Joining Network
When you join Network, you’ll have the opportunity to stand on your own two feet, test your limits and consolidate skills and learning.
Complete tops Awards, gain activity permits or execute a project. Network is free and open to all 18-25 year olds.
Scout Network is our fifth and final section for 18-25 year olds.
Whether you’re completely new to Scouts or have been with us since you were 5 years old, joining is a great way to meet new people, seek out new challenges and see the world. Because being a grown up shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun.
Questions? We’ve answered some of the most common ones below.
Who runs Scout Networks?
Members manage their own journey, organising their own projects with the support of a District Scout Network Commissioner and Programme Coordinator (if one is in place). Throughout their journey, they might also interact with Assistant County Commissioners (Network) – who assist with Network activity throughout the wider County – and the UK Scout Network Commissioner, who oversees Network activity across the whole of the UK.
Who can join Network?
We’re open to all, not just existing members. It’s free!
What do Network members get up to?
Scout Network connects 20,000 18-25 year olds across the UK, and gives them the opportunity to take part in a huge range of exciting projects and events centred on the themes of ‘Adventure’, ‘Community’ and ‘International’. Whether you’re organising a local meet-up or a once in a lifetime trip to the Amazon, it’s all about working together to build new skills, seek out new experiences and make a difference in the world.
Network groups are flexibly run and self-led. Members can create profiles on the Scout Network website, using the platform to meet others with similar goals and share their progress. There are 395 virtual badges currently available to achieve, and members can also work towards a number of Top Awards. A full list of badges and awards can be found here
Is there a uniform?
Yes. Network members wear a stone shirt or blouse with an added Scout Network uniform badge. If they like, they can also wear the nationwide UK Scout Network Scarf or their local District Scout Network scarf (known as a necker).
How often do Network members meet up?
Network members don’t necessarily meet every week. Some might meet a few times a year to complete a single project together. Others might dive into lots of different projects at once, or meet more regularly.
No matter how you’d like to do things, advice on how to get the most out of projects and events can be found here.
How much does Network cost?
As an adult member of the Scout Association, there are no membership fees to be part of Scout Network.
When there are events and camps there may be fees etc to cover running costs but like all Scouting events we aim to keep activities accessible and affordable for everyone.
If you have any concerns about cost or your ability to pay to participate in an event, please don’t hesitate to speak with the District Scout Network Commissioner or another member of the District Team in confidence, about ways we may be able to help you.
Awards
Explorers start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more. It all starts with an award.
