What is Scouting?
Scouting is a global, educational youth Movement. In the UK Scouting
is organised through The Scout Association and has a clear purpose:
To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual,
social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible
citizens and as Members of their local, national and international
communities.
About our work
Even if we can't solve all the problems in the world, we can help to
make it a better place. Scouting makes a positive contribution to
society by helping young people to develop as active members of the
community:
- who are
self reliant
- who
are caring
- who
are responsible
- who
show commitment.
Scouting works well when young people enjoy learning by doing in
partnership with adults. They do this by:
- taking part in a variety of activities and new experiences
- exploring the outdoors
- participating in teams
- taking responsibility.
Our method for giving young people the opportunity to learn by doing
is called the Programme. The Programme is a continuous
progression of training, activities and awards that covers
everything that young people do in Scouting from the age of 6 to 25.
Our commitment
In Scouting, our adults have a responsibility to make sure that the
Programme is fun and exciting. We must also make sure that it is
safe. The Scout Association's policies, rules, code of behaviour,
advice on
Child Protection and safety policy are there to ensure our young
people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.
Who can be a Scout?
Scouting is open to all young people aged 6 to 25 of every faith and
background.
The easiest way to join us is to complete our
online form.
This will help you to get in contact with the Scout Association. It will also put
you in contact with our District Commissioner who will be able to
answer any specific questions about Scouting in Rickmansworth.
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