Portal:Scouting/Scouting news archive/2008
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- February 28: First World Scout Winter Games opens at Kanderstag. Full Story
- February 25: J. L. Tarr, former Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America died.Full Story
- February 25: Girl Guides of Canada launches badge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Anne of Green Gables. Full Story
- February 25: The Boy Scouts of America selects logo for centenary. Full Story
- February 22: Lieutenant Governor of Guam declares March "Girl Scout Month". Full Story
- February 22: King Carl Gustaf of Sweden visits Saudi Arabia to promote the World Scout Foundation. Full Story
- February 19: Girl Scouts in Colorado conned out of $100 for cookies. Full Story
- February 18: Britain's oldest Scout troop celebrates its centenary. Full Story
- February 11: The Governor of Texas urges protection for Boy Scouts of America against left-wing secular groups. Full Story
- February 1: Secularist groups report The Scout Association to the Equality and Human Rights Commission concerning inclusiveness claims and reference to God in the Scout Promise. Full Story
- January 28: French Scouting delegation visits Algeria to strengthen friendship and co-operation. Full Story
- January 23: International badge to celebrate 23rd Olympic Games is launched by WAGGGS and the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association. Full Story
- January 16: WOSM extends membership to Kazakhstanian Scouts. Full Story
- January 12: 16th Pan Australian Camp of the Boys' Brigade Australia closes. Full Story
- January 12: Largest ever overhaul of the Scout Association program signaled by 40 new badges. Full Story
- January 11: GirlGuiding New Zealand centennial jamboree opens near Christchurch. News Story; Information from GirlGuiding New Zealand
- January 8: Boy Scout saves the life of the President of The Maldives. Full Story
- January 6: Outbreak of norovirus and chickenpox at New Zealand jamboree leaves some Scouts unable to return home. Full Story
