Scouts (Age 11-15)

Overview

Scouts (ages 11 - 15) is where Scouting began in 1907. Scouts develop more complex outdoor skills in a modern, fun and active environment. The Scouts section offers an amazing variety of activities to teach important life skills to get Scouts social and active! Scouts, as a section, focuses on allowing young people to develop their confidence and teaches them how to work as part of a team. Scouts learn essential outdoor safety skills as well as participate in a variety of physical and intellectual challenges. Scouts are recognised for their achievements through the badge award system. The badge award system comprises Milestones, Special Interest Awards, and Outdoor Adventure Skills. This awards system begins in Joey Scouts and continues through each scouting section. The leaders will encourage and support all Scouts to progress through the award system.

Leadership Team

Your Scout leaders are Mark Hedley, Raymond McQuillan, Salome Scott, Kay Shrimpton, and Stuart Warren.

Australian Scout Award

The Australian Scout Award represents the highest level of achievement in the Scout section. Scouts must achieve Ten Special Interest Awards (including Stage 5 in each of Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping), six Outdoor Adventure Skills, three Milestones, a weekend-long Leadership or Personal Development Course, and complete an Adventurous Journey. More details on requirements can be found on the Scouts NSW website. Completion of the Australian Scout Award requires a regular commitment to Scouting. Scouts wishing to complete their Australian Scout Award should discuss it with their leader at least 18 months before transitioning to Venturers.

Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Elements of the Australian Scout Award and the Duke of Edinburgh Award are complimentary. Discuss with your leaders how you can complete both awards concurrently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please also see the Frequently Asked Questions applicable to all sections

How can I assist my Scout with a Special Interest Area (SIA) Award?

Special Interest Area Awards are intended to be an individual challenge specific to each Scout. Parents are often well placed to assist in choosing an activity that will take about eight hours to complete (including planning etc.). Please confirm with your leaders that an activity is suitable for an award. To receive their award, Scouts must briefly present the completed activity to the Joeys, usually as part of an opening or closing ceremony.