Welcome to 1st Washington Scout Troop

Meet the Scout Volunteer Team

🔥 What Are Scouts?

Scouts are young people aged 10½ to 14 who are ready to take on more adventure, responsibility, and challenge in their Scouting journey.

Scouts get stuck into all kinds of fun, from camping under the stars and climbing rock faces, to learning survival skills, exploring new interests, and making a real difference in their communities.

It’s all about developing confidence, independence, and life skills – while having the time of their lives.

🌍 Adventure, Challenge, and Fun

Scouts are always trying something new. No two weeks are the same – and that’s exactly how we like it.

Scouts might:

• Go camping, learn how to cook outdoors, or take part in a hike or expedition

• Try adventurous activities like kayaking, climbing, or abseiling

• Take part in team challenges and games

• Build things, make things, fix things – and figure things out together

• Learn practical skills like first aid, navigation, or fire lighting

Scouts are encouraged to step outside their comfort zone – and to discover just how much they’re capable of.

🛠️ Skills That Stick

Scouts learn skills for life – from the practical to the personal. Whether it’s lighting a stove, leading a team, or speaking up with confidence, everything they do helps prepare them for the future.

They can earn badges and awards in areas like:

• Adventure and outdoors

• Community and volunteering

• Creative arts and science

• Leadership and teamwork

They can also work towards top awards like the Chief Scout’s Gold Award – one of the highest achievements in Scouting.

🧡 Values That Matter

Scouts are part of a global movement, united by a shared set of values. They live by the Scout Promise and Law, learning to be kind, responsible, and ready to help others.

There are different versions of the Promise to reflect all faiths and beliefs – so every young person feels included and respected.

⛺ More Than Just a Club

Scouts are part of something bigger – a worldwide family of young people and volunteers who believe in doing their best and leaving the world a little better than they found it.

Through Scouting, young people build friendships, challenge themselves, and take their first steps into leadership and independence.

📌 Want to Join?

If you’re aged 10½ to 14 and ready for new experiences, real adventure, and skills you’ll use for life – it’s time to join Scouts.

Ready to join the fun? We meet on Friday evenings from 6:15 to 8:30

👉 Contact us to find out more or register your interest in joining our Scout Troop.

Adventure starts here.

In the Scout section we offer children and young people an exciting opportunity to learn, grow, and develop #skillsforlife.  Each meeting is designed to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and teach valuable practical skills.

A typical meeting begins with the flag break. A formal opening ceremony, where Scouts practice leadership and organizational skills by setting up the meeting space, raising flags, and conducting an inspection

Following the initial formalities and a short game,  Scouts take part in a variety of engaging activities. These might include skill-based workshops where scouts learn everything from basic first aid to outdoor survival techniques. Importantly, these activities are not just instructional – they’re designed to be fun and interactive, ensuring that learning feels like an adventure rather than a chore.

Badges, Games, and Challenges

One of the most exciting aspects of scout troop meetings is the opportunity to earn badges. Scouts can work on specialized badges covering areas like cooking, navigation, environmental awareness, and technical skills. These badge programs provide structured challenges that motivate young people to expand their capabilities.

Cooking activities are particularly popular in scout meetings. Young scouts might learn to prepare simple meals, practice fire safety, or understand nutrition principles. These culinary sessions not only teach practical cooking skills but also promote teamwork and independence.

Games play a crucial role in scout meetings, serving multiple purposes beyond mere entertainment. Physical activities help develop coordination, teamwork, and strategic thinking. Problem-solving games challenge scouts to think creatively and work together to overcome obstacles.

Every Friday night, during term time, our Troop meets. We have a varied and exciting programme where we  to tackle exciting challenges and, you guessed it, change the world, one good deed at a time!

What makes Scouts unique?

• We follow the Scout Law, a code that guides us to be trustworthy, helpful, and respectful.
• Before becoming a full member (called being “invested”), you’ll learn the Scout Law and its importance.

The Scout Promise

Scouts is open to people of all faiths and of none. We have different variations of our Promise, so everyone can make a Promise that means something to them, no matter their background or belief. You can choose to make the promise that fits you best.

The Scout Law

When you join Scouts or move up from Cubs you are expected to learn the Scout Law. The Scout Law is a list of rules that Scouts live by and there are seven of them.

They are:

• 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.

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