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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:
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A member of a local Network
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A Leader with another Section
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A Helper of Skills Instructor
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A member of the Scout Fellowship
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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.
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