what is scouting ?
The Scout Section is for young people, usually
aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can
come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they
are 15 years old. The Scout Troop is the third and
final Section in the Scout Group.
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range
of activities as part of their programme.
"Participation" rather than meeting set standards is
the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be
recognised for his or her achievements there are a
number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges.
Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps
them to find out about the world in which they live,
encourages them to know their own abilities and the
importance of keeping fit and helps develop their
creative talents. It also provides opportunities to
explore their own values and personal attitudes
Being outdoors is important and half the Programme
is given over to taking part in both the traditional
Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and
cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous
activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.
The international aspect gives Scouting a special
appeal and many Scouts now travel abroad during
their time in the Section. In 2007 40,000 Scouts
from around the World attended the World Jamboree in
the UK, and Scouts regularly participate in
International camps and experiences both on home
soil and abroad, each of them a unique experience in
its own right.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a
team, participating fully in the adventure and
opportunities of life.