Scouts

Jump in and get muddy. Give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it, and soon so will you.

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.

Scouts enjoy meeting new people and making friends, whilst participating in a variety of exciting activities, from climbing and abseiling, to go-karting and archery. Scouts are also taught traditional Scouting skills, from fire-lighting to cooking and survival.

Scouts are at an age where they're starting to stand on their own two feet. Our leaders guide them as they learn expand their abilities, whilst exploring their personal values and attitudes.

Sound like fun? That’s because it is. All that’s missing is you.

FAQ

Scouts meet on Mondays from 19:00 - 21:00 during standard school term-time.

All sections meet at Sheepfair Community Centre, Sheepfair, Rugeley, WS15 2AT.

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From time to time, Scouts will meet up elsewhere for hikes and other outdoor activities. The Section Leader will contact parents in advance with details when this happens.

Anyone between the ages of 10 ½ and 14, whether they've been part of any younger section or not. Here at Scouts, we’re open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and faiths (including people of no faith). We’re committed to reaching out to new and different families and communities and including people who have never tried Scouts before.

Discovering the world

Being a Scout is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.

Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that'll help you weather the storms of life, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school - working with trained volunteers to achieve whatever you set your mind to.

Starting small, thinking big

Scouts start small but think big. They stand up for what they believe in and make a difference on their doorstops, confident in the knowledge that their daily actions add up.

In a society that can often feel increasingly isolated and inward facing, Scouts build bridges and break barriers.

Throughout history, they’ve played all sorts of useful roles in society, and this legacy continues today.

Listening in, lending a hand

Scouts seek out the answers to the big questions, and to the smaller questions that don’t seem to matter but really should. Most importantly, they say yes more often than they say no - whether they’re taking part in their first ever camp away from home, writing their first line of code, or accepting the last of the toasted marshmallows.

Scouts wear a uniform during their weekly meetings and sometimes on trips away, depending on where they're going and what they're doing. Usually, this consists of a teal green shirt or blouse with their badges sewn on, which they pair with a scarf, known as a necker.

Alongside their shirts, Scouts might wear the accompanying blue uniform trousers or skirt, or they might save their uniform bottoms to wear for special occasions like awards ceremonies and public events – choosing to wear something more casual with their shirt during the week. Optional accessories such as hats, hoodies, are also available.

Uniform can either be bought from the official Scout Store or from a local supplier (such as Uniforms Plus). If you’re not sure where to start, or could use a little help with uniform costs, fear not. The Scout leader can chat to you about options. The most important thing when you first arrive is wearing something that you feel natural and comfortable in.

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Uniforms Plus

Please see the diagram below to see where the badges you earn are placed on your uniform.

Every Scout is unique, but they find common ground in their shared Scout values, and make a promise to stick by them.

Making a promise when you join the Troop is a way of celebrating these values. Every time a new Scout decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Scouts.

The process usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in, and is known as being ‘invested’ into Scouts. Usually, the promise ceremony happens in a place you’ve chosen, or in a memorable place that means a lot to the group.

It could be held in your usual meeting place, or it could happen around the campfire, or it could happen on a boat sailing the seven seas. Regardless, it’s a big celebration for all involved, and it’s not uncommon for family and friends to join your fellow Scouts as they cheer you on.

Scouts choose the promise that best suits them.

The Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Christian
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do at Scouts

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe and open to all. The programme delivered is specifically designed to be accessible for all members of the Scout section.

If you have any further concerns, now or whilst your child is enrolled in any of our sections, please contact the section leader or our Group Scout Leader

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Scouts will be able to move up to become part of the Stags Explorers once they reach the age of 14. Details of the Stags Explorers can be found below.