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There are five Sections for young people who are members of the Scouts. The core age ranges of these Sections is shown below, however in most instances there is a sixth month flexibility in each direction. This allows for a young people to move between Sections at the same time as their friends, for example a Cub Scout could move to Scouts at age 10, or an Explorer Scout could stay with their Unit until they're 18½.

 

 

       

 

 

       

 

 

Beaver Scouts

 

Cub Scouts

 

Scouts

 

Explorer Scouts

 

Scout Network

 

 

 

Beaver Scouts are the youngest section in The Scout Association and are aged 6–8 years old. The Beaver Scouts meet in Colonies of between 12-24. Beaver Scouts have lots of fun doing different activities which include making things, going on visits, making friends, doing badges and going away for a night on a sleepover.

 

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A Cub Scout Pack has both male and female members who are aged between 8-10½ years old. Cub Scouts will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, community and collecting. Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out, to places like the zoo, theme parks or a farm. Sometimes they will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack.

 

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The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. The Scout Troop is the third and final Section in the Scout Group. As a Scout you can take part in a wide range of activities as part of your programme. This could be anything fro m abseiling to zorbing, and there are a number of Challenge Awards and Activity Badges to earn along the way. Scouts is all about finding out about the world we live in, knowing your own abilities, keeping fit for life and developing creative talents. It’s also important to explore your own values and personal attitudes.

 

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As an Explorer Scout, you will be able to decide, along with the rest of the Unit, what you want to do - whether it is powerboating, socialising, hiking or enjoying a trip abroad. Some Units hold their meetings in a hall, or at someone's house, or even up a mountain! You will be able to gain badges such as the Chief Scout's Diamond and Platinum Awards. The highest award you can earn is the Queen's Scout Award. This is recognised by many employers as the sign of someone that is enthusiastic, dedicated and reliable.

 

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Networks are involved in activities as wide ranging as kayaking, rock climbing, water skiing, international projects in places as inspiring as Chile, Libya and Italy, work with young people and help within the local community... the list of activities, projects and events is almost endless. You can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh as well as Scout Awards. Some Network members will also be Leaders, Assistants or part of their local Scout Fellowship. Others will never have been involved in Scouting before.

 

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