Embark on the Ultimate Adventure with Scouts!
Age Range
Ready for the next level of adventure? Scouts is open to boys and girls aged ten and a half to fourteen years old, but you can join as early as ten or as late as eleven, giving you the freedom to move up from Cub Scouts with your friends or when you’re ready to tackle bigger challenges. Scouts is all about daring exploration, building independence, and experiencing the thrill of the outdoors!
About Scouts
Scouts are the third section in the Scouting family, instantly recognizable in their iconic turquoise uniforms. Each week, Scout Troops (their groups) meet at schools, Scout huts, community centers, or outdoor locations to plan exciting adventures, develop survival skills, and take on the world!
Weekly Adventures
Every Scout meeting is packed with adrenaline-pumping activities! Expect to:
- Master fire-lighting, shelter-building, and other survival skills
- Go on thrilling hikes and expeditions
- Build awesome pioneering projects like rafts and towers
- Try your hand at rock climbing, kayaking, or archery
- Compete in epic games and challenges
- Learn first-aid skills that could save a life
- Make lasting friendships while having the time of your life
Camps and Expeditions
Camping is where Scouts truly shine! Picture yourself hiking through wild landscapes, cooking over an open fire, or sleeping under the stars. Whether it’s a weekend at a nearby Scout camp or a week-long expedition to a remote location, you’ll face real-world challenges, develop your leadership skills, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Imagine the stories you’ll tell after navigating rivers, climbing mountains, or even taking part in international Jamborees!
Achievements and Badges
Scouts have a world of badges and awards to unlock. You’ll start by earning the Membership Award when you make your Scout Promise, and from there, the sky’s the limit!
Explore the Badges
- Activity Badges: Get stuck into skills and activities like Air and Water Activities, Bushcraft, Electronics, Sailing, Climbing, and beyond! Some badges are achieved during troop meetings, but others will see you challenging yourself outside of Scouts.
- Staged Activity Badges: These badges reward you for mastering skills over time, like completing a certain number of nights away, or perfecting navigation and safety techniques.
- Partnership Awards: Team up with another group or organization to earn special badges that focus on collaboration and teamwork.
- Challenge Awards: These push you to the next level with thrilling themes like Adventure, Expedition, Global Citizenship, Creative Skills, and even Personal Growth. Every challenge conquered makes you a better leader and adventurer.
The Ultimate Achievement
The Chief Scout’s Gold Award is the pinnacle of Scouting achievement! To earn this, you’ll need to complete all your Challenge Awards and demonstrate leadership, resilience, and a sense of adventure. But the journey doesn’t end there – Scouts who earn this honor move on to Explorers, where even greater adventures await!
Join Scouts today, and get ready to take on the world! Whether you’re building shelters, hiking into the unknown, or learning survival skills, every day as a Scout is an adventure you’ll never forget!