# Mauritius Scout Association (MSA)

> The national Scout association of Mauritius and Rodrigues, founded in 1912 and a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. 5,800+ members across 6 regions. Skills for life, in Mauritius and Rodrigues.

Contact: msa.admin@scoutsmauritius.org · 466-6771 · Baden Powell House, Mauritius
Canonical site: https://www.scoutsmauritius.org

## Joining

- [Join Scouting](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting): how a young person enrols, and where.
- [Cubs (ages 8–11)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting/cubs): The age of discovering things.
- [Scouts (ages 12–15)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting/scouts): The age of experiencing things — learning by doing.
- [Ventures (ages 15–18)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting/ventures): The age of getting involved in the community.
- [Rovers (ages 18–25)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting/rovers): The age of realising masterpieces.
- [Volunteer](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/volunteer): adult roles and the training pathway.
- [Donate](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/donate)
- [Partner with us](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/partner-with-us)

## Frequently asked

### How do I join the Scouts in Mauritius?

Pick the age section that fits, then register your interest on the Join Scouting page at https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/join-scouting. Your regional commissioner receives the form and gets in touch to point you at a group near you. You can also find groups yourself under Regions & Groups, or email msa.admin@scoutsmauritius.org.

### What age does my child have to be to join Scouting?

Scouting in Mauritius runs from 8 to 25, in four sections: Cubs (8–11), Scouts (12–15), Ventures (15–18), Rovers (18–25). Each section has its own programme, so a young person moves up rather than starting again.

### Who can join the Mauritius Scout Association?

Scouting is open to all young people aged 8 to 25, irrespective of race, religion, class or colour.

### How much does Scouting cost in Mauritius?

There is a modest annual membership fee. It is set locally, so ask the group you are joining — they will tell you what it covers and what else, if anything, is needed.

### How often do Scout groups meet?

Groups meet weekly for games, skills and adventure, led by trained adult volunteers, with camps and regional activities through the year.

### Is there Scouting in Rodrigues?

Yes. Rodrigues is one of MSA's 6 regions, alongside North, Port Louis, Lower Plaines Wilhems – Black River, Moka – Flacq and Upper Plaines Wilhems – South. See https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/rodrigues.

### How do adults volunteer with the Scouts in Mauritius?

No previous experience is needed and full training is provided. Start at https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/get-involved/volunteer, which sets out the adult roles and the training pathway.

### Is Scouting safe for my child?

MSA follows a safeguarding policy and the World Organization of the Scout Movement's Safe from Harm standards, and adults in Scouting are trained and appointed under those rules. The policies are published at https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/safeguarding and in the document library at https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/resources.

### What is the Mauritius Scout Association?

MSA is the national Scout association of Mauritius and Rodrigues, founded in 1912 and a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. It has 5,800+ members across 6 regions.

## About the association

- [Who we are](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/about)
- [Mission, vision and strategy](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/about/mission)
- [Promise, Law and the Scout Method](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/about/promise-and-law)
- [Youth programme](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/about/youth-programme)
- [Governance and national commissions](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/governance)
- [History since 1912](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/our-legacy/timeline)

## Regions

- [North](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/north)
- [Port Louis](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/port-louis)
- [Lower Plaines Wilhems – Black River](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/lower-plaines-wilhems-black-river)
- [Moka – Flacq](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/moka-flacq)
- [Upper Plaines Wilhems – South](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/upper-plaines-wilhems-south)
- [Rodrigues](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/regions/rodrigues)

## Recent news

- [MSA Newsletter #3 (FR - Mar-Apr 2024)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/msa-newsletter-3-fr-mar-apr-2024) (2024-09-15): Newsletter - Version Française Download Doc: msa_newsletter_03_mars-avril_2024_fr.pdf Comments
- [MSA Newsletter #3 (EN - Mar-Apr 2024)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/msa-newsletter-3-en-mar-apr-2024) (2024-09-15): Newsletter - English Version Download Doc: msa_newsletter_03_march-april_2024_en.pdf Comments
- [Independence Day 2024 Message](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/independence-day-2024-message) (2024-03-19): Download Doc: msa24-adm-independance_republic_day_message_from_the_acting_chief_scout.pdf Comments
- [MSA Newsletter #2 (Jan-Feb 2024)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/msa-newsletter-2-jan-feb-2024) (2024-03-08): Newsletter: English Version Only Download Doc: msa_newsletter_02_jan_feb_2024.pdf Comments
- [MSA Newsletter #1 (Nov-Dec 2023)](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/msa-newsletter-1-nov-dec-2023) (2024-03-08): Newsletter: English Version Only Download Doc: msa_newsletter_01_december_2023.pdf Comments
- [Founder's Day 2024  Deputy Chief Scout Message](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/founders-day-2024-deputy-chief-scout-message) (2024-02-25): Dear brothers and sisters in scouting, As we come together to celebrate Founder’s Day, marking the birth anniversary of our esteemed founder, Lord Baden-Powell, I wish you al
- [MSA - End of Year Message 2023](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/msa-end-year-message-2023) (2023-12-24): End of Year End of Year 2023 Message United as one Scout family My dear brothers and sisters in scouting, I stand before you today with a heart full of gratitude and a profou
- [All Leaders' Conference 2019 - Newsletters](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/all-leaders-conference-2019-newsletters) (2019-06-12): Retrouvez les bulletins d'informations de la prochaine Conférence des Chefs qui aura lieu le 06 & 07 juillet à la Baden Powell House, Trianon. Bonne lecture! Newsletter No.2
- [Les scouts célèbrent les 158 ans de leur fondateur](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/les-scouts-c-l-brent-les-158-ans-de-leur-fondateur) (2015-02-22)
- [Fruitful Meeting](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/fruitful-meeting) (2015-02-20): Fruitful meeting with the new Minister of Youth & Sports Hon Yogida Sawmynaden today at the Office of the Minister. The Minister will fully support the MSA in all activit
- [Visit to Rodrigues](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/visit-rodrigues) (2015-02-20): The Chief Commissioner was on an official visit to Rodrigues Island from 6 to 9 February. The objective of the visit was mainly to share his vision to Rodrigues Scouts, t
- [Extension et rénovation de la Baden Powell House](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/extension-et-r-novation-de-la-baden-powell-house) (2015-02-20): En vidéo : les travaux d'extension et de rénovation du quartier général du mouvement scout, la Baden Powell House.
- [HAPPY#20 22nd Port-Louis](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/happy20-22nd-port-louis) (2015-02-20)
- [Founder's Day 2015 Moka Flacq](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/news/founders-day-2015-moka-flacq) (2015-02-20)

## Events

- [Messenger of Peace Workshop](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/messenger-of-peace-workshop-2026) — 2026-06-28, Baden Powell House, Curepipe
- [National Scout Camp 2026](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/national-scout-camp-2026) — 2026-07-18, Pointe aux Canonniers, North
- [Adult Leaders Training — Wood Badge](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/wood-badge-training-2026) — 2026-08-15, MSA Training Centre
- [A Scout A Tree — Reforestation Day](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/a-scout-a-tree-2026) — 2026-09-12, Black River
- [Regional Jamboree — North](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/regional-jamboree-north-2026) — 2026-10-03, Grand Baie
- [Founder’s Day Celebration](https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/events/founders-day-2027) — 2027-02-22, Champ de Mars, Port Louis

## Policies and documents

Full list: https://www.scoutsmauritius.org/resources

- [Training Documents](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/Training Commission.png)
- [DRAFT TEST](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/Intention to apply for MOP GRANTS - Communication & Pr Commission.pdf)
- [MSA Newsletter 03 Mars Avril 2024 Fr](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa_newsletter_03_mars-avril_2024_fr.pdf)
- [MSA Newsletter 03 March April 2024 En](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa_newsletter_03_march-april_2024_en.pdf)
- [MSA Newsletter 02 Jan Feb 2024](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa_newsletter_02_jan_feb_2024.pdf)
- [MSA Newsletter 01 December 2023](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa_newsletter_01_december_2023.pdf)
- [MSA24 Adm Independance Republic Day Message from The Acting Chief Scout](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa24-adm-independance_republic_day_message_from_the_acting_chief_scout.pdf)
- [MSA24 Adm Founders Day Message from The Deputy Chief Scout](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa24-adm-founders_day_message_from_the_deputy_chief_scout.pdf)
- [MSA23 Adm End Of Year 2023 Message of The Deputy Chief Scout](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files__msa23-adm-end_of_year_2023_message_of_the_deputy_chief_scout.pdf)
- [The Moot2025 Bulletin1 Fr](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-worldscouts-media__the-moot2025_bulletin1_fr.pdf)
- [Gskj2023 Programe Details](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-worldscouts-media__gskj2023-programe_details.pdf)
- [Renewed Programme 2015 Ventures](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__renewed_programme_2015_-_ventures.pdf)
- [Renewed Programme 2015 Scouts](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__renewed_programme_2015_-_scouts.pdf)
- [Renewed Programme 2015 Cubs](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__renewed_programme_2015_-_cubs.pdf)
- [National Training Policy 2.0 V1 23](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__national_training_policy_2.0_v1_23.pdf)
- [National Scouting And Humanitarian Policy V23](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__national_scouting_and_humanitarian_policy_v23.pdf)
- [National Safe From Harm Policy V1 23](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__national_safe_from_harm_policy_v1_23.pdf)
- [National Adults In Scouting Policy V1 23](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__national_adults_in_scouting_policy_v1_23.pdf)
- [MSA Updated Constitution 22may2022](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa_updated_constitution_22may2022.pdf)
- [MSA Uniform Policy 2015](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa_uniform_policy_-_2015.pdf)
- [MSA Educational Proposal 2015](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa_educational_proposal_2015.pdf)
- [MSA Child Protection Policy 2015](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa_-_child_protection_policy_2015.pdf)
- [MSA Policy Organisation And Rules POR 2007](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-policy-organisation_and_rules_por_2007.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 6 Of 2025 Training Policy Training Scheme Additional Info And Updated Scoring Structure Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_6_of_2025_-_training_policy_-_training_scheme_additional_info_and_updated_scoring_structure_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 5 Of 2025 Training Policy Updated Cluster O Modules Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_5_of_2025_-_training_policy_updated_cluster_o_modules_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 4 Of 2025 Safe From Harm Sfh Policy Code Of Conduct Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_4_of_2025_-_safe_from_harm_sfh_policy_code_of_conduct_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 3 Of 2025 Safe From Harm Sfh Msa Structure Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_3_of_2025_-_safe_from_harm_sfh_msa_structure_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 2 Of 2025 Safe From Harm Sfh Mandatory Program Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_2_of_2025_-_safe_from_harm_sfh_mandatory_program_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA NSB By Law No 1 Of 2025 Adult In Scouting Policy Mutual Agreement Signed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadpolicies__msa-nsb_-_by-law_no_1_of_2025_-_adult_in_scouting_policy_-_mutual_agreement_signed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA Census Form Ventures Section](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_ventures_section.doc)
- [MSA Census Form Summary V24 6 Printed Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_summary_v24_6_printed_ver.pdf)
- [MSA Census Form Summary V24 6 Editable Ver](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_summary_v24_6_editable_ver.pdf)
- [MSA Census Form Scouts Section](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_scouts_section.doc)
- [MSA Census Form Rovers Section](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_rovers_section.doc)
- [MSA Census Form Leaders](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_leaders.doc)
- [MSA Census Form Cubs Section](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__msa_census_form_-_cubs_section.doc)
- [Application Chief Scout Gold Award V2 2025](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__application_-_chief_scout_gold_award_v2_2025.pdf)
- [Application Akela Merit V2 2024](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-media-downloadfiles__application_-_akela_merit_v2_2024.pdf)
- [Poster Regles De Base A Lutilisation De La Plateforme Zoom 0](https://supabase.scoutsmauritius.org/storage/v1/object/public/assets/sites-default-files-download_files__poster_-_regles_de_base_a_lutilisation_de_la_plateforme_zoom_0.pdf)

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