The first Scout troop in the area that comprises Slovakia, while under the Austro-Hungarian Empire, was founded in 1912.

From the start, Scouting in Czechoslovakia was open to boys and girls working in separate units.

After World War II and the 1944 national uprising, Scouting reemerged and was recognized by the state of Czechoslovakia.

During the later period of Soviet dominance, like the neighboring Czech Republic and Hungary, Scouting went underground to reemerge under more suitable conditions.

Since Czechoslovakia split in two, Slovenský Skauting has started independent development, working hard to train its leaders and to update its youth programme.

Several training courses have taken place over the last decade, and a Strategic Planning Seminar is being organized with the support of the European Scout Office.