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The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged
between 10½ 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 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.But before this we have the
European Jamboree in 2005, Eurojam. This will be for
Scouts and Explorer Scouts between the ages of 11 and 18
and will provide a fantastic opportunity for young
people, from different parts of Europe, 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.
For more information about your
local group contact our
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