Scouts
WHERE THE SECTION FITS INToday Scouts is the third Section of the Scout Movement, following on from Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts, and is based within the Scout Group. Young people can become members of the Scout Troop at 10 1/2 years of age and progress to Explorer Scouting after their 14th birthday. Explorer Scouting is organised at a District level. THE SCOUT MOVEMENT IS BORNIn 1907 Baden Powell ran a camp for 20 boys from different backgrounds at Brownsea Island in Poole Harbor, Dorset. He divided them into four groups - the first Scout Patrols. A senior boy, called a Patrol Leader, led each group. The Patrol Leader was given full responsibility for activities and behaviour of his Patrol at all times - both at work and at play. It was a huge success and Baden Powell wrote about his revolutionary ideas in a book called Scouting for Boys. The Scout Movement took on a life of its own as boys organised themselves into Groups. They used ideas in Baden Powell's book as a basis for camps, treks and other activities. They persuaded adults to become their Leaders and Scouting was born, initially for boys over ten years of age. 15TH DIDCOT SCOUTSScouts are young people who want to make friends and develop widening interests in ways that are both educational and fun. Our activities are about action and involvement and this means more than just camping. It is through Scouting that many young people develop their interest in a whole range of activities from archery to potholing. Our Scouts enjoy outdoor pursuits in a safe but challenging environment. They meet together once a week in a Troop every Friday evening. For more details of meetings contact gsl@15thdidcotscoutgroup.co.uk The Scout Leaders are:- Alan Leader (contact details: 01235 210394) | Upcoming events27-11-2008 |
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