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What is the Scout Network?

Yvonne – Network

“My Dad is a Scout Leader so I have been going to camp for as long as I can remember! I didn’t officially join Scouts until I was 11 but have now been involved for eight years.

Scouting has given me so many opportunities – I have been mountain climbing and on camps abroad and am also going to the World Scout Jamboree this summer which I can’t wait for. I have also met a lot of people and have learnt skills such as communication and team building. These are important as employers are looking for more than just grades nowadays.

Our Network meets about once a month, to decide what activities we want to do over the coming months – we all have our say and then vote as to what to do. As well as this we do about two activities a month like going bowling or pitching a tent in an unusual place such as Gatwick Airport!

All members of The Scout Association between 18 and 25 years are members of the Scout Network. As a member of the Scout Network you could be:

a member of a local Network
a Leader with another Section
a Helper of Skills Instructor
a member of the Scout Fellowship
a member in another capacity

Local Networks, can be based at County, District or Group; some may be focused around a specific activity or location, e.g. Gang Show, Activity Centre, climbing or canoeing.

Scout Network programmes will reflect the huge variation in Members' interests. Some local Networks will have activities that concentrate on one area of the programme, whilst others will have a wider range. One of the key elements is the opportunity to get away, either under canvas or in other accomodation.

How do I join Scout Network?

If you want to become a member of the Scout Network, we will give you details of local Scout Networks near you if you fill in this form.