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Scouting provides a non-formal educational environment where young people develop in six areas: Social, Physical, Intellectual, Character, Emotional, and Spiritual. These areas are approached in age-appropriate ways.
Beaver Scouts (6 – 9 years): Beaver scouts are the youngest section. They work in small groups called 'Lodges' and progress through badges such as Bree, Ruarc, and Conn.
Cub Scouts (9 – 11 years): Cubs travel through the 'Lands of Adventure,' earning badges like Turas, Taisteal, and Tagann. They work in small groups called 'Sixes.'
Scouts (12 – 15 years): Following the great explorer Tom Crean, Scouts set challenges and earn badges like Discovery, Terra Nova, and Endurance. Scouts work in 'Patrols.'
Venture Scouts (15 – 17 years): In 5th Port scouts and ventures are combined . The majority of the Venture age group are part of the Watch Leaders Council (WLC) and they play a significant role in programme planning and organisation.
Rover Scouts (18 – 26 years): Rovers participate in projects focused on adventure, social, environmental, and service-based activities.
For your child to get the most from their scouting experience it is important that they attend as many meetings and activities as possible, with the annual camp (usually during the summer) being especially important as it is the highlight of the year. This is an opportunity to put all the skills into practise that they have learnt throughout the year and work together as a team. The bonds created on camp can last a lifetime.
Details of Meetings and activities are notified through the Spond app. Event , location and cost if any . This allows you to respond and accept or decline the event and or pay any payment that might be due. Sections will give as much notice as possible for longer events such as overnights / weekends and Annual Camp.
It is important to note that leaders plan activities based on the numbers accepting or declining so a scouts decision to attend is a commitment. They should be encouraged to see it as such and not to opt out on the day because of the weather or an alternative offer .
Meeting days and times for each section are: