Meeting Times
Thursday 18:30 – 20:00
Being a Scout
When you join Scouts, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things.
Scout Terminology
Section – Scouting is made up of six Sections; Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Network. A child/young person moves up the Sections as they get older and the activities and opportunities provide reflect that age range. All Sections earn badges, take part in camps and outdoor activities.
Woggle – this is a device used to loosely secure the card around the neck to a Scout Troop.
Necker – this is the card that your young person will wear when in uniform.
Patrols – when at their weekly meeting, your young person child may be split into smaller groups, to carry out activities and tasks together. These smaller groups are referred to as Patrols in Scouting.
Patrol Leader – A Scout Troop is usually organised into small groups called Patrols, each headed up by an older Scout called a Patrol Leader, often with a Assistant Patrol Leader as well. Patrols can be used in a number of ways to facilitate the organisation of the Scout Troop.
The Scout Promise – each Section has a ‘Promise’ which is a simple way to help young people (and adults) keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind. The Promise is a commitment made by all Members as they join Scouting.
Scout Promise
As a values based movement we all make the ‘The Promise’ – an oath that helps us to be our best
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!
Scout leaders
All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Troop week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills. No matter how much time you have to spare, find out about volunteering on your own terms.
