Scouts
Age
Scouts are boys
and girls age 10 ½ - 14 years of age, we are the third
youngest section of the Scout movement.
Our place in the Scouting
Family Tree
We belong to a
group, which is usually made up of a Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and a
Scout Troop. All sections meeting at different times.
When we meet
We meet for
approximate. 1 hour – 1 ½ a week depending on
which troop you decide to join. We have 20 troops in and around
Blackpool and there is a troop to suit all, as they meet 1 night a week
Monday – Friday somewhere across the district.
Our uniform
Scouts wear a
smart uniform made up of a shirt, navy cargo trousers and a group
neckerchief.
Not sure where the badges go? Visit this page.
Your first night at Scouts
When joining, you
will be placed into a patrol usually with someone you know already,
perhaps from school, if you do or do not know any Scouts you will be
given a Patrol Leader to look after you.
In your first four
weeks at Scouts you will join in all the fun activities.
The leaders will help you come to know the Scout troop ceremonies, get
to know the leaders and members in the troop. Find out about activities
available in the troop.
- Know and understand the Scout Promise and Motto
- Learn the Scout handshake
- Know the meaning of the badges that you will receive at the investiture ceremony.
- The general knowledge of the family of Scouts, world-wide Scouting and the history of Scouting
- The next stage is to become a Scout by making the Promise.
The Scout Programme
The Scout Leaders
set weekly structured programmes with agreement from the Patrol
Leaders. Scouts will always have a fun packed, fast moving evening. At
the same time developing skills for life.
The leaders encourage Scouts to make suggestions for games and activities. Make time to share their news and views. They accept Scouts as they are, celebrating their achievements and emerging talents, supporting their weaknesses and needs.
Days Out
Scouts also take
part in District / County Competitions, Days out and Fun Events with
other Scouts in the surrounding area.
They will enjoy outings and have visitors of interest come to the troop. Scouts can take part in pretty much anything but it will always be an experience, and fun packed, you are only limited by your imagination.
The Leaders
The leadership
team is made up of a Scout Leader and Assistant Scout Leaders who are
all fully trained. They also have Helpers and Young Leaders. Many parents get
involved and join the leadership team and go on to become leaders,
helpers or occasional helpers. All leaders/parents involved with the
colony will fill in a Criminal Record Check form before an offer of
help can be accepted