Preparing young people with skills for life
We’re Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Find your local group
Choose your section
Six age groups, one shared adventure.
Help young people find their place
Share your skills, learn new ones and make a difference locally.
Activities
Our activity finder is bursting with programme ideas, and can be searched by section, time, cost, setting, type or learning outcomes.
Badges
Master something you love, or try something shiny and new. Badges allow a young person to gain whichever badge is appropriate to the level they have reached.
Nights Away
Whether camping, hostelling, or sleepovers, nights away form an integral part of Scouts, which every young person should have an opportunity to take part in.
POR
Scouts' Policy Organisation and Rules (POR) provides support and guidance to help us all run Scouts.
Training
Learn more about the training for your role and how you can prepare young people with skills for life.
Volunteer experience
Find out how we're transforming volunteering at Scouts to make it easier, more enjoyable and rewarding.
What’s happening
All the latest news for you and your Scouts
Swap your Sofa for Switzerland – KISC 2027 is Calling your Name!
Will you be aged between 14-18 between the dates of 9th to 19th of August? Are you interested in joining our KISC Young Leader…
The Mountains are Calling – KISC 2027 Awaits
We’re opening applications back up for Adult Volunteers to join us out in Kandersteg International Scout Centre in 2027! From the 9th of August…
60 Days of Summer Begins Now!
The badge has been discontinued As the summer holiday begins, Scouts across the country are starting their summer challenge! Are you ready to join…
The Mountains Are Calling, So Are We! – Kandersteg 2027
Firstly, we would like to thank all those who came along either in person or via teams. It was excellent to see so many…
April: Get Growing
Who can grow the biggest sunflower in the district? All you need to do is plant a sunflower and track your Young Person’s progress…
Safeguarding and safety in Scouts
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.
Safeguarding and safety