Preparing young people with skills for life
Explore our age groups
4-6 years
6-8 years
8-10½ years
10½-14 years
14-18 years
18-25 years
Running Scouts
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. These 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.
Changes to Volunteering
Resources to help understand our volunteer experience and how to use the digital system
Volunteer with Scouts
Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people.
What’s happening
All the latest news for you and your Scouts
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District Awards Night
Our next awards night will be held on the 21st October 2026 at The Venue in Stockbridge.
Safeguarding and safety at Scouts
If there is an immediate risk of harm call 999 or 112. Tell us you have done this.
Reporting safety incidents, illness and emergencies
- Report it using our online reporting form
- Email safety@scouts.org.uk
- Follow the Purple Card
Reporting safeguarding concerns
- Report it using our online safeguarding reporting form
- Call +44 (0)20 8433 7164 (9am – 5pm weekdays)
- Email safeguarding@scouts.org.uk
- Follow the Yellow Card
Out of hours
Call 0345 300 1818 (local rate) or +44 (0)20 8433 7100 to speak to the on duty Critical Incident Manager, Safeguarding Officer or Media Officer.
