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Scouting is a global youth movement of young people for young people, founded in 1907 by Lord Baden Powell in England. In Luxembourg, the movement is divided into: the FNEL (Fédération des Éclaireurs et Éclaireuses du Luxembourg) which is secular, and the LGS (Lëtzebuerger Guiden & Scouten) which is Christian. The Aigles are one of the 29 groups of the FNEL. Here you will find more information about the FNEL

FNEL (Fédération Nationale des Eclaireurs et Eclaireuses du Luxembourg) was founded in 1914 and became a founding member of the current WOSM (World Organization of the Scout Movement) in 1922, which unites over 57 million boys and girls in scouting worldwide. The FNEL is a founding member of Scouting in Luxembourg (SIL). H.R.H. the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume is the "Chief Scout" of Luxembourg. (Source : Fnel.lu)

The Aigles are one of the 29 scout groups from the FNEL, and we have our meetings in Rollingergrund. To find out more about the group, click hei

You will receive your scarf during the Promise ceremony, which for Beavers is often an evening and for Cubs a weekend. Every new member receives a scarf only after making their Promise. This is organized several times a year, often during a camp, so don't miss it. If you have made your Promise and lost your scarf, you can buy a new one at the Aigles Shop. To avoid losing it, write your name on your scarf.

NEE. All we do is 100% volontary and is done in paralell to school or work.

All activities are led by our leaders. Each branch (i.e., each age group) has its own leaders. Our active leaders in the various branches are between 15 and 21 years old, and were scouts themselves. They organize activities alongside school and other activities. The leaders undergo trainings that are provided by FNEL and subsequently corresponds to a Brevet Animateur C. Through these trainings and their experience as scouts, they acquire the necessary knowledge to supervise your children and lead the group. However, keep in mind that we are not a business and do scouting because we have fun doing it. 😊 Besides the active branch leaders, there are also group leaders who are a bit older and help the leaders with administrative stuff and the communication with the parents. Scouting, is fully volontary.

You can buy your uniform at the FNEL Scout Shop (in person or online). The scarf with the uniform shows that you are a Scout and to which group and branch you belong. We also have a SECOND HAND SHOP: this is interesting for Beavers (who quickly outgrow the expensive uniform), but there are also other sizes available. Ask for more information at the "Shop". Here in the example, you see where your badges go:

Waat & Wou: Every Saturday from 2 pm to 4 pm, there's a meeting at our Home (31, montée des Tilleuls, Rollingergrund). At the beginning of the trimester, we send you a trimester program with all the activities for that trimester. You can also find this in the Totem. Meeting point: at the Home, on foot, or by bike. PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE UP TO THE HOME THANK YOU The meetings are mostly outdoors, and the children like to get dirty. So, make sure not to dress them in brand new or very white clothes for the Scouts. Sortie An Sortie is an activity that lasts 6-8 hours. It can be on Saturdays or Sundays, and you will receive information for each outing. Language of the Activities: The meetings are in Luxembourgish. However, all leaders also know German, French, and English and can always translate something that was not well understood. If needed, the FNEL also has a French-speaking group and an international group.

The Totem is our newsletter, which we publish every trimester. It is full of photos, reports, and information. If you want the Totem in a paper version, please sign up here:TOTEM Our Totem is also sent digitally, each time with a new password, which should not be shared

The group leaders are those who assist the leaders in the overall organization of the group's activities. They manage formations, communication with parents, respond to questions, and much more. They are a bit older than the active leaders in the branches of the Kids, and every year there can be changes in the team. This year, the Aigles’s group leaders are: Chef de Groupe: Sarah Schiltz Assistant Chef de Groupe: Nicolas Klop Assistant Chef de Groupe: Anouk Kayser Assistant Chef de Groupe: Lex Kaiser

The Beavers are the youngest branch of the FNEL and get to know the world with Bibu and his friends. Here, teamwork and friendship are the focus. The group of Beavers is called a Beaver colony. The Beavers' motto is "Share, Share, Share". The FNEL accepts Beavers from the age of 5, but due to high demand, we have decided to raise the minimum age to 6 years.

The Beavers and the Cubs are based on respective stories from which the leaders get their names. The children are also supposed to use the leaders' scout names during the meeting. For the Beavers, it's the Beaver story where the two Beavers, Bibu and Jolly, meet at the pond and there get to make many new friends, have fun, and together learn about nature and the forest. The Beaver story is something the children get to know during their time with the Beavers. Here are this year's Beaver leaders: Chef de colonie: Bibu (Gabri) Assistant Chef de Colonie: Barry (Elisa) Assistant Chef de Colonie: Grigri (Louise/Loulou) Assistant Chef de Colonie: TicTac (Lynn) Assistant Chef de Colonie: Mysa (Clara)

Beavers, like everyone else in the group, have meetings, outings, and camps. During the meetings, there's a lot of playing outside, but sometimes they also paint or do crafts indoors. Remember to always wear weather-appropriate clothing. Camps are a great experience for Beavers, even though for many it's the first time they are not sleeping at home. More information can be found in the next question.

When can the Beaver go to the camp? We gladly take all Beavers to the camp who are comfortable with the idea of not sleeping at home. What does my Beaver need for the camp? For every camp, a list of materials is sent along. Beavers always sleep on beds, so they don't necessarily need a sleeping mat. Can I just bring my Beaver during the day to the camp? NO Can I come to pick up my Beaver earlier? NO, we try to avoid this as much as possible because it disrupts the program that the leaders have put together. However, you can ask in case of small exceptions. Can my Beaver just stay for one night at the camp? NO, we generally want to avoid this so that all children have the same experience. However, if a camp overlaps with a holiday, you can ask the group leaders.

The FNEL organizes a branch-specific federal activity every year. For the Beavers, this is always on May 9th, called the BEAVER FUN DAY, where all the Beavers from the different groups of the FNEL come together to spend a fun day with various games and activities.

The Wëllefcher (cubs) are the kids aged 8 to 10. Their motto is "We do our best" and they live according to the Jungle Story in a "wolf pack", where they live as a group. The pack is only as strong as its weakest Cub, so they must stick together and work together. Their methods and "laws" are based on the Jungle Book, and like Mowgli, they are to learn how to grow up. The Cubs promise to make someone happy every day and do their best. The leaders teach the Cubs respect, how to live together, and become united.

Given that the children learn to work and live together, they are divided into sixes. This is a group of 6-8 children led by a Sixer and assisted by a Second. They are named after colors and have a Chant. The Sixer is a Wëllefchen who has been part of the group for a long time, is responsible, and can already offer good help. The Second is a slightly younger Wëllefchen who does not yet have the same responsibilities as the Sixer but could replace the Sixer if they are not present.

As mentioned, the Wëllefcher live according to the Jungle Story, which is where their names come from. This is a tradition that we like to maintain. A  Wëllefchen who has moved up still refers to their former leader by their  Wëllefcher name. Hei sinn déng Cheffen dëst Joër: Chef de Meute: Bagheera (Vicky) Assistant Chef de Meute: Mang (Anouk) Assistant Chef de Meute: Chilwa (Inès) Assistant Chef de Meute: Baloo (Sam) Assistant Chef de Meute: Rakscha (Leana) Assistant Chef de Meute: Hathi (Inte)

The Wëllefcher make their Montée in the school year after they turned 11 years old. So every Wëllefchen that is 11 until the Montée (and those that have skipped a year in kindergarden) will do the Montée. This is the transition from Wëllefchen to Scout. Just like Mowgli's life in the jungle comes to an end, it's also time for the Wëllefcher to change branches and take a new step on the scouting path. During the Montée, which takes place in the evening, the old Wëllefcher are led through the forest by a trail of Games , where they gradually get to know the new branch and thus find their way into the Scouts. The Montée is a weekend in October. Afterwards, the child can move to the new branch. Every child starts the year in their branch from the previous year.

Scouts 11-13 years old. Here they learn how to become independent outdoors and start to take on some responsibilities. They engage in constructions, lots of games, go on hikes, and also spend time around the fire. Scouts sleep in tents during Pentecost and summer camps, and sometimes also during Easter camps.

This years scout leaders are: Chef de Troupe: Emilia Assistant chef de troupe: Samuel Assistant chef de troupe: Violette Assistant chef de troupe: Sofia

In the scouting branch, you are divided into patrols (groups) that are named with an adjective and an animal (e.g., crazy monkeys), and then you invent a chant that fits your patrol. Every patrol has a CP (Patrol Leader) who is usually an older and active scout and could lead the entire patrol in the absence of the leader, and an SP (Assistant Patrol Leader) who could replace the CP. The other scouts are then called patrol members.

To become a member of the Aigles, you must write to info@lesaigles.lu, and then you will receive from the group leaders a registration form and a medical form that you must fill out and send back to info@lesaigles.lu. PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, we are currently NOT accepting any Beavers under the age of 6. Beavers (6-7 years old) Unfortunately, we have a waiting list for the Beavers and cannot take any new Beavers this school year. If you want to start with us for the next school year, then quickly sign up for our waiting list. Wëllefcher(8-10 years old) Unfortunately, we cannot accept any new Wëllefcher for this and the next school year. But don't worry, there are other great groups where you can find a place with the Wëllefcher (groups from FNEL)

NEE. Once a Scout, always a Scout. 😊 Your registration form counts as a definitive registration and is valid for life. However, if you no longer wish to or can attend, please kindly unregister with the group leaders (info@lesaigles.lu). If there are any changes to the medical form, you must send us the updated version.

YES. As soon as you are on our waiting list, you can start with the Aigles at the latest by the next school year. You do not need to sign up for the waiting list again. Please let us know if you are unable to or do not wish to keep your place.

Our waiting list is always planned for the next school year. However, we do an update each trimester with the leaders to see if we could potentially start including the oldest on the waiting list. If we could potentially start you earlier than the next school year, then you will receive an email from us with the registration form, the medical form, and all the necessary information. Please always respond to this email, even if you can't or don't want to come yet, so we always know how many places are available.

The Wëllefcher make their Montée in the school year after they turned 11 years old. So every Wëllefchen that is 11 until the Montée (and those that have skipped a year in kindergarden) will do the Montée. This is the transition from Wëllefchen to Scout. Just like Mowgli's life in the jungle comes to an end, it's also time for the Wëllefcher to change branches and take a new step on the scouting path. During the Montée, which takes place in the evening, the old Wëllefcher are led through the forest by a trail of Games , where they gradually get to know the new branch and thus find their way into the Scouts. The Montée is a weekend in October. Afterwards, the child can move to the new branch. Every child starts the year in their branch from the previous year.

Summer camp is a camp for Scouts, Explorers, Rovers, and Aquila, during which we always go abroad for 2 weeks. There, we sleep, cook, and live in tents and experience a lot together. This camp is the chance to see cool cities and to see the scout friends in a different setting. Somewhat like a vacation with friends, without parents. Wëllefcher and Beavers do NOT have a summer camp. Exception: Sometimes we take the older Wëllefcher with us to the summer camp; this is announced at the beginning of the year.

We have 4 camps and 1 weekend that take place every year. Their dates are published at the beginning of the year. They always occur during the Luxembourgish school holidays, and sometimes a weekend may be added. Montée: a weekend in October (for all branches) Christmas camp & Easter camp: (for all branches) o +/-2 Nights BV & LX o +/-3 Nights SC & EX Pentecost camp (for all branches) o +/-2 Nights BV o +/-4 Nights LX, SC & EX Summercamp: o First two weeks of the summer holiday o Abroad o SC, EX, RO,AQ

You should give it to the leader at departure, preferably with an explanation. This leader will then take care of distributing the medication.

No. The camp always includes overnight stays. If one child is allowed to go home, the others will want to as well, which is why we want to avoid this at all costs.

No, we try to operate under the principle of "No cell phones at Scout activities" and to minimize playing on the phone during an activity. Additionally, the cell phone can be lost or stolen at Scouts. However, if you decide to give your child a cell phone, it is at your own responsibility. If the leaders notice that a child is using the phone too much and not following instructions when told not to use it, they can take the phone away from the children for a short period.

Here you see an example of a scout backpack. Please do NOT give your child a suitcase, etc. For Beavers and Wëllefcher, +/- 35+10 liters is sufficient. For Scouts and Explorers, it's about 55+10 liters, since they also go on a 2-week summer camp. For the summer camp: if you take a duffle bag, remember to bring a scout backpack for the hike.

Here is an example of a mess kit. You need this because we do not always have plates or enough plates wherever we go.

After every camp, we make a "lost and found" where all found items are kept, and then children can come and search for their belongings. It's always practical for parents to be around, especially with younger children, so you can more securely find your items. Anything that remains afterward is kept at the Home for a while. DO NOT FORGET TO LABEL EVERYTHING --> Many children have the same clothes, especially the same Aigles sweater, so write the name inside.

Yes, our Aigles Shop has opened a "Second Hand" . Here, you can get uniforms or Aigles sweaters that have become too small for a minimal price. This is especially interesting for Beavers and Wëllefcher who quickly outgrow their clothes. If you have old uniforms and sweaters that you have outgrown, you can bring them to the leaders at the meeting, so they can be placed in the shop

A Scout's word is their honor A Scout is honest and fair A Scout is polite A Scout respects everyone, just as they are A Scout leaves no one behind A Scout is committed to the environment and nature A Scout makes the best of everything A Scout does a good deed every day A Scout respects what belongs to them and others Scouts stick together (Source : Fnel.lu)

Beavers: I want to be a good beaver, share, and always be diligent Wëllefcher: I promise to do my best to be a good Wëllefchen, and make someone happy every day Scouts / Explorer: I promise to do my best to fulfill my duties to society and myself, to live according to the statutes of the Scout Law, and to join you in working towards a better world.