ScoutsSCOUTS: 10.5 to 14 years of age The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10.5 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 2007 40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the 21ST World Scout Jamboree in Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life. Scouts wear a Teal Green shirt, navy blue activity trousers, Scout belt and their Group scarf The Scout Promise is: On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best The Scout Law is: 1. A Scout is to be trusted. The Scout Motto is: Be Prepared For details of Scout Troops, please see the "Scout Groups" page. | News: NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010. NEWSLETTER No 76 issued June 2010 THANK YOU FOR ACHIEVING THE UNIMAGINABLE DREAM! Thank you to everyone who attended the County Skills and Chills... |
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