2 Jan 2008 - Info For Parents
Information for Parents and Carers - Make Everyday an Adventure!
Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our Members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends. For the young people it's more about having fun and trying new things.
Scouting is split into five sections all of which are open to girls and boys:
Beavers aged 6-8 years - Cubs aged 8 - 10½ years - Scouts aged 10½ - 15 years
Explorers aged 15 -18 years - Scout Network aged 18 - 25 years
Each section has a full programme of activities supported by adults as Leaders, helpers and management committee members. As you would expect, all new volunteers undergo a vetting procedure and criminal records bureau check to ensure there is no reason they shouldn't volunteer with young people. For more information about the Scouts- child protection procedures see www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/child-protection/ypf.htm
Creative Activities
Creative activities allow young people to express themselves in through dance, music, art and craft allowing them to develop their talents or try something new. Creative activities can
include circus skills, urban street art, sculpture and photography while the more traditional Scout orchestras and Scout Shows remain popular.
Technology
Computing, electronics and amateur radio are just three examples of technology experienced by the modern Scout. Every year thousands of Scouts throughout the world learn about each other and make new friends during 'Jamboree-on-the-Air and 'Jamboreeon- the-Internet'. For many young people it is Scouting that often opens the door to a career in technology based industries.
Nights Away
In Scouting we pride ourselves on providing quality nights away events including "sleepovers" for the younger ones through to traditional Scout camping and overnight expeditions for the older age groups. They are always popular with young people who get the opportunity to develop skills and above all have fun!
General Activities
Scouting offers a huge range of activities and events. These include Jamboree on the Internet, a popular activity with an international dimension, traditional Scout pioneering, water and air activities, or map and compass skills.
How is Scouting organised?
Scouting is locally organised in Scout Groups. A Scout Group comprises of the three younger sections. The Explorer and Scout Network sections are managed by a Scout District.
Adults in Scouting
Many parents and adults like to get involved and help ? you could too! Volunteers with Kent Scouts do all sorts of things. Some are Leaders working directly with young people; others
help with fundraising or with administration. Help on a regular or ad hoc basis is very welcome. Some people join the District Scout Fellowship, a group of all ages which has its own social activities as well as actively supporting Scouting. Ask the section leader or any of the adults at your local Scout meeting how you could get involved.
Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK. We believe in helping our Members fulfil their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We give people of every background the chance to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends. For the young people it's more about having fun and trying new things.
Scouting is split into five sections all of which are open to girls and boys:
Beavers aged 6-8 years - Cubs aged 8 - 10½ years - Scouts aged 10½ - 15 years
Explorers aged 15 -18 years - Scout Network aged 18 - 25 years
Each section has a full programme of activities supported by adults as Leaders, helpers and management committee members. As you would expect, all new volunteers undergo a vetting procedure and criminal records bureau check to ensure there is no reason they shouldn't volunteer with young people. For more information about the Scouts- child protection procedures see www.scoutbase.org.uk/hq/child-protection/ypf.htm
Creative Activities
Creative activities allow young people to express themselves in through dance, music, art and craft allowing them to develop their talents or try something new. Creative activities can
include circus skills, urban street art, sculpture and photography while the more traditional Scout orchestras and Scout Shows remain popular.
Technology
Computing, electronics and amateur radio are just three examples of technology experienced by the modern Scout. Every year thousands of Scouts throughout the world learn about each other and make new friends during 'Jamboree-on-the-Air and 'Jamboreeon- the-Internet'. For many young people it is Scouting that often opens the door to a career in technology based industries.
Nights Away
In Scouting we pride ourselves on providing quality nights away events including "sleepovers" for the younger ones through to traditional Scout camping and overnight expeditions for the older age groups. They are always popular with young people who get the opportunity to develop skills and above all have fun!
General Activities
Scouting offers a huge range of activities and events. These include Jamboree on the Internet, a popular activity with an international dimension, traditional Scout pioneering, water and air activities, or map and compass skills.
How is Scouting organised?
Scouting is locally organised in Scout Groups. A Scout Group comprises of the three younger sections. The Explorer and Scout Network sections are managed by a Scout District.
Adults in Scouting
Many parents and adults like to get involved and help ? you could too! Volunteers with Kent Scouts do all sorts of things. Some are Leaders working directly with young people; others
help with fundraising or with administration. Help on a regular or ad hoc basis is very welcome. Some people join the District Scout Fellowship, a group of all ages which has its own social activities as well as actively supporting Scouting. Ask the section leader or any of the adults at your local Scout meeting how you could get involved.