Scouts are young people aged between 10½ and 14. Explore the world, challenge yourself.
Scouts aims to build and develop young people’s confidence, sense of adventure and outdoor skills, as well as encouraging them to explore their beliefs and attitudes and be creative. It offers them the opportunity and independence to put these skills into practice at camps and even on international trips.
Useful information
On your first session at Scouts you’ll be taking part in lots of activities and should just wear something you feel comfortable in. Once you’ve had time to settle in, you’ll get your own uniform to wear during meetings and on trips away.
Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Troop. It also gives you a place to show off all the badges you earn.
Scouts usually wear a green shirt or blouse with their badges sewn on, which they pair with their coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group. They might wear blue uniform trousers or a skirt, or they might save their uniform bottoms for special occasions like awards ceremonies and public events – choosing to wear something more casual with their shirt during the week.
Uniform can either be bought from the official Scout Store or from a local supplier. If you’re not sure where to start, adult volunteers can give you more information about what to buy and where to buy it.
Scouts is designed to be an accessible and affordable way for young people to learn lots of new skills.
Fees for 2025 are £45 per term, with three terms each year. Fees help cover the costs of materials, equipment and maintaining the hut. Trips, camps and activities that take place away from the hut are usually charged separately.
Nobody should feel excluded because of money worries. If you are concerned about costs please speak to the section leader in confidence, to see what we can do to help. In most cases, support is available to make sure nobody misses out.
*Timings are occasionally changed to make the most of evening light, or if we have special activities planned. Weekly arrangements are communicated via WhatsApp.
