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Scouts

A Scout kayaking on a lake

Scouts is for 10½ to 14 year olds. Our Scout troop builds confidence, independence and a real sense of adventure, with camping, hiking and challenges all year round.

Ages
10½ to 14 years
We meet
Mondays, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where
Scout HQ, Crown Street
Top award
Chief Scout's Gold Award
Scouts hiking across the hills

What do Scouts get up to?

  • Camps all year round, including our summer Group Camp
  • Hiking, navigation and expeditions
  • Fire-lighting, pioneering and backwoods cooking
  • Water and adventurous activities
  • Representing the Group at Remembrance and on St George’s Day
  • Badges and awardsScouts take on bigger challenges and work towards the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. Find out more in all about badges.
  • UniformScouts wear a teal green shirt or blouse, our group necker and dark trousers or a skirt, but you don’t need any uniform to start. See uniform and costs.
  • Moving on to ExplorersAt 14, Scouts move up to Explorers.

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