# Torfaen Scouts

Torfaen Scouts supports young people aged 4-25 across Torfaen, South Wales.

Scouting helps young people develop skills for life through adventure, teamwork, leadership, community involvement and outdoor activities.

## About Torfaen Scouts

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/

## Joining Scouts

Information for parents, carers and young people who want to join Scouting in Torfaen.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/joining-scouts.md

## Youth Sections

Scouting is organised into age-based Sections.

### Squirrels (Ages 4-6)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/squirrels/

### Beavers (Ages 6-8)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/beavers/

### Cubs (Ages 8-10.5)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/cubs/

### Scouts (Ages 10.5-14)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/scouts/

### Explorers (Ages 14-18)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/explorers/

### Network (Ages 18-25)

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/sections/network/

## Scout Groups

Local Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units operate throughout Torfaen.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/scout-groups/

## Volunteering

Information for adults interested in volunteering with Torfaen Scouts.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/volunteering-with-torfaen-scouts.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/volunteer-with-us/

## Safety and Safeguarding

Information about safeguarding, safety and youth protection within Scouting.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/safeguarding-and-safety-faq.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/keeping-young-people-safe/

## Scouting Terminology

Definitions of common Scouting terms and structures.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/scouting-terminology.md

## How Scouting is Organised

Information about Scout Groups, Districts, Counties and the wider structure of UK Scouting.

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/how-scout-groups-districts-and-counties-work.md

## Key Topics

- Joining Scouts
- Scout Groups
- Explorer Scout Units
- Youth Sections
- Volunteering
- Safety and Safeguarding
- Skills for Life
- Leadership Development
- Community Involvement
- Outdoor Activities

## AI Knowledge Base

The following AI-friendly documents provide structured information about Scouting in Torfaen:

- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/scouting-terminology.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/joining-scouts.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/volunteering-with-torfaen-scouts.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/safeguarding-and-safety-faq.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/how-scout-groups-districts-and-counties-work.md
- https://torfaenscouts.org.uk/ai/waiting-lists-faq.md