An Introduction to Scouting
The Scouts is the UK’s largest youth organisation, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more.
Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing. But we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.
Every week we give almost half a million 6-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
We’re talking about teamwork, leadership and resilience – skills that have helped Scouts become everything from teachers and social workers to astronauts and Olympians. We believe in bringing people together. We celebrate diversity and stand against intolerance, always. We’re part of a worldwide movement, creating stronger communities and inspiring positive futures.
Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your child’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.
Sign up to help your child discover their ‘thing’: from abseiling to coding to performance art and everything in between. Find your local group, fill out the form and someone will be in touch soon.
Squirrels
We’ve started opening a new provision for 4 – 6 year olds called Squirrels.
Beavers
Beavers is for 6 to 8 years and is the opportunity to make new friends.
Cubs
Develop new skills and soar to great heights with Cubs, for 8 to 10 1/2 years.
Scouts
Scouts is for 10 1/2 to 14 years, with new challenges and new adventures.
Explorers
At Explorers, for 14 to 18 years, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories.
Network
Create, organise and take part in events and projects with other 18-25 year olds in Network.
Volunteer
Share your skills and gain news ones as a volunteer.
