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1st Barnsley (St. Georges) Scouts
For ages 10½ to 14 years.
The Scout Section is for young people (boys and girls), usually aged between 10 1/2 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 the next section is Explorer's they are organised at district level. 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. This August 40,000 Scouts from around the World attended the World Jamboree in The United Kingdom including 1 from St Georges. Almost every country in the world was there, it was 12 days packed with activities ranging from knots water sports climbing crafts and lots and lots of meeting other people. Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.
| Thursday | 7.00-9.00pm St. Georges Church Hall, York Street, Barnsley |
| Name | John Skipper |
| Telephone | 01226 201222 |
| Email Address | john.skipper@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Website | www.1stbarnsleyscouts.org.uk |
| Cost | £1.50 per week |
