Scouts

Thursday evenings | Tilehurst URC, Armour Road

Scouts aims to build upon some of the skills set out in Cubs; to build the confidence of the young person, to take them out of their comfort zone and build their sense of adventure. 

Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme.  The range of activities is far greater, and usually more physical, than anything Beavers and Cubs do.

Activities can include rock climbing, abseiling, canoeing, survival camps and caving to name but a few.  “Participation” rather than meeting set standards is the key approach.  For Scouts who want to be recognised for their achievements, there are a number of Challenge Awards and Activity Badges that can all ultimately lead to the greatest award in Scouting, the Chief Scout Gold.

The Scout Troop is the third section in the Scout Group, following Beavers and Cubs. The Scout Section is for young people aged between 10½ and 14 years. If they are 14+ years and wanting to join, they should start with Explorers

Join Scouts

Use this form to find out more about our Scout Troop or to apply for your young person to join. If they are 14+ years and wanting to join, they should start with Explorers

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Related information

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?

Dive right in


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


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