many cities in the Middle East, Europe, United States, Canada, South America and Australia. There are 111 chapters in 25 countries. These chapters are grouped together in 25 geographic regions. Activities Almost all chapters established have activities in scouting and sports. The mission of Homenetmen is to prepare physically strong Armenians and exemplary citizens with the highest intellectual and spiritual virtues: By teaching endurance and courage, nationalism and patriotism, obedience to the law and orderliness. By developing awareness of duty, feelings of responsibility and honour, in a spirit of harmony and cooperation. By satiating the mind and heart with the noblest of sporting spirit. Homenetmen's objectives are realized by Scouting, general physical education and sports, lectures, seminars and public activities, publications, clubs, gymnasia and sports facilities. Homenetmen Scouts The biggest number of adherents to Homenetmen are the Scouts, male and female. Most of the Homenetmen Scout groups are also integrated in the national Scout or Guide organizations of their host countries. In many chapters, there is also a section for music bands. The Scouting Division's main objective is to help scouts develop character, citizenship, knowledge of Armenian culture and personal fitness, and acquire scouting knowledge. The program is developed and implemented by the Scout Council, a body appointed by the Regional Executive. It features regional camping trips and seminars on scouting and Armenian-related topics, supplemented by illustrated manuals written in the Armenian language. Following completion of each educational manual, a final exam is administered, and those who pass receive the appropriate badge and certificate. The Scouting program also features troop activities such as field trips to local museums, and amusement parks. Moreover, each troop hosts an annual camping trip, inviting other chapter members to participate. Every four years, there is a Jamboree camp that takes place in Armenia. Scouts from chapters from all over the world attend this two-week-long camp and do community service while also completely immersing themselves in the Armenian culture. Homenetmen sports Homenetmen chapters throughout the world also have well-developed sports activities and programs, with various levels including professional sportsmen and in certain cases, with an active participation in local official championships (particularly in Middle Eastern countries, most notably Lebanon and Syria). Main sports included within the various Homenetmen programs include: association football basketball volleyball track and fields athletics cycling table tennis and others Media Homenetmen has been a pioneer in developing sports publications in the Armenian