Being a Scout
When you join Scouts, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.
Learn the Lingo
Scouts – Scouts are young people usually aged between 10½ and 14 years old. Young people can join from their tenth birthday. They can move to the next section, Explorer Scouts, between 13½ years old and 14½ years old.
Troop – Scouts meet together in their section which is known as a Scout ‘Troop’.
Patrols – Scouts may be split into smaller groups called ‘Patrols’ to carry out activities and tasks together.
Weekly Meeting – Our Troop meets on Tuesdays between 7:45 pm and 9.15 pm in the George Howard Centre.
Nights Away – Our Troop aims to organise at least one weekend residential event per year, known as a ‘Night Away’ from home.
Scout leaders
All of our leaders are trained volunteers working to make Scouts the best it can be, but we don’t just need swashbuckling adventurers to lead our expeditions. We also need tidy-uppers and tea-makers and great listeners from all walks of life – for as much or as little time as they can spare.
Activities and what you’ll get up to
Build and develop your confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills. Explore you beliefs and attitudes and be creative. Gain independence and put these skills into practice at camps and even on international trips.
Awards
Scouts start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more. It starts with an award. Who knows where it might lead?
Scout Promise
As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ – an oath that helps us to be our best
Uniform and badge placement
You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!
Moving up to Explorers
Eventually, it’ll be time embrace your next big adventure.
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