Catholic Scout Organization · Madrid, Spain

Scouts MSC - Movimiento Scout Católico

The organization responsible for Catholic Scouting in Spain, with more than 28,000 members, 12,000 families, and nearly 400 scout groups across the country.

About Scouts MSC - Movimiento Scout Católico

Scouting education across Spain

Scouts MSC (Movimiento Scout Católico) is the organization responsible for Catholic Scouting in Spain. It is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement and brings together more than 28,000 children, young people, and adults; 12,000 families; and 400 Christian communities across nearly 400 scout groups in every autonomous community.

Its educational approach emphasizes values, care for the surrounding community, and sustainable development, through activities such as camps, gatherings, and service programs.

Activities and programs

  • Summer camps, Piocamp, Camporee, Campamento Ruta, and Encuentro Ruta.
  • International activities: Poland Jamboree 2027, JOTA-JOTI, World Scout Conference, Korea Jamboree 2023, Iceland volunteer program 2023, Roverway 2024, and Moot 2025.
  • Scout ministry, including the Bethlehem Peace Light and Raid de Consiliarios.
  • Volunteer training and Escuela MSC.

Volunteering

Scouts MSC has 5,500 volunteers and offers opportunities to help with different programs, including the Jamscout team in Covaleda, Soria. It provides specialized training and a platform listing openings and opportunities.

Safety and transparency

The organization maintains a reporting channel and safe-environment policies to protect children and young people. It publishes annual reports, audits, bylaws, and grant information, and has launched campaigns such as “Elige vivir, elige Scouts MSC” and “Ser scout te sienta bien.”

National office

The national office is at 6 Calle de Boldano, 28027 Madrid. Phone: 91 056 06 22. Scouts MSC is represented across Spain through its member groups and federations.

In brief

Youth education and Catholic scouting