Scouts

What Day? - Thursday
What Time? - 19:00-21:00
Age? - 10.5 to 14 years

Scouts is run by James Buckley.

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10.5 and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 14.5 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. Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

The Scout Law & Promise

The Scout Promise

On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law

A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

Be Prepared

Badges

The highest badge a scout can achieve is the Chief Scout's Gold Award.

It is gained by completing: Gold Award

The Promise Challenge
The Community Challenge
The Fitness Challenge
The Creative Challenge
The Global Challenge
The Outdoor Challenge

and two of the following:

The Outdoor Plus Challenge
The Adventure Challenge
The Expedition Challenge

These are the badges that we focus on during your child's time in Scouts. Activity badges are awarded but most are gained by the Scout providing evidence that they have completed the requirements of each badge. A full list of Activity Badges and the requirements to get each indvidual one can be found here.

Scout Uniform

Scout Uniforms can be purchased online at the Scout Shop. They can also be bought from the local Army & Navy in Northwich. The Uniform is made up of 3 items of clothing. The shirt, trousers and neckerchief.

A Neckerchief will be given when your son/daughter is invested into the group. We ask that the full uniform is worn at each Scout night. When representing the group at parades or outings then smart shoes must be worn.

For information on where to sew the badges on your uniform click the image.