Scouts
Who are Scouts?
Scouts are boys and girls aged between 10 1/2 and 14 years old who want to make friends and develop their interests in ways which areboth educational and fun. Scouts can come into the troop at the age of 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old. Scouts meet as troops with each troop consisting of various patrols, usually ranging from four to eight scouts. One of the scouts in each patrol is appointed as the patrol leader (PL), who is in charge of that individual patrol. Each patrol also has an assistant patrol leader (APL).
"It is up to the Patrol Leader to take hold of and to develop the qualities of each Scout in his patrol. It sounds like a big order, but in practice it works."
Lord Baden-Powell, Founder
What Scouts do
Scouts are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities. Scouting activities are usually more adventurous than the younger sections. Scouts participate in activities such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, pioneering and lots more. Other topics scouts take part in are survival skills, cooking and first aid, as well as playing games and having a good time!!!
The Programme
Scouts take part in a programme known as a "balanced programme" which helps find out about the world in which we live in. This programme encourages the scouts to know there own abilities, values and personal attitudes as well as the importance of keeping fit and to develop their creative talents. The programme is split into manageable areas known as the "programme zones"
Scoutcraft & Adventure
Global
Community
Fit for Life
Exploring Beliefs & Attitudes
Creative Expression
Scout 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 worldwide family of scouts
A Scout has courage in all difficulties
A Scout makes good use of his time and is careful of possession and property
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
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