Alice: We'd
like to give you our impression of Scouting in the 21st
Century James: It's
about being active. From helping at Beaver Scout
Meetings, to going to the World Scout Jamboree, it's
about getting outside and being active. Alice: It's
about friendship. There are no outsiders in our
Unit, and whatever we do, we do it together. We
sometimes even include our leaders! James: It's
about opportunity. Scouting offers many
opportunities to do things and go places we never
imagined, and at prices we can all afford. Alice: It's
about fun. Today's teens are busier than ever, so
we have to have a reason to put on our uniforms.
Not all our friends are Scouts, but we don't hide what
we do. In fact we're keen to tell them what we did
while they sat in front of the 'play station'. James: It's
about helping. We're both members of the
Tewkesbury District's Young Leader Unit. We like
to think that we play a key part in the lives of the
sections we assist. Young members see us as
different from adult leaders, and we know the difference
that can make to them. Alice: It's
about adventure. We've done things in Scouting
that we would never have done elsewhere, from making my
Scout Promise down a mine to developing lifeskills as
part of my unit; I've done things in Scouting I would
never have imagined. James: ...
and it's about the future. One day we will have
children who we hope will be Scouts too. But from
now until then, we need to keep the Movement fresh,
exciting, and moving forward, day and night!
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