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Scouts has moved to Monday evenings this term, and we welcome two new leaders, Sarah and Richard.
We are also looking forward to January, when Jon will be joining the leadership team.
The 10th Harpenden Scout troop is one of the largest in the district, and has a very active programme.
As well as weekly meetings, we also have numerous weekend activities and camps.
The highlight of the year is Summer camp, which normally lasts 8 days at the beginning of the Summer holidays.
Scouts are aged between 10½ - 14½ yrs.
What do they do?
Scouts...
- make their own decisions
- plan their own activities
- challenge themselves
- work as a team
- undertake outdoor activities and challenges
- help others
- undertake advanced proficiency schemes
- become Explorer Scouts
Scout activities are a combination of learning and having fun. They learn about themselves and how to look after themselves, they get to know people from their local community.
They find out about life in other countries and explore through organised activities. They care by helping those around them.
The Scout programme
The Scout programme and activities are based on six Programme Zones, these are:
- Scoutcraft & Adventure
- Global
- Community
- Fit for Life
- Exploring Beliefs & Attitudes
- Creative Expression
It is by participating in a Balanced Programme that the Scout experiences Scouting.
The Balanced Programme provides opprtunities for growth and development in Six personal development areas.
These are:
- Body
- Mind
- Faith & Beliefs
- Relationships
- Community
- Surroundings
The Scout Motto "BE PREPARED!"
The Scout 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.”
The Scout Law
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.