Bandalag íslenskra skáta

Bandalag íslenskra skáta (BIS, Icelandic Boy and Girl Scout Association) is the national Scouting and Guiding organization of Iceland. Scouting was founded in Iceland in 1912 and was among the earlier members of the World Organization of the Scout Movement in 1924. Guiding in Iceland was founded in 1922 and among the founding members of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.

Bandalag íslenskra skáta
CountryIceland
Founded1912
Membership3,750
Chief ScoutHarpa Ósk Valgeirsdóttir
AffiliationWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, World Organization of the Scout Movement
Website
skatarnir.is

The organization serves 1,756 Scouts (as of 2021) and 2,002 Guides (as of 2003) in 35 troops.

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