Introduction

Hopefully these few pages will go a little way to explain what the Scouting Adventure is all about.

We have information on who can become a Member of the Scout Association, the different age sections that they will belong to and a little about the Scout Programme of development.

Then of course there are the varied adventurous Activities that our young people have great fun taking part in, both at home in the UK and Internationally, supported throughout by the thousands of Adults who have chosen to help.

For those new to Scouting, there is a very brief UK History of the Movement. More information about any of these topics can be found on The Scouting Association's own website.

What is Scouting?

Scouting is a global, educational youth movement, providing young people with Adventure, Fun and Challenge. With almost 500,000 members, The Scout Association is the largest co-educational youth movement in the UK. Its clear purpose is:

To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international community.