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Scouting at University or College |
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Changes to the Network |
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What is the Uniform? |
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The Scout Promise & Law |
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How do I join the Network? |
What is the Scout Network?
The Scout Network is a dynamic, self-motivating Section, which in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, was born on 1 September 2002. The ethos of the Section is that it is run by the Members, for the Members: achieving a balanced programme of activities appropriate for the 18 to 25 years age range.
As a member of the Scout Network you could be:
1, a member
of a local Network
2, a Leader with another Section
3, a Helper of Skills Instructor
4, a member of the Scout Fellowship
5, 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.
What
do members of the Scout Network do?
There are many different ways to be a member of the
Scout Network. You don't have to stick with one group of members and can
go as much or as little as you like.
Many changes
may take place during your life in the Network, you may go away to University,
College or start a new job, whatever happens, you can still be a member
of the Network to carry out the activities you want to do. If you are
a member you may want to do something else in Scouting such as:
•Be a leader in another Scout Section
•Be a member of a Scouting Club (Climbing, Walking or Sailing, for
example)
•Be a member of the Scout Fellowship
Make your
voice heard:
You will also get the chance to make decisions about what happens in your
Scout Network. Take these opportunities and use them to make sure you
have your say in what activities you carry out and other events.
What
options & awards are available for a Network member?
There are many options that you can take while being
a member of the Scout Network, for example the Nationally recognised Queen
Scout Award, or the Duke of Edinburgh Award. For more information about
this click here.
Scouting at University or College
Is it still possible to continue my Scouting?
Yes! You can easily continue where ever you are. You can remain as a member
of your local Network and join the Network that is where you are studying.
This gives you the opportunity to make new friends and continue with the
activities that you enjoy. People have been know to go away Camping with
their Local Network & with people they met whilst studying away.
Student
Scout & Guide Clubs
In Many Universities & Colleges there are Scout & Guide Clubs.
These offer you the chance to continue with Scouting while away from home.
If there is no club, then you have the offer of joining the Student Scout
& Guide Organisation and find out what activities there are organising
locally.
Useful Contacts
Your Student Scout & Guide Club can be found at Http://www.ssago.org.uk
Alternatively, you can contact the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300
1818 or Http://www.scoutbase.org.uk
Changes
to the Network
Since
1st Jan 2007 18 to 25 year olds must ‘opt-in’ to the Scout Network.
This will have implications for anyone who is completing their awards.
Self Development
Areas
The Scout Network has moved from using the eight Programme Zones to using
three Self Development Areas. This approach is more appropriate to Members
of the Scout Network.
Awards Scheme
The Awards Scheme has not changed except that the Chief Scout’s Platinum
Award is now only available to those who started it in the Explorer Section,
but were unable to complete it. However, those joining the Section, and
not working on any Award, may take part in the Chief Scout’s Diamond
Award and Queen’s Scout Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
should also be run in parallel with the Awards.
Structure
of the Scout Network
The Scout Network remains an Area Provision. However; there is also the
possibility for Scout Districts to host Networks. The various types of
Scout Network that now operate are:
- An Area Scout Network.
- A District Scout Network
- A Special Interest Scout Network
The definition
of a Scout Network Member has also changed. From January onwards 18 to
25 year olds must ‘opt-in’ to the Scout Network. This will have
implications for anyone who is completing their Queen’s Scout Award,
Chief Scout’s Diamond Award or the Explorer Belt, as anyone over
18 must be a Member of their Scout Network to complete a Scouting Award.
Download the changes in a PDF
What Uniform do the Scout Network wear?
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There is an official uniform and several optional items for a member of the Network. The Uniform was designed so that you can wear it for activities as well as maintaining the Scouting image. Click here for a diagram of the Uniform. The Network also have polo shirts & hoodies embroidered with our logo which we use for activities and publicity events. |
The
Scout Promise
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
The Scout Law
A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide 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 Motto
Be Prepared
How do I join the Network?
If you want to become a member of the Scout Network, head
over to Scoutbase.org.uk
and they will send you details of local Scout Networks in your area. If
you want to join the Catvog Network please contact
us or fill out the online form.
For more information
about the Scout Network, please contact the Scout Information Centre on
0845 300 1818 or e-mail info.centre@scout.org.uk
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