Our Scouts

Who are Scouts?

Scouts are young people aged 10½ to 14 who meet every week to try new activities, build confidence, make friends and take on bigger adventures.

• Master new skills and try new things.
• Make new friends and work as part of a team.
• Have fun and go on adventures.
• Explore the world around them.
• Help others and make a difference in their community and beyond.

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The Scout Promise

When a young person becomes a Scout, they make their promise in front of the Troop. It is a special moment that marks them officially joining Scouts and becoming part of the wider Scout movement.

The promise helps Scouts think about doing their best, helping other people, showing respect and living by the values of Scouting.

The Scout Motto

Be prepared.

Uniform

Scouts usually wear a green shirt or blouse with their badges sewn on, along with their Group necker. Uniform helps Scouts feel part of the Troop and proud to belong to 465th Manchester Scouts.

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Helping others

Scouts are encouraged to look beyond themselves and make a positive difference. This might mean helping at a local community project, supporting younger sections, caring for the environment or taking part in challenges that benefit others.

Structure

The 465th Scout Troop is organised into smaller groups called Patrols. Patrols help Scouts look out for one another, take part in activities, build confidence and develop leadership skills.

Within a Troop, Scouts may be supported by Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders. These are Scouts who help encourage others, support activities and take on extra responsibility.

Our Scout Patrols are:

• Patrol Name.
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• Patrol Name.

Badges

Scouts can earn a wide range of badges and challenge awards. These recognise their achievements in adventure, teamwork, leadership, creativity, outdoor skills, community action and personal development.

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What do Scouts get up to?

Being a Scout is about discovering the world, building independence and trying things that young people may not get the chance to do at home or school.

Adventures and outdoor skills

Scouts take part in activities such as camping, hiking, outdoor challenges, navigation, team games and practical skills. They learn by taking part and giving things a go.

Leadership and teamwork

Scouts are given more responsibility as they grow. They learn to support others, work in Patrols, lead activities, solve problems and make decisions as part of a team.

Trying new things

Every week, Scouts take part in activities that help them become more confident, resilient and prepared for life. It is all about saying yes to new challenges, learning from mistakes and having fun along the way.