History
In a rapidly changing Hong Kong society, the Hong Kong Scouting Association reviewed current Scout programmes, and in 1982 began a reformation programme named Project Rainbow (天虹計劃). The reformation was based on the experience of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom, the closest system to Hong Kong Scouting. Several tennents of the UK programme were adopted by the Hong Kong association, including extending the age of Scouting, adoption of female members, establishment of a section for six to eight year-olds (namely Grasshopper Scouts), and many others.
The establishment of the Grasshopper Scout programme came to reality in 1985. Twelve Scout Groups participated in the experimental programme. The adoption of female members began the next year in 1986. The programme proved successful and became the fifth Section in Hong Kong Scouting.
In 1987, the Hong Kong Scouting Association published the first programme guide for the section. A Para-balloon (快樂傘) was selected as the symbol of the Section and a major tool in Grasshopper Scout meetings. The progressive training system, similar to other sections, was established at the same time.
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