National Scout Day is observed in the Maldives every May 30 to commemorate the establishment of the first Boy Scout group at Majeediyya School, the oldest government school in the country. The Scout movement was founded by Robert Baden-Powell, who created an educational program for boys based on his military scouting experiences. The Scout Association of Maldives, founded in 1963, became a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1990. The Association is co-educational, welcoming both boys and girls, and has approximately 7,000 Cub Scouts and over 3,300 Scouts. Activities include training camps, jamborees, and environmental campaigns. The emblem of the Association features a fleur-de-lis and a fish, symbolizing the importance of fishing in the Maldivian economy. Notably, Scouts in the Maldives have performed heroic acts, including saving lives in critical situations.