What is a Scout
Scouts are young people usually aged between ten and half and
fourteen years old and make up the third section in the Scouting family. They
want to make friends and develop widening interest in ways that are both educational
and fun. Perfect if you want a break from the usual after-school routine of
homework, games and watching television.
What do Scouts wear?
Scouts wear, dependant on the type of activity they are involved
in, either a teal green smart shirt, a pair of navy blue activity trousers/shorts
and their Group scarf (Scouts) or Navy blue jersey (Sea Scouts) or a light
blue shirt (Air Scouts). A Cub Scout who has joined the Scouts and has gained
his/her Chief Scout Silver Award can wear it on their uniform until they have
gained the Chief Scout's Gold Award. They may also wear their Participation
and Moving On awards.
What do Scouts do
Scout activities are about action and teamwork as well as individual
pursuits. The Scouts have have a varied programme which includes camping,
hiking, rock climbing, gliding, sailing, abseiling, canoeing, etc. etc. gaining
their Chief Scout's Gold Award. Once again the programmes help Scouts to learn
about being self sufficient through survival skills, cooking and first aid
to name just a few. Scouts when they reach the age of fourteen and a half
then leave the Group to progress on to Explorers which are run by the District.
Resource Material
Information for the individual Scout is provided through the
Matrix (a filofax style book), which gives interesting facts and serves as
a record book for the Scout.
Want to be a Scout?
You need to be ten and a half years old to become a Scout.
There are three types of Scouts within the Scout movement; Scouts, Sea Scouts
and Air Scouts. Even though they have the same programme but each variant
is geared to its own specialist activity. To find the nearest Troop to you;
get Mum or Dad to contact:
The County Office on 76599046 or
email:
janette.robinson@coventryscouts.org.uk
