1st Barnton Scout Troop...
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Age: 10 and a half - 14 and a half
Meeting Time: Monday 7:30 - 9:00pm
Leader: David Howarth
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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.
Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as
part of their programme. "Participation" rather than meeting set
standards is the key approach and for the Scout who wants to be
recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges
Awards and Activity Badges. Scouts take part in a balanced programme
that helps them to find out about the world in which they live,
encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of
keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides
opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes
Being outdoors is important and half the Programme is given over to
taking part in both 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 2007
40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the World Jamboree in the
UK, and Scouts regularly participate in International camps and
experiences both on home soil and abroad, each of them a unique
experience in its own right.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
For Scout Uniform and accessories, you can either visit a Scout Shop
(as listed in the MS Word document on the 'Section' page) or online via
the following link:
http://www.scouting.outdoors.ltd.uk/acatalog/