Life as a Scout is an eye opening adventure.

Scouts meet on a Monday night. Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. The Scout section is the third section in the Scout Group, following Beavers and Cubs, for young people aged between 10½ and 14 years old. In their Troops, Scouts make friends with like-minded young people from all walks of life.Together, they will earn badges and awards by taking part in both indoor and outdoor activities.

Earn badges, achieve awards and enjoy the adventure of a lifetime!

Scouts are encouraged to learn by doing, so our Scout Programme is filled with adventurous activities to develop their confidence, independence and skill set. With their Scout Leader, Scouts will plan a variety activities. You can expect Scouts to get involved in activities such as:
• Community impact projects
• Creative activities
• Backwoods cooking
• Camping
• Hiking
• Sports
• Water activities

The Promise

The Promise helps Scouts to understand and act in line with the values of Scouting; integrity, respect, care, belief and cooperation.

On my honour,
I promise that I will
do my best
to do my duty to God
and to the Queen,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

(other culture promises are available).

Scout Uniform

The Scout uniform consists of:

The Green Scout Shirt: This can be purchased via Scout Stores Online or at Exeter Scout Shop (9 Ashton Road, Little Silver Activity & Training Centre, Exeter, EX2 8LN).

The Yellow and Black Group Necker: This is given to you as part of your son / daughters investiture.

Trousers and Shorts: You may wear any black or dark blue trouser and shorts that you like other than Jeans. We don’t advise school trousers as you could get dirty, the only time we will ask you to wear school trousers is for Remberance Sunday Parade, St. Georges day Parade and any other formal event.

T-shirts: We don’t mind what you wear under your jumper just remember if you take it off it could become dirty. During the summer you can wear the yellow group t-shirt which your can get from Brand It in Barnstaple as an alternative to your shirt.

Shoes: Please consider where we are meeting. Please do not wear flip flops or crocs. Trainers and five fingers are ok if we are out for a hike, hiking boots are advised. The only time we will ask you to wear school shoes is for Remberance Sunday Parade, St. Georges day Parade and any other formal event.

Peace of Mind

To ensure your child is safe, Leaders adhere to our anti-bullying, equal opportunities, safety and child protection policies. Scouts take part in activities and learn new
skills under the supervision of adult volunteers. They work effectively and safely with young people to deliver the Scout
Programme and have access to training to support them in their role.

Skills For Life

Scouts learn skills that are essential to building their character, helping others and developing an awareness of the world around them. Scouting helps young people to develop:
• The ability to work effectively in a team
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• A sense of responsibility

Investiture

This will happen a few weeks after your son / daughter attending so that they can have some time to settle in, usually around week 4. We advise not to purchase the uniform for the first week just in case. To be invested the leader will speak to you and let you know when it will be so that you can come along. However we will not invest anyone until the membership fee and first set of subs is paid. They will need there uniform by then.

The Costs

Membership Fee – this is a one of payment when you join the group of £12.50 this pays for you necker and 1st Set of badges.

Subs – We charge monthly subs this is £11.00 per month. This is taken on the last working day of the month for the month ahead.

Uniform – this price is set by scout shop.

Events – occasionally we go on camps, go to panto and take part in other events which do come with there own cost.

The Leaders

Richard, Kerry S, Clare

Young Leaders

Alby, Oasis