Age Ranges

Ages and Activities



Beavers (6–8)



Cubs (8-10½)



Scouts (10½–14)

Each Scout Troop consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called a Patrol, usually led by a Patrol Leader and Asisstant Patrol Leader. Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlights being camping and other adventurous activties. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp.

Rock climbing, pot-holing, gliding, photography and international experiences are just some of the things they get up to.

Explorer Scouts (14–18)

Explorers are encouraged to lead themselves in deciding the programme
and direction of the Unit, with support and guidance from leaders. The section also includes the Young Leaders’ Scheme, where young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections. Explorers begin are pushed to complete their Queens Scout Award, comprised of months of volunteering work, learning new skills and a lot of passion and dedication. The Queen Scout Award is as well-respected as the Gold Duke of Edinburugh award, seen highly by UCAS and college boards, even future employers.

There is wider scope for activities in Explorers, for example: offshore sailing, abseiling, aviation, public relations, performing, advanced first aid, parascending, mountaineering and expeditions.

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