information for parents

what is Scouting?

Scouting is a global, educational youth Movement. In the UK Scouting is ognised throught The Scout Association and has a clear purpose:

To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as Members of their local, national and international communities.

about our work

Even if we can't solve all the problems in the world, we can help to make it a better place. Scouting makes a positive contribution to society by helping young people to develop as active members of the community.

our commitment

In Scouting, our adults have a responsibility to make sure that the Programme is fun and exciting. We must also make sure that it is safe. The Scout Association's policies, rules, code of behaviour, advice on Child Protection and safety policy are there to ensure our young people stay safe while they enjoy themselves and learn.

find out more about each age group

To find out more information about each of the age groups within scouting, and those age groups that are catered for in Didcot, please click the links below:

Beaver Scouts 6-8 years
Cub Scouts 8-10 1/2 years
Scouts 10 1/2-14 years
Explorer Scouts 14-18 years

find out more about Scouting

To find out more information about Scouting and it’s history, simply click the links below:

an introduction to Scouting
the history of Scouting
the purpose of Scouting
the principles of Scouting
Scouting and the community
2007: celebrating 100 years of Scouting
getting involved...