The Scout Movement is a voluntary, non-political educational movement
for young people. Scouting is open to all, without distinction of
gender, origin, race or creed, in accordance with the purpose,
principles and method conceived by its founder and stated below.
Our Vision
“By 2023 Scouting will be the world’s leading educational youth
movement, enabling 100 million young people to be active citizens
creating positive change in their communities and in the world based on
shared values."
Our Mission
The mission of Scouting is to contribute to the education of young
people, through a value system based on the Scout Promise and Law, to
help build a better world where people are self-fulfilled as individuals
and play a constructive role in Society.
Aims of Scouting
“The purpose of the Scout Movement is to contribute to the development
of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual,
Emotional, social, spiritual and Cultural potentials as individuals, as
responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and
international communities.”
Chief Scout
Hon. Gotabaya Rajapaksa President of The Democratic Socialist Republicof Sri Lanka
Chief Commissioner
Maj. General Milinda Peiris Sri Lanka Scout Associaiton
Deputy Chief Commissioner
Mr. Janaprith Fernando Sri Lanka Scout Associaiton
We are pleased to inform you that the World Organisation of the Scout Movement (WOSM) has taken steps to organise a Special Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) for the benefit of the Scouts who are unable to take part in normal scout activities in their countries due to the Covid 19 pandemic which has affected almost all National Scout Organisations (NSO's)
This will be a great opportunity for your scouts to Stay Home, Stay Safe and actively participate in scout activities for 3 days from Friday 3rd April to Sunday 5th April 2020. As you are aware due to the Time...
Scouts are advised to Do a good deed everyday at home and record in their log books.
Cub Scouts also can keep a record of their activities and produce it to Akelas when schools reopen. SLSA will recognize and make a presentation to all those who do this exercise methodically. DCs please appoint a commissioner / leader to coordinate this in your districts.
National Scout Headquarters requests all scouts and leaders to cooperate by observing the health regulations announced by the Government and Health authorities in the prevention and eradication of the Corona Virus or Covid 19. Avoid all gatherings and stay at home.
NHQ advises all to wash hands with soap for 20 seconds, Drink plenty of water, Coriander water, (Koththamalli) King coconut water (Thambili) and avoid Sugar & sweets.
It is also advised to take Vitamin C and consume only Home made food and 6 - 8 hours of sleep.
Do not get near anyone who has symptoms of cold or cough and wear...
National Scout Headquarters has decided to grant a 6 week grace period from 12 March 2020 to those who will be affected by not being able to pass their badges which will have an effect on winning their awards. All DCs are requested to inform all Scout Groups in the District. No backdating will be allowed. They will have to enter exact dates of passing.
