The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between
10˝ 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.
As a
Scout you can take part in a wide range of activities as
part of your programme. This could be anything from
Abseiling to Zorbing, and there are a number of Challenge
Awards and Activity Badges to earn along the way. Scouts is
all about finding out about the world we live in, knowing
your own abilities, keeping fit for life and developing
creative talents. It’s also important to explore your own
values and personal attitudes.
Being outdoors is important and there are many
opportunities to learn 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 25,000 Scouts from around the World
attended the World Jamboree in Thailand. Even more are
expected to attend the World Jamboree in The United Kingdom
in 2007. In 2005 the European Jamboree, Eurojam, happened in
Chelmsford, Essex, and over 2000 UK Scouts made contact with
Scouts from around the world, to share a unique experience.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team,
participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of
life.