1st Boscombe Down Scout Group
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1st Boscombe Down Scout Group
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The Scout Section is for young people, usually
aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10
and may stay until they are 15 years old. The Scout Troop is the third and final
Section in the Scout Group. Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set standards is the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges. Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life. In the upcoming months we will be participating in the family day at Moors Valley. The Troop will be out and about and will be holding local camps this autumn building up towards a group camp to be held around Easter 2007. Our Scout Troop currently have a few vacancies, for details please contact chris.scott@wiltshirescouts.org.uk |
Scouts
Being outdoors is important and half the
programme is given over to taking part in both the traditional Scouting skills,
such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous
activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.