What is Scouting?

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.

But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.

Every week we give almost half a million 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.

Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your young person’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.

Sign up to help your young person discover their ‘thing’: from archery to coding to performance art and everything in between.

Scouting is a global youth movement. It was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907, Scouting promotes a set of core values, skills, and activities that encourage personal growth, community involvement, and outdoor adventure.

Key Aspects of Scouting

Youth Development: Scouting helps young people develop leadership skills, self-reliance, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.

Outdoor Activities: A significant part of Scouting involves camping, hiking, and other outdoor activities that teach survival skills, environmental stewardship, and an appreciation for nature.

Community Service: Scouts are encouraged to give back to their communities through various service projects and volunteer activities.

Values and Ethics: The Scout Law and Promise emphasize values such as loyalty, helpfulness, and doing one's best.

Global Movement: Scouting is present in over 200 countries and territories, making it one of the largest youth movements in the world.

Uniform and Badges: Scouts often wear uniforms and earn badges to recognize achievements in various skills, activities, and areas of personal growth.

Overall, Scouting is designed to foster the holistic development of young people, preparing them to be active, responsible citizens in their communities and the world