This
page is more of a jump station to allow you to find Scouting links quickly.
Most of them are pages within the official Web site for Scouting in the
UK. You can go to this site by clicking the logo on the leftIf you have any problems with this page or have a link you think I should include please eMail me at: scout@ianw.freeservers.com
Yours in Scouting, Ian.
The Sections
The association is broken up into a number of sections based on age.Beavers
The youngest section is BeaversBeing the youngest members of the association also makes them the most important. If they enjoy Scouting from an early age then they will be eager to progress and continue through all the other sections. Beavers start at age Six and carry on to age Eight.
Cub Scouts
When you are Eight years old you can join the Cubs.Cub Scouts, you know green caps and jumpers with grey shorts and knee socks and obligatory filthy knees. More noise than action but lots of fun. A lot of learning is done in this section but most of the little guys never notice. You can carry on with this mayhem until you are Eleven years old.
Scouts
Scouts You can join the Scouts when you are eleven. This section is heavily based on personal development and training. Scouts are given some responsibility for their own and the troops program and organization. Its still lots of fun, but there is an emphasis on the Scouts own responsibility. Hopefully by the time you have to move on at age Sixteen you are ready to face the world of Venture Scouts.Venture Scouts
Venture ScoutsThis section is the last training section. Venture Scouting is run by the Venture Scouts themselves, though with supervision from a leader who has ultimate responsibility. The Venture Scouts are expected to take on responsibility for the running of their section. Funding, training and recruitment are all part of the program as well as all the adventure you can fit in. By the time you get to twenty you wont want to leave.
Air and Sea Scouts
Air Scouts and Sea ScoutsThese groups have the same sections as any other group but their activities tend to be rather different. They are usually distinguished by their locations, though not always. As their names suggest, these groups organize activities for their members around flying and sailing, not that the rest of us don't have a chance of these things its just that these guys actively promote them. They are usually found near any convenient airport or water way respectively.
The Scout Fellowship
The Scout FellowshipAffectionately known as the tea and bun brigade. You can join the Scout Fellowship from the age of Eighteen, even if you are a Venture Scout at the time. These people are those who just cant let go of Scouting. Some are also leaders or hold other positions. Some don't have the time to be quite so committed but all are welcome. It is a lot more social than other sections but the strength in depth of experience is somewhat astounding.
Breakdown by location
International Associations
Scouting is a global movement and each country has its own national association. There are also some sections which can be defined by religious belief.Here are some links to the ones I have found web sites for.
| America | Boy Scouts of America |
| Canada | Canada |
| Australia | Australia |
| New Zealand | New Zealand |
| Latvia | Latvia |
| Unofficial Japanese | Japan |
UK Scouting
In the UK the country is then split up by County and District each with its team of Scouters and officials to run them.UK Scout Counties
My
home County is West Lancs
Which covers the North West region of Lancashire. From Blackpool to Chorley, Ormskirk and Lancaster and all stops between.
The County is home to two magnificent camp sites, Great Tower in the Lake District and Waddecar with easy access to all areas of the North West including the beautiful Trough of Bowland. Whether you want the excitement of Blackpool with its Fun Fair and other Sea side attractions or you wish to take in the Majesty of the Lake district and northern fells, you cant do better than to contact these camp sites.
Districts
My
home District is Lonsdale based around the river Lune from which it takes
its name. This area covers Lancaster, Morecambe and the surrounding area.
From here you are within easy reach of the Lake District and West Yorkshire.
There are many places to visit around Morecambe Bay and you can easily
reach Ingleton with its hills and caves.Camp Sites
UKWest Lancs camp sites.
Great Tower camp site is in the Lake District and offers a wide range of activities on and off site. You can walk and climb in the Lakeland fells or enjoy water sports at Moor Crag Water Activities Centre or any other water way in the area.
Waddecar, situated to the North East of Preston, this camp site is a great place to use as a base to explore the North of England. This site also offers a wide range of activities.
Lonsdale Camp Sites
Littledale and Silverhelm. Both of these sites are to be found a short distance from Lancaster. Silverhelm is close to the village of Silverdale and offers some charming walks around the coast at Arnside and around Warton Crag. Both sites are small and peaceful. There are no permanent on-site wardens and have no regular activities but this gives you the option to create your own program.
