About Scouts

Scouts are young people between 11 and 15 years of age. The section offers young people the opportunity to experience fun, adventure and challenge designed to meet their needs.

Scouts work as members of a Patrol (6 – 8 scouts) within a Scout Troop (4 – 6 Patrols in a Troop). They work with the assistance and guidance of a Scouter. The Patrol System exploits the natural “gang” which young people often subscribe to and by the use of this method the aims of Scouting can easily be achieved.

Scouts meeting weekly and normally lasts for 1½ – 2 hours, these meetings normally take place in the evening or at the weekends. During the meeting scouts take part in activities and challenges designed to train and develop the individual and the patrol so that they can take a fuller and more rewarding part in outdoor adventures.

The following are some of the activities scouts participate in pioneering, camping, rock climbing, hill walking, backwoods cooking, master chef, life skills, water activities etc.

A “Scouts’ Own” Service is a simple service for scouts held generally on camp. “A service by Scouts for Scouts” wherein the purpose is worship and thanksgiving. The service should be simple with a happy atmosphere. The prayers, readings or reflections should not be long and an opportunity should be made to “gather up” a number of thoughts i.e. Let us remember all the things for which we want to thank God today, especially … Let us pray for … perhaps a sick scout or a family member or a special cause etc..

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