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Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Some 28 million young people worldwide now take part in the adventure of Scouting and this year the Scouting Movement celebrates its centenary. Here in Redcar we have a number of Beaver, Cub and Scout Troops, and there is sure to be one near to were you live, below is a potted introduction of each them, contact details for local scouting can be found further down. Beaver Scouts
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
Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts are Boys and Girls aged 8 to 10. They meet in a Cub Pack and have lots of fun. At Cubs you can try lots of fun activities like Camping, going on trips and making things. If you like having lots of fun and adventure with your friends, ask an adult to find out where you're nearest Cub Pack meets
Scouts
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.
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.
Being outdoors is important and there are many opportunities to learn the traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as the wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to yachting.
The international aspect gives Scouting a special appeal and many Scouts now travel abroad during their time in the Section. In 2002/3 25,000 Scouts from around the World attended the World Jamboree in Thailand. Even more are expected to attend the World Jamboree in The United Kingdom in 2007. In 2005 the European Jamboree, Eurojam, happened in Chelmsford, Essex, and over 2000 UK Scouts made contact with Scouts from around the world, to share a unique experience.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
For more Information on Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, or to find out where they meet in the Redcar Area, please contact the District Scouting Commisioner:
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