The scout scarf directory
Find all scout groups and movements from a scarf! 100% free, first worldwide standardized database for scout movements.
Scarves is a mobile application that serves as the world's first standardized database for scout movements worldwide. Originally created as an app for iOS and Android, this comprehensive, completely free platform revolutionizes how scout organizations manage and share information about their distinctive scarves and identities.
Our primary mission is to help scout movements optimize their resources and improve their websites by providing a unified database that eliminates compatibility issues between countries. By standardizing scout scarf data across different movements and nations, we enable seamless integration and resource sharing throughout the global scouting community.
Whether you're a scout leader, a member of a scout group, or simply curious about scout movements, Scarves helps you identify scout groups and organizations by their distinctive scarves. With our comprehensive database, you can discover scout groups from different countries, regions, and movements. Simply search by scarf colors, patterns, or scout organization names to find detailed information about each group.
The main goal of Scarves is to support scout movements by providing a unified, standardized resource that helps them optimize their websites and digital presence. By eliminating compatibility problems between different countries and movements, we enable better resource sharing, improved cross-border collaboration, and more efficient management of scout organization data worldwide.
Scarves was founded on June 1st, 2023 by Paul Tesson and developed by Yohan Bonnet. Originally launched as a mobile application for iOS and Android, it was initially created for Scouts and Guides of France (Scouts et Guides de France). The mobile app quickly grew to become a worldwide resource. By the end of July 2023, Scarves had already reached approximately 2,000 downloads, demonstrating the strong need for such a mobile platform in the scouting community.
Scarves started as a mobile application designed to solve a real-world problem. The idea was born from a personal moment of connection during a large scout gathering. Paul Tesson shares the story behind the project:
"One day, during a large scout gathering, I met someone who really touched me. I immediately wanted to see them again and stay in touch, but I hadn't even taken the time to ask for their name or where they came from... My only memory of them was their scarf. At that precise moment, the idea sprouted in my mind: why not create an application bringing together all the scarves from around the world, in order to find the people who touch us? And that's how the idea for this application was born!"
— Paul Tesson, Scarves
This heartfelt story led to the creation of a mobile application that helps identify scout groups based on scarf colors and, conversely, find scarf designs based on scout groups. What started as a mobile app to reconnect with someone special has evolved into a comprehensive tool that serves the entire global scouting community, available on both iOS and Android platforms.
As a mobile application, Scarves revolutionizes how you identify scout groups directly from your smartphone or tablet. Simply photograph or describe a scout scarf using the app, and our intelligent system matches it with our extensive database of scout organizations from around the globe. Whether you're at a jamboree, scout camp, or meeting new scouts, the Scarves mobile app helps you quickly identify which scout group or movement they belong to based on their distinctive scarf design - all from the convenience of your mobile device.
Our database includes thousands of scout scarves from major organizations like Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), and countless local and regional groups. From traditional scout movements to modern scouting organizations, we cover them all.
Scarves is the world's first standardized database for scout movements worldwide. This completely free mobile application serves as a comprehensive directory for identifying scout groups and movements through their distinctive scarves. It helps scout enthusiasts recognize scout organizations by analyzing scarf colors, patterns, and designs. The primary mission is to help scout movements optimize their resources and websites while eliminating compatibility issues between countries.
You can identify a scout scarf by taking a photo of it or describing its colors and patterns in the Scarves app. The app will search through its database and provide information about the scout group or movement associated with that scarf design.
Yes, Scarves is 100% free - completely free to download and use. It's available for both iOS and Android devices without any subscription fees, in-app purchases, or hidden costs. Our mission is to help scout movements worldwide, so we keep the service completely accessible to all.
Scarves provides a standardized, unified database that helps scout movements optimize their websites and digital resources. By eliminating compatibility issues between different countries and movements, organizations can share resources more efficiently, integrate data seamlessly, and avoid redundant work. This standardization enables better cross-border collaboration and more efficient management of scout organization information.
The Scarves app includes scout groups from major organizations worldwide, including World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM), World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS), national scout associations, regional groups, and local scout units from countries around the globe.
Yes! We encourage users to contribute by submitting new scout scarves they encounter. Simply contact us through the app or email us at scouts.scarves@gmail.com with information about the scout group and scarf details.
The Scarves app requires an internet connection to search the database and access the latest information about scout groups. However, once you've viewed information about specific scarves, some data may be cached for offline viewing.
