Scouts
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 2002/3 3,000 Scouts from the
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team,
participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.