Scouts

Scouts are the third section of the Scouting movement and is for the  older boys and girls covering the age range 10 ½ – 14 years. In 1^st Swindon, Sea Scouting has the same purpose and goals as any other Scout Troop, however the main difference lays in the method of delivery.

This is because in Sea Scouting, water and nautical activities are used as the basis of delivering the Balanced Programme. Although most Scouts have the opportunity for boating activities, such as sailing and canoeing, the Sea Scout programme puts considerable emphasis on water activities and also incorporates many aspects of naval and nautical traditions.

Our year is spit into two. From April – October, we meet on a Friday evening at Bowmoor Sailing Club, Letchlade, 6:30 – 9:30pm and the scouts sail, kayak, canoe, and build and race rafts, as well at taking part in several camps.

Between October – March, we meet on a Friday evening at The Wick, The Brow, Haydon Wick, 7:30 – 9:30pm. During the winter months we do not just stay in the hall, we also get out and about, hiking and taking part in district activities. For example; Street Wise, Archery, Riffle Shooting and the Les Barnes night hike.

In the scout section youngster will also have the opportunity to take part in the Swindon Gang Show, and the World Jamboree.

The scout uniform consists of:

• dark blue jersey*
• dark blue activity trousers*
• black/dark blue socks
• black shoes
• Group white necker (scarf)
• leather Scout belt and buckle*
• lanyard, normally worn with Bosun’s call*
• Seaman’s Class 2 round cap with ‘Sea Scout’ tallyband*

During the summer the scouts will also need:

• dark blue polo shirt**
• a wet suit
• wet boots or similar

*These may be purchased from the Swindon Scout, Shop 28 Milton Road, Swindon.  Tel: 01793 534 500

Open Monday evenings 1900 – 2100 hrs

Saturday 1000 – 1600 hrs

Closed August

**Group polo shirts are available

The aim of the Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

The Method of achieving the Aim of the Association is by providing an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training, based on the Scout Promise and Law, and guided by adult leadership team.

The Scout Law

• A Scout is to be trusted.
• A Scout is loyal.
• A Scout is friendly and considerate.
• A Scout belongs to the world-wide family of Scouts.
• A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
• A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
• A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Promise
(for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, the Scout Network and adults)

On my honour, I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to The Queen, to help other people and to keep the Scout Law.