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.

How do I join Scouts?

For further information about Scouts, please contact:

Mr. Damian Gough

Assistant District Commissioner (Scouts)

T: 01326 318408

E: damian666@hotmail.co.uk

 
P.S If you want to take part in the fun of Scouting, either as a Scout, or as an Adult Leader or helper, we will give you details of Troops near you.

Coast 2 Coast Challenge 2008

Two teams from 4th Falmouth completed this year's Coast 2 Coast Challenge.

Hiking from Portreath to Portscatho a total of approximately 34 miles. As is the Scout section these day's, the team was quite young, with two just coming up from Cub Scouts.

A very well done to all.

Colin Wellington DC Fal Bits reporter.

County Scout Winter Camp:

What ?
Open to patrols, troops (dependant upon participation with challenges / competitions)
Ideas as requested by County Scout Young People's Forum (who met in February)

-Traditional Winter Camp
-Varied Activities Programme
-Camp and work as Patrols (and take part with challenges / competitions set)
-Camp as Troop (no participation with challenges / competitions set)
-Sharing Time, Ideas, & Having Fun
Further information following next ADC planning meeting in June to discussion Forum requests.

Where and When?
This event will take place at Nine Ashes, Bodmin on weekend of 10th - 12th October 2008.

How much?
The cost is £10.00 per young person, Leaders cost £3 per head both exclude food / transport.

Further Questions and Information
Please feel free to contact your ADC Scouts or Stephen Day via e-mail: scouts@cornwallscouts.co.uk

6th Falmouth RN recognition inspection

Lt. Cmdr Griffiths inspects the Scouts.

Scouts demonstating the different types of life jackets available