About Scouting
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Mission Statement
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.
The Balanced Programme
At the heart of the Programme lie the six areas of personal development. These are Body, Mind, Faith and Beliefs, Relationships, Community and Surroundings. Leaders help young people to grow and develop in each of these areas through their involvement in the Balanced Programme
Membership Statistics
The Scout Association offers everyday adventure and activity to almost 400,000 young people across the UK. The Movement is the largest co-educational youth organisation in the world, with over 28 million Members in 216 countries and territories.
More about Scouting
Young people can learn even more about Scouting at the National Scouting Website :-
www.scouts.org.uk
[ The official national website of Scouting in UK ]
Click on the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts logos at the top of the page
A special page for parents
www.scouts.org.uk/parents [ The official national website of Scouting in UK - Parents page]