Association des aventuriers de Baden-Powell

Overview

The Association des aventuriers de Baden-Powell (AABP), or Adventurers Association of Baden-Powell, is a traditional scouting and guiding organization in Canada. Founded on May 27, 2007, it resulted from the merger of the Association des éclaireurs Baden-Powell (AEBP) and the Association québécoise des aventuriers de Brownsea (AQAB)[2][4]. The AABP aims to preserve and promote traditional scouting and guiding methods aligned with the values of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement.

Mission and Activities

The association focuses on maintaining traditional methods of scouting and guiding, emphasizing character development and outdoor skills. Its activities are designed to foster values such as duty, discipline, and honor among its members. The AABP operates primarily in Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick, with plans for expansion into other Canadian provinces and beyond[1][2].

Membership and Structure

The organization has a membership of approximately 1,300 individuals, comprising young people and leaders. It is structured as an independent entity, separate from other larger scouting organizations like Scouts Canada[2][4]. The AABP follows traditional scouting practices, closely adhering to the principles laid out by Baden-Powell.

Registration and Legal Status

The Association des aventuriers de Baden-Powell is registered as a charity with the Canada Revenue Agency, indicating its compliance with CRA requirements[3]. Its business registration number is 100301464RR0001.

Foundation and Development

The association's creation was driven by the desire to uphold traditional scouting values and methods, which some felt were being diluted by modernizations in larger organizations. This commitment to tradition aligns with similar movements worldwide that seek to maintain the original spirit and practices of the Scouting movement.