Fellowship of the Open Air and Service

Rover Scouts are youth members belonging to one of four sections in the Singapore Scout Association. They are aged 17-26 years old, and those of 21 years of age and above are allowed to, and often hold concurrent adult leader appointments.

Rovering has its foundations in "Rovering to Success", a handbook written by the founder of the Scout Movement, Lord Baden Powell. Although written in a different time, many of the concepts broached by B.P. are relevant to youth of the 21st Century. Rovering aids Rovers as they transition into the responsibilities of adulthood in a healthy, fun, and meaningful manner.

The activities we do are usually organized & planned by Rovers, for Rovers. As these are mostly self-initiated, they're always fun and meaningful. What's more, Rovers are part of an awesome community in Singapore and all over the world so there're plenty of opportunities too meet new friends.

Rovers are primarily self-governed. We plan our own activities, make our own policies and develop our own programmes. We are then advised by Rover Scout Leaders (RSLs) [crew level] and commissioners [national level], who guide us where necessary and provide us with the support needed.

Crew Representatives, Assistant RSLs, and RSLs from every Rover Crew in Singapore are part of the National Rover Roundtable. They meet several times a year to share information about the latest events, programmes, discuss new ideas, and review feedback from Rovers.

The National Rover Council (NRC), are Rovers who have been elected to lead the Rover community and ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the movement.

• NRC 2020 - 2021
• Interim Rover Council 2019
• NRC 2017
• NRC 2016
• NRC 2015
• 4th NRC
• 3rd NRC
• 2nd NRC
• 1st NRC

Background

The Baden Powell Award is the highest award attainable by youth members in the Singapore Scout Association. It represents a pinnacle achievement Rover Scouts work towards on their Scouting journey. This award is named after Lord Baden Powell, who was the founder of the Scout Movement, and it is hoped that naming the Award after him will remind award recipients of their responsibility to uphold the ideals espoused by Lord Baden Powell in their thoughts, words and deeds forever more.

Rovers who are pursuing the Baden Powell Award may only qualify if they have demonstrated enough commitment and excellence to satisfy the numerous sections of the award. These include objective selection criteria, positive peer reviews, and clearing an interview with the appropriate commissioners. This process ensures that candidates who eventually qualify have a firm grasp of the Scout Method and the other values promulgated by Lord Baden Powell.

Insignia

The fleur-de-lis being a symbol of Scouting is represents the North point of a compass reminding Rovers to lead the way for others to follow. The tri-foil represents the three parts of the Scout Promise: Duty to God, Service to Others and Obedience to the Scout Law. The middle portion represents the Rovers’ belief in God. The two side-portions of the fleur-de-lis are equal and balanced, reminding Rovers that humanity is equal and balanced. The two stars on either side represent the eyes of the Rover and the original ten parts of the Scout Law. The three parts of the Promise are bound together by a circle symbolising Fellowship.

The green background of the Award is recognized worldwide as a traditional colour of Scouting and its association with Nature. Rovers are encouraged to understand Nature as a way to gaining religion. The golden olive leaves symbolises world peace which the Fellowship of Rovering aims to achieve. The silver wordings of "BP AWARD" symbolises the honour of the Award.

As a Rover, you have lived your life a Rover should live, for you know your weakness and trust not in your own strength but seek the help of your God and the Fellowship of the Movement. Henceforth, you are trusted in your Honour in the continual adherence of your Duty to God, to the Republic of Singapore, to Others and lastly, to yourself.

Honorary BPAs

Occasionally, the Honorary Baden Powell Award is conferred on adult leaders who have made monumental contributions to the development and furtherance of Rovering in Singapore. These awardees, who are of unassailable character, epitomize the spirit of Rover Scouting, and are thus good role models for the fellowship.

BPAs