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Organisational structure

NSF is organised in 29 districts and 5 corps which in turn are organised into 450 local scout groups.
The General Assembly is the policy making body of NSF. It is composed of delegates from districts and corps and assembles every second year.

The National Board (7 members) who is elected by the General Assembly governs NSF.
The NSF Head Office in Oslo is responsible for carrying out any resolutions passed by the National Board and supports the daily scout life in Norway.

Scouting in Norway

The Norwegian Guide and Scout Association is an ideal organisation based on teaching children, youth and adults the fundamentals of responsibility taking, accepting challenges, new experiences and personal development.

”Learning by doing” and leader training are important elements of the movement. Other important elements are outdoor activities, friendship, practical knowledge and improved quality of life.

20 000 members are organised in 450 local groups spread over 29 districts. The structure is divided into age-groups as follows: Beavers: pre-school children, Cubs/Brownies: 7 – 10 years of age, Scouts/Guides in troop: 10 – 16 years of age, Rovers: 16 - 25 years