Our Scout Troop...
The Scout section covers ages 10½ – 14, and members 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.
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, to explore their own values and personal attitudes.
Being outdoors is important and much of the programme is given over to taking part in both the traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking as well as a wide range of adventurous activities, anything from abseiling to kayaking.
Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
Our Scouts have a lot of fun all year round whether the weather be rain or shine. We try to give scouts as much independence as we can, it’s up to them to show us that they know when it’s time to go crazy then when to slow down when they need to concentrate on something serious that will allow them to take a step forward.
Activities...
As well as taking part in the programme put together by the Scout leaders, theres also lots of fun activities going on for Scouts throughout the year within the Romford District.
We get involved with:
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Orienteering Competition
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Swimming Gala
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Expedition Challenge Weekend,
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Franklin Shield Competition - Demonstrating their traditional Scouting skills,
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'Monopoly Run' - sees groups of Scouts scrambling across london visiting checkpoints and completing tasks,
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Cooking Competition
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Survival Camp (its famously cold!)
Being part of 3rd Harold Hill our Scouts are key to setting a great example to the younger members when on parades such as St George's Day and Rememberance Sunday.
Programme...
The Scouting Programme for all sections is based around three main themes: outdoor and adventure, world and skills. In each section a range of badges and awards support all aspects of Scouting, including the main themes: leadership, teamwork and personal development. The Programme is delivered in a balanced way that incorporates elements from each theme, to offer young people the most interesting and diverse experience.