less sure as to what extent there were common activities. Many of these portraits are outdoor portraits, presumably in camping settings. French Scouts today are generally divided into different branches, although there are differences between the different Scout associations, the basic pattern is:
La branche lutins: Sprites are a relatively new group to prepare the youngest children beginning at 6 years for Cub Scouting
La branche louveteau: Wolf or cubs scout
La branche scoute or Éclaireur: Boy Scouts
La branche Éclaireuse or guide: Girl Scout or GuideLa branche pionnier:
La branche compagnon:+
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