Beaver Scouts
Thursday
6.30pm - 7.30pm
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Beaver Scouts are young people
usually aged between six and eight years old. They belong to
the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family. Young
people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up
to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section,
Cub Scouts, between eight and eight years six months.
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Cub Scouts
Wednesday
7.00 pm - 8.30 pm
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Cub Scouts are young people usually
aged between eight and ten-and-a-half years old. There are loads
of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a
chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music,
exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly
you will get a badge which you can wear on your uniform. Cub
Scouts also get to go on trips and days out.
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Scouts
Thursday
7.45 pm - 9.30 pm
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The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10.5 and
14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop
at 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old. The Troop also has
girl Scouts.
At 14-15 years the Scout progresses to a Young Leader where they take an active role in running the troop, guiding younger Scouts at meetings and at Zodiac camps.
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Explorers / Young Leaders
Thursday
7.45 pm - 9.30 pm
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The Explorer Section is for young people, aged between 15 and 18.
The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals.
It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service
to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.
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