Who are Scouts?
Scouts are go-getters aged 10 to 14 who jump in and get muddy; give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it!
Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.
Who leads Scouts?
Each Scout Troop is made up of young people aged 10 to 14, led by trained adult volunteers who are on hand to share their skills and keep everyone safe. Traditionally, Scout leaders were nicknamed ‘Skip’ – an abbreviation of ‘Skipper’, which is a name given to a ship’s captain. In some Troops this name is still used, but these days it’s more common for Scout leaders to just use their real names.
Within their Troop, Scouts are part of a Patrol – smaller groups of Scouts who look out for one another, and help each other grow. Scouts usually gather in their Patrols at the beginning and end of meetings. They might also stick together on expeditions or trips away, or during certain activities.