Scouts (10½-14 Years)

Life as a Scout is an eye-opening adventure. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

Being a Scout

When you join Scouts, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.

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Activities and what you'll get up to

Build and develop your confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills. Explore you beliefs and attitudes and be creative. Gain independence and put these skills into practice at camps and even on international trips.

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Awards

Scouts start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more. It starts with an award. Who knows where it might lead?

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Scout Promise

As a values based movement we all make the 'The Promise' an oath that helps us to be our best

Learn the Scout Promise


Moving up to Explorers

Eventually, it’ll be time embrace your next big adventure.

Discover Explorers: our section for 14 to 18 year olds


Uniform and badge placement

You don't need a uniform to join. But once you've settled in, you'll start speedily earning badges, and you'll need to know where to put them!

Learn about what to wear in Scouts Badge Placement


Scout leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers working to make Scouts the best it can be, but we don’t just need swashbuckling adventurers to lead our expeditions. We also need tidy-uppers and tea-makers and great listeners from all walks of life – for as much or as little time as they can spare.

Volunteer on your own terms