Scouting in Gloucestershire: Helping young people reach their full potential

 

Scout Network in Gloucestershire

 

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The Scout Network makes the fifth Section in the Scouting family. It
comprises of 18-25 year olds.  As members are often busy with other things in life, such as college/university, work, Scouting or even young families, regular attendance isn't necessarily expected.  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.
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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 accommodation.
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Networks are coordinated at County level, but generally run at District level to make the management easier. However, County-wide Networks can be set up to bring people together with common interests and District events are generally open to all in the County.

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Younger Scouting Leaders gain the benefit of meeting others to swap ideas for use in the Sections they are working with, and get to take part in Scouting activities for themselves as well as the opportunity to pursue the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award and Queen's Scout Award right up to the 25th birthday.

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Find out more about the Scout Network and it's active programme in Gloucestershire on Gloucestershire Scout Network's own web site.