International Scouting

Founded in England in 1907 by Sir Robert S.S. Baden-Powell, Scouting has become the world’s leading educational youth movement dedicated to, “Creating a Better World.” The World Organization of Scout Movement empowers 57 million young people and volunteers to be active global citizens and agents of change in their communities. Connected through 174 National Scout Organizations, this movement delivers quality Scouting programs, events and initiatives locally and internationally.

Our council’s International Committee seeks to promote the connection between our Scouting community and Scouts around the world.

Scouts Trash the Trash

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Help Scouts Trash the Trash! AND, win prizes and earn awards!

On Saturday, May 4, you and your friends can join Scouts around the world to help clean up our planet! We’ve organized two cleanups: one at Zilker Park and the other at Alamo Pocket Park. Or, you can organize your own group trash pick up by choosing a location, inviting friends and fellow Scouts and showing up with trash bags, gloves, and trash grabbers! Either way, each Scout is encouraged to bring a friend or family member and everyone is encouraged to pick up 2.2 pounds of trash.

If every Scout around the world collected at least 2.2 pounds of trash, we could remove 60 million pounds of trash from the world’s ecosystems! That’s the same weight as a medium sized ship or one of the new high rises in Austin!

Jamboree on the Air (JOTA)-Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)

October 18-20, 2024

Held annually on the 3rd weekend of October, Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI) and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA) is a virtual gathering of Scouts sponsored by the World Organization of the

Scout Movement. JOTA-JOTI utilizes the internet and amateur radios to link Scouts from around the world. Each year, the CAC International Committee offers an International Scouting event which includes a Midway featuring world Scouting events and programs, Zoom sessions with Scouts in other countries, International Foods and more! Details will be available in August.

Scholarship Program 

The Capitol Area Council International Scouting Committee offers a scholarship program to introduce Scouts of all ages to the excitement of the World Scouting Program. The CAC International Scouting Scholarship program helps scouts in need of financial assistance with up to 50% of the total cost of the program fee

International Scouting Flyer

The CAC International Committee has compiled a handy flyer that summarizes the various International Scouting offerings currently available. These include: 1. Awards and Merit Badges; 2. Travel and Events; 3. Committee Hosted Events; and 4. World Scouting Programs.

Our council’s International Committee relies on a dynamic, dedicated, and diverse group of volunteers to bring an international experience to the Scouts in Central Texas. Everyone has something to contribute to the group’s diversity. The International Committee is always looking for people interested in expanding their knowledge about a culture other than their own. Whether you have an international experience to share, or simply want to learn more about international Scouting, we could use your participation. The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the worldwide movement of Scouting through:

• Unit activities

• Presentations and displays at council and district events

• Facilitating contacts with foreign Scouts and Scouters

• Broadcasting information on international Scouting happenings

• Offering support and resources for Scouts and Scouters who are interested in participating in International Scouting. Meetings are generally held the fourth Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm via Zoom.

The International committee relies on a dynamic, dedicated, and diverse group of volunteers to bring
an international experience to the Scouts in the Capitol Area Council. Everyone has something to
contribute to the group’s diversity. The International Committee is always looking for people
interested in expanding their knowledge about a culture other than their own. Whether you have an
international experience to share, or simply want to learn more about international Scouting, we
could use your participation.  The focus of the international committee is to raise awareness for the
worldwide movement of Scouting through:

• Unit activities
• Presentations and displays at council and district events
• Facilitating contacts with foreign Scouts and Scouters
• Broadcasting information on international Scouting happenings
• Offering support and resources for CAC Scouts and Scouters who are interested in participating
  in International Scouting.

Meetings are generally held the fourth Sunday of the month at 4:00 pm via Zoom

Lynn Brooks, International Representative
lobrooks@austin.rr.com

Jessica Snider, Professional Staff Advisor
jessica.snider@scouting.org