Scouting provides skills for life to young people, who are split into sections based on age. Beaver Scouts (6-8), Cub Scouts (8-10½), Scouts (10½-14), Explorer Scouts (14-18) and Scouts Network (18-25).
Adult Volunteers
Volunteers are pivotal to the running of our Scout Group. These may include leaders, assistants, occasional helpers, parents, administrators, fundraisers and more.
You don’t have to be an adventurer like Bear Grylls to get involved with Scouting. Do you have first aid knowledge? Are you good with numbers? Handy in the kitchen? Or are you a DIY whizz? We all have useful skills and you can volunteer and help in many ways.
If you would like to hear more, use the Contact Us link on the left.
Purpose
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Values
Our values are at the heart of who we are and what we do:
| Integrity |
We’re honest, we try to do the right thing (even if no-one’s watching), and we stay true to ourselves. |
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Respect |
We’re thoughtful of people’s feelings and values, treating everyone as we’d like to be treated ourselves. |
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Care |
We’re kind to others, looking after the world we live in. |
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Belief |
We explore our beliefs and attitudes with wide-open minds. |
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Cooperation |
We work with others to change the world for the better, making friends along the way. |
Methods
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:
- enjoy what they are doing and have fun;
- take part in activities indoors and outdoors;
- learn by doing;
- share in spiritual reflection;
- take responsibility and make choices;
- undertake new and challenging activities;
- make and live by their Promise
Programme
The Scouting Programme for all sections is based around three main themes: outdoor and adventure, world and skills. In each section a range of badges and awards support all aspects of Scouting, including the main themes: leadership, teamwork and personal development. The Programme is delivered in a balanced way that incorporates elements from each theme, to offer young people the most interesting and diverse experience.