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Who we are

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Who we are > About Scouting

Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to 400,000 girls and boys across the UK. Offering over 200 different activities from abseiling and archery to drama, street sports and water zorbing, Scouting helps 6-25 year olds grow in confidence, achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities.

This is only possible through the efforts of 100,000 volunteers who also enjoy the fun and friendship of Scouting. Trusted by nearly a million parents each week, the movement welcomes members from all backgrounds, faiths and cultures. Special emphasis is placed on bringing the Scouting programme to young people who currently do not benefit, particularly those in inner cities, those in rural areas and other disadvantaged groups. The Scout Association is a registered charity in the UK and part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts working for peace and global friendship.

li>There are now half a million members of Scouting in the UK.</li>

li>Scouting in the UK has been growing for the last five years.</li>

li>More young people do adventurous activities as Scouts than with any other organisation.</li>

li>Each year Scouts spend over two million nights away from home doing adventurous activities.</li>

li>The youngest person to walk to the South Pole was a Scout.</li>

li>Each year Scouts tackling the Queen’s Scout Award walk the equivalent distance of once around the world.</li>

li>11 of the 12 people to walk on the moon were once Scouts.</li>

li>John Lennon and Paul McCartney were both Scouts (inspiring a better quality of campfire song).</li>

li>You are never more than 10 miles from a Scout Meeting Place.</li>

li>The Scout Association is part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts.</li>

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em>‘Scouting’s 500,000 members are an inspiration. It's great to see it. It's all about friendship and fun and adventure – people who might not normally have the chance for adventure. Scouts are shining lights in their communities.’

strong>Chief Scout, Bear Grylls</strong</em

<h3>Think you know Scouting? Think again.</h3>

If you still think Scouting is just about boys, tents and woggles, then <a href="http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=6">take a look at our video</a> - you might just change your mind. With over 200 activities on offer and half a million members (including 60,000 girls) Scouting offers everyday adventure to young people and adult volunteers

<h3>Parents</h3>

Parents tell us that Scouting gives their children more confidence, responsibility, a broader set of friends, a chance to pursue things they might not get to do otherwise, adventure and an extended family.

em>‘Children learn social skills as well as practical ones. They have to remember things to bring the following week so they have to take a bit of responsibility for their own stuff!’

When I see Ella at Cubs, doing things for herself and her friends, I'm so impressed. It helps you step back and let them get on with it. ’

‘Scouting helps parents prepare their kids for life’</em

Who we are > Scouting History

i>Can you imagine a world without Scouting?</i

Without the Jamborees, friendships and adventures it would certainly be a quieter and less colourful place. Well, if it wasn’t for the talent and originality of one man, the movement might never have existed at all.

This man was Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941), a soldier, artist, actor and free-thinker. Best known for his spirited defence of the small South African township of Mafeking during the Boer War, he was propelled to further fame as the Founder of Scouting.

Scouting began outdoors of course. In 1907 Baden-Powell held a camp on Brownsea Island, Poole, Dorset, to try out his ideas. He brought together 20 boys, some from a variety of backgrounds. The success of the camp spurred him on to finish what would become a classic of the 20th century.

Scouting for Boys was published in 1908 and from the start, sales of the book were enormous. Boys soon formed themselves into Scout Patrols. It was a global phenomenon. As numbers grew, it soon became clear that young people of all ages and in every country wanted to get involved in Scouting. 1920 was also the year of the first World Scout Jamboree. At London’s Olympia, Scouts from across the world gathered to celebrate international unity and the growth of their great movement.

Scouting changed over the years and continued to grow. Scouts in the UK acted as coastguards during the First World War and ran messages during the Blitz. Our members have continued to have a positive impact on society, helping deliver health, education and rebuilding programmes across the world. Girls are now as much part of the adventure as the boys.

Who we are > Volunteers

Volunteering for Scouting is one of the most fun, rewarding and positive things you can ever do. You can give as much or a little time you like and we will match opportunities that fit your skills and time available. If you would like to have fun and make friends, earn professional qualifications and make a real difference to the lives of young people please contact us.

i'For anyone thinking of becoming a Scout, I say, go for it, come and join the big adventure.’</i

strong>Bear Grylls, UK Chief Scout</strong>

Who we are > Sections

h3>Beavers</h3>

What’s the best thing about Beaver Scouts? Activities, trips and making friends are all part of what makes it so much fun for girls and boys. As well as earning activity badges, many Beavers Scouts get to go on camps and sleepovers, often for the first time. Beaver Scouts like:

li>Being creative - making things and singing</li>

li>Playing games</li>

li>Going on visits and investigating nature</li>

li>Learning about themselves</li>

li>Getting to know other people</li>

li>Discovering the worlds of science, nature and technology</li>

li>Exploring the natural and manmade world</li>

li>Caring – responding to the needs of others, the local and international community</li>

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Cub Scouts enjoy new adventures while making new friends along the way. Their commitment is recognised by over thirty activity badges. As well as regular weekly meeting, Cub Scouts also enjoy activity days, weekend camps and pack holidays. Boys and girls:

li>Go camping</li>

li>Play games</li>

li>Explore the outdoors</li>

li>Try adventurous activities – such as climbing, sailing and archery</li>

li>Meet people from their local community</li>

li>Experience the culture of other countries</li>

li>Keep themselves and others safe</li>

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h3>Scouts</h3>

What don’t Scouts do? At this age, we encourage girls and boys to take responsibility for themselves and each other, with older members leading a small team. They like being with friends and participating fully in the adventure of life. In the Troop Scouts:

li>Develop leadership skills</li>

li>Learn emergency aid</li>

li>Spend nights away - the summer camp is often the highlight of the year</li>

li>Help others in the community</li>

li>Cook, both at home and at camp</li>

li>Adventurous and sporting activities - anything from abseiling to zorbing</li>

li>Learn survival skills</li>

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h3>Explorers</h3>

Let’s face it, by the age of 14, most young people know what they want. Explorer Scouts therefore have a big say in what they do, while being supported by adult volunteers. Unit members:

li>Get to try activities such as power boating, sailing, snow and motor sports</li>

li>Deliver campsite services - running activities or helping with site maintenance</li>

li>Fundraise and help in the community</li>

li>Go on camping expeditions in the UK and abroad</li>

<li>Go for The Queen’s Scout Award, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze, Silver and Gold and the Explorer Belt (a 10 day challenge abroad) – all recognised by universities and employers</li>

li>Train as young leaders – working with an experienced adult, they learn how to run activities for young people aged 6 - 14.</li>

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h3>Network</h3>

Network members (aged between 18-25) take part in a wide variety of adventurous and community based activities:

li>Volunteering</li>

li>Fundraising</li>

li>International travel</li>

li>Social events</li>

li>Adventure activities</li>

li>Awards and externally recognised leadership qualifications</li>

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What we do

Information on what your Group/District/County does regularly – eg. annual competitions

What we do > Sections

Optional – details on what your sections get up to.

What we do > Activities

Activities are an integral part of Scouting, and what makes it so exciting for the young people involved.

Scouting as a whole undertakes activities from abseiling to canoeing; gang shows to mountain biking; orienteering to sailing - and so on! for a list of activities Scouts can do, please see the <a href="http://scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search/?cat=26,407,351">Activities A-Z</a> on the UK Scout Association's website.

Add a list of activities undertaken locally.

What we do > Balanced Programme

Providing your Scouts with a programme that is both balanced and exciting is one of the most rewarding challenges for our leaders.

What we offer to young people is a range of activities, events and experiences built around a number of programme zones. We balance the programme in the same way you'd balance a diet, by simply ensuring that over a given period (a month or a term, for example), there is something from each zone in the Programme.

Young people experience Scouting by regularly taking part in quality activities, drawn from each programme zone. Personal achievement can be recognised by earning awards and badges leading to the Chief Scout’s Awards and the Queen’s Scout Award.

Find out more at <a href="http://www.scouts.org.uk/supportresources"<strong>www.scouts.org.uk/supportresources</strong</a>

<h3>Download the badge app </h3>

My Badges is The Scout Association’s official badge app and is now available for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Ideal for quick reference at meetings or camp, it contains the requirements for every badge and award in the UK 6-25 programme.

The Scout Association’s first smart phone app is perfect for volunteers, parents and young people alike. It contains a host of features to make Scouting easier wherever you happen to be, including:

Requirements for every badge and award in the UK 6-25 programme (any changes to badges and award requirements will automatically be sent to your iPhone or iPod Touch)

li>Ability to track personal progress</li>

li>Promise and Law for all ages (including all permissible variations)</li>

li>Interactive badge position diagrams</li>

li>Ability to share email and SMS links to scouts.org.uk (iPod Touch - email only)</li>

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With images of every badge, participating in the programme is now easier and more fun for all Scouts. Mums and dads will also be pleased with the badge positioning facility – now there’s no need to guess.

‘I’ve already downloaded the My Badges App,’ says Tom Hylands, an Explorer Scout Leader. ‘As a volunteer I’m going to find it really useful to use when I’m out and about as it gives me access to key information whenever and wherever I need it.’

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/UKScoutAssociation#p/u/0/1ZaVjxduf3c" target="_blank">Watch a video of the app in action</a>.

<a href="http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/my-badges-the-scout-association/id429387936?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D2" target="_blank">Visit iTunes to download the app</a>.

What we do > Scouting in the community

Scouting has a positive impact on communities across the UK. Strong values and making a positive contribution to society have always underpinned our movement.

You are now likely to find us planting trees, leading recycling schemes and helping older people use the internet. As a movement, Scouting is not afraid to change and while our values remain constant, what we do must evolve to meet the needs of today's society.

But exactly how much does Scouting contribute?

li>Some 88% of our young people said scouting has helped them develop key skills</li>

li>97% reckoned Scouting helped them make friends and build relationships with other people.</li>

li>More than 90% of Scouting's volunteers say it has helped them develop personal and practical skills.</li>

li>36% of former members volunteer regularly (as least two hours per week) set against only 26% of the general population.</li>

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‘Helping in the community makes me feel I have achieved something,’ says Amy, a 14-year-old explorer Scout. ‘We did a sleep out to raise money on World Homeless Day. I met homeless people and saw for myself the problems they face.’

So the next time you see a Scout in the street, look beyond the woggle and neckerchief – you're looking at a citizen of the future and one of tomorrow's leaders today. Better still, offer to give a little time yourself.

What’s on

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Get involved

Few things are more rewarding than being involved in Scouting, and there are many ways you can join the adventure!

There are many ways you can kick-start your adventure, as a young person, parent or adult volunteer. Our volunteers get involved on their terms and not all roles involve working with young people. If you can give a little time (or a lot) to help improve young lives in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Get involved > Parents

em>‘Children learn social skills as well as practical ones. They have to remember things to bring the following week so they have to take a bit of responsibility for their own stuff!’

‘When I see Ella at Cubs, doing things for herself and her friends, I'm so impressed. It helps you step back and let them get on with it. ’

‘Scouting helps parents prepare their kids for life’</em

<h3>Parents’ FAQs</h3>

strong>My local Group has a waiting list, why is this?</strong>

We have over 30,000 young people on waiting lists around the country due to a shortage of adults. If there is a waiting list for the Group your child hopes to attend you could think about joining us yourself. We always welcome any help from parents.

strong>Will my child be insured when on Scout activities?</strong>