Scouting Information
What is Scouting?
The Scout Association offers everyday adventure and activity to almost 40,000 young people across the UK. The Movement is the largest co-educational youth organisation in the world, with over 28 million members in 216 countires and territories.
In the UK, Scouting is organised through the The Scout Association and has a clear purpose:
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 communities.
About our work
Even if we can't solve all the problems in the world, we can help to make it a better place. Scouting makes a positive contribution to society by helping young people develop as activie members of the community;
who are self reliant
who are caring
who are responsible
who show commitment
Scouting works well when young people enjoy learning by wrking in partnership with adults. They do this by taking part in a variety of activities and new experiences; exploring the outdoors; participatingin teams; taking responsibility.
Our methods for giving young people the opportunity to learn by doing is called the Programme. The Programme is a continuous progression of training, activities, and awards that covers everything that young people do in Scouting from the age of 6 to 25.
Our commitment
In Scouting, our adults have a responsiblity to make sure that the Programme is fun and exciting. We must also make sure it is safe. The Scout Assocation's policies, rules, code of behaviour, advice on child protection and safety policies are there to ensure our young people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.
Who can be a Scout?
Scouting is opne to all young people aged 6 to 25 of every faith and background. There are also plenty of opportunities for adults to become involved as Leaders, Assistants or Administrators.
