Scouts
We now have two Scout Troops at 1st Easthampstead. Friday Scouts is for boys and Wednesday Scouts is for girls. Both Troops meet every now and then for large Troop activities and events. We offer the same programme of activities to both Troops.
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 2002/3 25,000 Scouts from around the World attended the World Jamboree in Thailand. Even more are expected to attend the World Jamboree in The United Kingdom in 2007.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
For more information about Scouts, please contact the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 or e-mail info.centre@scout.org.uk. You can also contact our Scout Leader.