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What is Scouting?
Scouting is an international, uniformed, youth movement. It is divided into several main sections:
- Beaver Scouts 6-8 Years of age
- Cub Scouts 8-10½ Years of age
- Scouts 10½-14 Years of age
- Explorer Scouts 14-18 Years of age
- Scout Network 18-25 Years of age
The aims of scouting are clearly stated but can be basically surmised as providing an opportunity for young people to develop, to learn and to enjoy themselves. Scouting can offer a wider range of skills and services than perhaps other, more 'specialised', youth organisations could provide. Scouting is open to any young person, of any creed or colour, mental or physical capabilities and of any sex (although not all groups are able to take girls).
So whats the point then?
Scouting is a wide and varied experience. The enjoyment of scouting is often a personal thing, some may stay just for the games and camps, others may prefer the tracking and pioneering they could not do elsewhere. For myself, I find it hard to say exactly what it is I enjoy about scouting so much, suffice to say I think, that I do enjoy it immensely, and have gained a lot from it. Try it and see!