Question 1

What are scouts?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

What is the FNEL?

Accepted Answer

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)

Question 3

Who are the Aigles?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Where and when do I get my scarf?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

Are you paid?

Accepted Answer

NEE.

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

Question 6

Who is taking care of my child?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Where can I get a uniform and where do the badges go?

Accepted Answer

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:

Question 8

How does a Reunion / Sortie work?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the Totem

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

who and what are the Group leaders (Gruppecheffen)?

Accepted Answer

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

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