1. Rover program in Finland Henna Peltoniemi Rover lady of Finland

2. Rovers in Finland 18-22 year olds ~1500 rovers 3-5 rovers / rover group Rover escort / adult supporter

3. What is it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbdmj5PRYe4

4. The strengths Good structure 4 year program 33 sections -> 33 activities National Rover event yearly Regional Rover event yearly Finland and International project The weaknesses Rovers don’t do the program Forming rover groups Finding rover escort National rover event doesn’t happen yearly Regional differences are huge Rovers do not see “educational acpect” of their program Adults do not see “educational aspect” of rovers program

5. Future Interviewing survey being done to rovers (f2f) Rover programme development/refining team Age Role of escort Strengthening the image of rovers – to themselves and to others Organizing the yearly rover event at District camps Symbolism Team will (hopefully) consist also rovers

6. Symbolic framework Rovers symbolic framework is based on “rovering”, wandering through their young adult years In the beginning they make a road map, which leads them through their rover years There are different road stops (bigger events) along the way.

7. Educational objectives All scouting program in Finland is based on 4 educational objectives Understanding self Understanding others Understanding society Understanding environment

8. Personal development Characteristics for the developmental stage: Structured Stabilising Seeking, choices, decisions, doubts, choosing worldview Big spiritual growth Finding own line and way of life Becoming independent Responsibility Persistence Characteristic for action: Together towards new challenges! Can take responsibility of others Persistence in developing skills Educational objectives: Rover/Ranger’s lifestyle fits the fundamental values. Rover/Ranger takes responsibility for their choices.

9. Rover programme