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1. SCOUTS A 52 ER 9 Who we are What we do How we help How to join Can you imagine a world without Scouting Without the jamborees friendships and adventures it would certainly be a quieter and less colourful place Scouting offers fun challenge and everyday adventure to over 435 000 girls and boys This makes us the largest mixed youth movement in the UK We help young people explore their potential grow in confidence and becomes the active citizens of the future We make a positive impact on young people our adult volunteers and the communities in which we live Offering over 200 different activities from abseiling and archery to drama street sports and water zorbing Scouting helps 6 25 year olds grow in confidence achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities This is only possible through the efforts of 100 000 volunteers who also enjoy the fun and friendship of Scouting The Scout Association Is a registered charity in the UK and part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts working for peace and global friendship Every child has the right to an adventure Life is about grabbing opportunities These are simple life lessons that Scouting teaches It s all about friendship and fun and adventure people who might not normally have the chance for adventure Scouts are shining lights in their communities Bear Grylls Chief Scout Buzz A2. CUB SCOUTS 8 10 gt 4 4 h d 1 1 uW b N 10 14 I go outdoors get to go mountain biking and meet up with friends Rasheed The Scout section is about spending time with friends working as part of a team and participating fully in the adventure of life Scouts take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the world where they live They ll discover talents they never knew they had Being outdoors is important and half the programme is given over to taking part in both Scouting skills such as camping and cooking as well as adventurous activities from abseiling to yachting I went in some caves at Blackmore Park crawling underground It was cold and damp but we hadhea torches and stuff so we could see where were goin R There were high and low bits as well so you didn t know what to expect Would Idoit again Of course I would PN g Zoe EXPLORER SCOUTS 14 18 I choose my own adventure Rebecca Explorer Scouts get the chance to meet up with like minded people in their area By doing this they get the chance to do many more activities not just the ones their Unit organises From snow sports to environmental projects camps hikes and expeditions Explorers have a 204 key rc role i in ELT what do LA i La ae iE 0 p We went to the Peak District to do our Duke of Edinburgh ae Aw
3. R LIFE HH 202222 37 099 099 HOURS TIME SCOUT LEADERS CONTRIBUTE EVERY YEAR ALL OF THIS TIME AMOUNTS TO 380 MILLION WORTH OF UNPAID YOUTH WORK SCOUTS ORG UK GET INVOLVED GET INVOLVED If you would like to experience the fun challenge and adventure of Scouting visit scouts org uk get involved 0845 300 1818 Your local contact Content includes k a scouts org uk shop scouts org uk get involved Copyright 2014 The Scout Association Registered Charity Numbers 306101 England and Wales and SC038437 Scotland
4. ard They basically dropped us off and we made our own way home We stayed in a hostel the first night and 77 camped the second It was cold but spectacular Matthew YOUNG LEADERS Young Leaders are Explorer Scouts who spend some time helping younger members of Scouting The Young Leaders Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others Helping out at Beavers only takes up an hour and half so I can get my schoolwork done beforehand Sometimes during exams I won t go to Explorers or Beavers Scouting is flexible enough to allow me to do that I use my map reading skills in Geography and Geology And teamwork helps in all subjects Young Leader 11 18 25 Network members take part in activities which they often organise themselves They meet when they want to perhaps weekly maybe monthly One week they might be teaching climbing to some young people Another it ll be an informal meeting at someone s house to plan the summer expedition to Canada It s what they make of it Scout Network helps me to explore the outdoors it allows me to experience new activities like caving and meet people from all over the world through expeditions and international camps It s Scouting at its best what is there not to like Matthew 24 Scout Network SCOUT ACTIVE SUPPORT I provide support wh
5. best thing is every penny you spend goes back into the Movement A great range of outdoor equipment and casual clothing A wealth of leader resources including many that are free our products be bought online at scouts org uk shop or through our network of District Scout Shops Talk to your local group to find out where your nearest Scout Shop is or contact us on either 01903 766921 or shop scouts org uk Web Scouts org uk shop Twitter ScoutShops Facebook facebook com ScoutShops Pinterest pinterest com ScoutShopsUK has arranged insurance policies for The Scout Association to cover you As well as the cover arranged through a The Scout Association to protect its people Unity offers i insurance policies to cover a Scout buildings equipment minibuses and mon as well as events such as overs travel camps fundraising activities and family days For over 80 years Unity has provided bespoke policies and protection to The Scout Association and its members We are a specialist independent insurance broker focused on the needs of Scouting and other UK youth organisations charities and voluntary groups Unity is owned by The Scout Association with all our profits returned to Scouting Web scoutinsurance co uk Twitter ScoutInsurance r ut insurance services z d NEU 2 17 We provide an outdoor learning service tai
6. ere it s needed most Pat What happens if you have lots of skills heaps of enthusiasm but little time Well you can still volunteer for Scouting and one option Is Scout Active Support Scout Active Support is group of adults who have one thing in common a wish to provide support to Scouting A Scout Active Support Unit welcomes adults of all ages interests and backgrounds There is no need to have been involved in Scouting before AA Uu t N T svn As a Scout Active Support member I enjoy the flexibility that it gives me to help out with sections and events as and when I can just spent a term helping new Leaders get the hang of their Cub Marion Here s what you expect al 1 1 4 _ Duchess of Cambri became an Occasional Helper in 2012 We have opportunities E 0 Ort young Jr 16 EQUIPPED FOR ADVENTURE m Scout Shops is The Scout Scout Association s official shop amp All of our profits are returned to Scouting scouts org uk shop m The widest range of official Wouldn t it be good if you could Scouting merchandise available buy your uniform books badges online resources all in one place Well yu m The only supplier of official can Scout Shops offers the widest Beaver Cub Scout Explorer and range of official Scouting goods Network branded goods anywhere online and through its local District Scout Shops And the
7. ing a trip abroad we lift spirits recognise achievement and raise aspiration All this is made possible by basic facilities and small teams of dedicated adult volunteers Positive role models are vitally important We want to inspire a new generation filled with a generosity of spirit and a determination to make things better for themselves and their communities 5 5 6 8 years 4 E T TW E i i E play games go on visits zr help ot Emily hers Easily recognised by their turquoise NS dus T Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends playing games ides going on visits and helping others They usually meet This year we went to see a coastguard helicopter All the Beavers got to go inside and we all had great fun I wanted to fly it but they wouldnt let me not yet Philip TUE EE i Tio 427 T PEUT camp have fun and learn new things Peter The question should what don t Cubs do From swimming and music to exploring and computing and collecting Cubs enjoy action packed Mi enjoy days out to 222224 the zoo theme parks or a get to sample their a For our Caring Challenge we went to the Royal Oldham Hospital met the doctors and nurses looked down a microscope then we did a quiz Next week we re off to join the Ancient Tree Hunt Jemima
8. ldrin Sir David Attenborough David Beckham David Bowie Sir Richard Branson Harrison Ford Sir Paul McCartney Andy Murray Barack Obama Jamie Oliver Keith Richards Julia Bradbury Lord Sebastian Coe Chris Evans Richard Harpin lan Hislop Justin King CBE Bonita Norris Phil Packer MBE Ed Stafford Dawud Wharnsby WE ARE ADVENTURERS FUTURE MAKERS GAME CHANGERS GIRLS AND BOYS VOLUNTEERS CHARITY WORKERS COMMUNITY FOCUSED INSPIRERS GROWING INCLUSIVE SHAPED BY YOUNG PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE ADVENTURE Scouting changes lives We make a positive difference in our communities and improve the life chances and outcomes of young people from every background We get the chance to work with young people at the most important time in their lives their childhood VN 94 E Scouting is about opportunity From support and friendship to new skills and renewed confidence Scouting brings a spirit of optimism and practicality to its work We welcome all young people into Scouting and we believe passionately in what we do Young people have great things to offer In Scouting they get the opportunity to discover their potential benefit from a positive supportive environment and make a difference Whether it s setting up an internet cafe in their community going on a canoeing trip with new friends taking a starring role in a Scout show or lead
9. lored to each of our customer s needs whether it s one of our integrated progressive learning plans for schools or support with badge work logistics or camp planning for Scout groups Over one hundred years experience in the outdoors National Scout Activity Centres Camping and back to basics offer challenge and adventure to experiences Scouts schools and other youth Indoor lodges and facilities organisations through our network of nine UK centres We believe in helping all young people fulfil their potential by working in teams Flexible learning packages and over 50 adventurous activities Strong links with the National Curriculum learning by doing and thinking for themselves We make outdoor i learning affordable and we re i passionate about what we do SCout Activity Centres For more information a brochure free lesson plans and resources and to join the conversation Web scouts org uk sac Facebook and Youtube ScoutActivityCentres Twitter ScoutCentres LIFE CHANGING ADVENTURE THE LARGEST co EDUCATIONAL YOUTH MOVEMENT IN THE UK E 9 IN JANUARY 2012 AAAA AA ERR THIS IS ALL MADE POSSIBLE BY THE EFFORTS 100 000 ADULT LEADERS WE STILL NEED IMORE ADULT VOLUNTEERS DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES ARE STILL WAITING TO EXPERIENCE THE ADVENTURE 919 SCOUT VOLUNTEERS SAY THAT SCOUTING HAS HELPED THEM DEVELOP KEY SKILLS FO
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