How old are Scouts?

Scouts are currently for boys and girls aged 10½ - 14 yrs.

 

What do Scouts do?

Scouts . . .
          make their own decisions
          plan their own activities
          challenge themselves
          work as a team
          learn about leadership and commitment
          undertake outdoor activities and challenges
          help others
          undertake advanced proficiency schemes
          become Explorer Scouts

The best way to find out what Scouts get up to is to contact us.

What do Scouts wear?

 

Scouts wear a full uniform. Scouting is a uniformed organisation and the uniform tells everyone that you are a Scout. For instance, people can tell which Group you belong to by looking at the colour of your neckerchief.

The uniform consists of:
           Long sleeved shirt
           Group Neckerchief
           Navy Blue Activity Trousers
Order Uniform On-Line

 

Activities

Scout activities are a combination of learning and having fun. They learn about themselves and how to look after themselves, they get to know people from their local community. They find out about life in other countries and explore through organised activities. They care by helping those around them.

The Scout programme and activities are based on six Programme Zones, these are:
          Scoutcraft & Adventure
          Global
          Community
          Fit for Life
          Exploring Beliefs & Attitudes
          Creative Expression

It is by participating in a Balanced Programme that the Scout experiences Scouting. The Balanced Programme provides opprtunities for growth and development in Six personal development areas. These are:

 

What badges Scouts have?

Scouts can gain a wide range of badges and awards.

Every Scout wears a set of badges to identify themselves. They have a Membership Badge to show they are in Scouting, a District and County Badge along with a group Name Tape to show which Scout Group they come from.

Every now and then there are special events that allow you to wear a special badge for a short period of time. These normally stay on your uniform for around a year. When the time comes to remove the badge you can add it to your collection. Many Scouts keep a collection of badges and may even add them to a 'camp blanket' which makes a good talking piece when you wear it around the campfire.

How do I join?

Perhaps you know a friend who is a Scout ... ask them if you can come along to a Troop Night meeting and see what all the fuss is about. You can also get in touch and we will contact you with the relevant details.

 

To find out more about Scouts in the UK, take a look at the official Scout website