International Scout Units in Oman
In addition, there is a British Scout Group (British Groups Abroad) based at the British School, Muscat which is linked to the British Scout Association (The Scout Association). An overseas branch of the Sri Lanka Girl Guides Association operates at the Sri Lankan School in Muscat, Oman.
In 2009, Girl Guides at the Sri Lankan School in Muscat had their camp in October canceled to prevent the spread of Swine 'flu. The Guides paper recycling project was also discontinued for the same reason.
The high number of Indian schools in the Sultanate have their own scouts and guides program affiliated to The Bharat Scouts and Guides, India. Camps are organised yearly by the schools (usually sending members and faculty to other schools for a 3 day and 2 nights camp). Scouting and Guiding is compulsory for all school children at Indian Schools and lasts for no more than 3 years (usually class 6 through 8).
Read more about this topic: The National Organisation For Scouts And Guides
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