'Scouting has given me a fantastic opportunity to do lots of activities and things that people who are not in Scouts don’t get to do. It’s about having fun with good friends.’
Scouts are the third section of the Scouting movement. From the first experimental camp for 20 boys in 1907, the movement now has an estimated 28 million members worldwide, and in the UK alone there are over 499,000 boys and girls involved in Scouting. An increase in adult volunteers means that more and more young people are now able to take part in their own big adventure.
Each Scout Troop consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called a Patrol, usually led by a Patrol Leader. Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlight being camping. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp.
Rock climbing, potholing, gliding, photography and international experiences are just some of the things they get up to.
About Scouts: Friday evenings (term time)
Leader/ Contact
Promise
On my honour I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
Scout Law
A Scout is to be trusted
A Scout is loyal
A Scout is friendly and considerate
A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts
A Scout has courage in all difficulties
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others
Motto
Be Prepared
Section: Troop divided into Patrols
Awards:
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Membership Award
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Moving-On Award (Scouts to Explorers)
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Joining In Award x4
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Challenges x8
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Activity Badges x70
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Staged Activity Badges x6
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Group Awards x3
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Gold Chief Scout’s Award (Highest Award for a Scout)
