Scouting caters to ages 4 through 25, with specific sections for each age group:

  • Squirrels: 4 to 6 years old
  • Beavers: 6 to 8 years old
  • Cubs: 8 to 10½ years old
  • Scouts: 10½ to 14 years old
  • Explorer Scouts: 14 to 18 years old
  • Network: 18 to 25 years old

This structured program offers young people a variety of fun, challenging activities and experiences, helping them develop essential skills for life, citizenship, and community involvement. 

What is Scouting?

Scouting aims to help young people achieve their full potential by engaging them in a range of activities and programs that build character, resilience, teamwork, and leadership skills. 

Key takeaways:

 

  • Skill development:

    Scouting provides opportunities to learn new skills, from practical skills like navigation and first aid to softer skills like teamwork and communication. 

  • Adventure and experiences:

    The program includes a variety of fun and challenging activities, encouraging young people to explore the outdoors and take on new experiences. 

  • Community:

    Scouting promotes responsible citizenship and community involvement, with a focus on helping others. 

  • Volunteering:
    The Scouting movement relies on adult volunteers to lead activities and support young people, with opportunities for those of all backgrounds and levels of commitment. 
Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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