What is Scouting?
Scouting encourages the development of Young People and Improvement of society through Fun, Friendship, Adventure, Challenge and Teamwork.When young people join Scouting they will be
- part of a network of young people committed to make a difference in their local, national and international communities.
- offered a wide range of activities which challenge them and help them to engage fully in civil society.
- taking increasing responsibility for the planning and delivery of their own programme.
- work in small groups using teamwork.
- offered through the programme opportunities to prepare their 'life-plan' and develop 'life-skills'.
- coached and assisted in developing the skills to participate in decision-making and encouraged to use these skills in Scouting and in society.
- supported and guided by adult volunteers on their journey of self-education.
Personal development means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential. In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are 'learning by doing,' when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves. Scout Leaders are trained to deliver this programme, ensuring our young people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.
Each section usually meet on one evening during the week, although they may also go to camps and other days out throughout the year. Whilst the activities they take part in will depend on their age, each Section gives young people the opportunity to learn by doing. Parents say 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.
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