What are Scouts all about?
The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10 1/2 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 some Scouts now travel
abroad during their time in the Section.
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