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Encyclopedia > Scout Network

Scout Network

Organization: The Scout Association
Country: United Kingdom
Age Range: 18 to 25 yrs
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The Scout Network, is a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 18 to 25 year olds, introduced in 2001 and, along with the Explorer Scout section, replaced the Venture Scouts (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). Network is the responsibility of Counties/Area. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... This term should not be confused with Exploring, which is/was a program of the Boy Scouts of America. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... This term should not be confused with Explorer Scouts, which is/was a program of the Boy Scouts of America. ... Venture Scouting is a section of the Scout Movement, mostly in countries of the Commonwealth of Nations, for young people roughly in the 15 - 18 age range. ...

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History and organisation

Following the review of UK Scouting in 2001, the Scout Network section was introduced as one of two new sections (the other one being Explorer Scouts) to replace Venture Scouts, the previous senior section.


There were a number of significant differences between the organisation of the Venture Scouts and the Scout Network.


Firstly, the age range was altered to cater for those young people aged 18 to 25 years. The Explorer Scout section was introduced to fit between Scouts and Scout Network. The administration of the Scout Network was to be the responsibility of the County or Area, whereas the Venture Scout Units were attached to local Scout Groups. Finally, the section was to be led from within, where the membership would provide the leadership necessary, under the guidance of an appointed County Scout Network Commissioner. The Scout section in the UK Scout Association is divided into Troops, and are open to 10-14 year olds. ... The UK is split into many scout counties: England Avon Bedfordshire Royal Berkshire Birmingham Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Central Yorkshire Cheshire Cleveland Cornwall City of Coventry Cumbria Derbyshire Devon Dorset Durham East Lancashire East Sussex Essex Gloucestershire Greater London Middlesex West Greater London North Greater London North East Greater London South Greater...


There would, essentially, be a single Scout Network for the entire County - which was perhaps one of the contributing factors in the lack of initial success suffered by the new section. To begin with, almost all Counties had little or no membership in the section. Many of the old Venture Scout units converted to Explorer Scout units - leaving perhaps just one or two older people without a Network. However, some Counties took the lead and introduced a unit-based system (mostly based around old Venture Scout Units) coordinated by County.


The slow start was eventually recognised by the Scout Association and the Network review was launched in 2006. This concluded that a more structured leadership needed to be in place within the Counties. The County Scout Network Commissioner can now supported by a number of County Scout Network Advisors. Their responsibilities are mutually agreed and are largely either role-based or geography-based. Each County, therefore, can now officially have multiple Local Networks which are independent but also participate in County-wide activities. Local Networks are placed where needed, and can cover a District, part of a District, or even a number of Districts.


The 2006 review introduced the option for a District to hold responsibility for a Scout Network, though this change must be agreed by the District Commissioner, County/Area Commissioner and County Scout Network Commissioner.


So the review marked a return to the unit-based system that seemed to work well in the various Counties that had already "unofficially" introduced the system. Following the review, the section has improved enormously and in many areas is growing quickly. Scout Networks across the UK


A member of a Network can - and usually does - have a role as an Adult Leader in the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Explorer Scouts, or assist their District, or Area/County at support Level, or they can just go to Network meetings. Beaver Scouts (shortened to Beavers), are a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 6 to 8 year olds. ... The Cub Section (often shortened to Cubs) is a section of the UK Scout Association open to 8-10½ year olds. ...


They also have the possibilities of working on their Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Association's progressive award scheme, culminating in the Queen's Scout Award. The logo of the Duke of Edinburghs Award. ... The Queens Scout or Kings Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. ...


Some Universities have a Student Scout and Guide Organisation groups attached to them, which members can join. Representation of a university class, 1350s. ... The Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) exists to support Scouts, Guides, and people who have never been members of either Association, who are students at Colleges and Universities in the UK and are interested in the aims, objectives, and methods of The Scout Association and Guide Association. ...


Awards

There are several awards available in the Network Scout Section, and these badges are almost the same as the ones that are available in the Explorer Scout Section. This term should not be confused with Explorer Scouts, which is/was a program of the Boy Scouts of America. ...

In addition, many members working towards their Chief Scout's and Queen's Scout Awards also work towards the Duke of Edinburgh scheme of awards in parallel, as there are many similarities. The position of Chief Scout in the United Kingdom started with the appointment of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, as Chief Scout. ... The Queens Scout or Kings Scout Award is the highest youth award achievable in the Scouting movement in several countries. ... Explorer Belt award for Senior Scouts The Explorer Belt is an award in many Scouting organisations which promotes adventure and self-reliance in an international context. ...


Events and activities

Networks are, for the most part, run by their members. This means that they are very flexible and able to do most activities - as long as they stay within the rules of the Scout Association (Policy, Organisation and Rules). Individual Network programmes vary enormously, but a typical one might include weekly, bi-weekly or monthly evening events, along with several camps or other weekends away throughout the year.


There are many camps that Network members are able to attend, and each Network member is not restricted to their own Area or County. As a general rule if there is an event you want to take part in you are more than welcome to notify the responsible Area/County and go along. These can range from Monopoly Run in London to Evo in Hampshire. The biggest of these events is the National Gathering, held around Easter of each year at Great Tower Scout Campsite. These types of events tend to include evening discos and parties, live music, and many different activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme. Some events are designed for people who only come form that area/county and it is normally advertised as such.


See also

Scouting Portal

Image File history File links Scout_logo2. ... Scouting and Guiding organisations are currently divided up into different age groups for the purposes of providing suitable Scouting and Guiding programmes to young people across the world. ... Scouting in Fife is a part of the Scout Association in the United Kingdom, covering the Scouting Area of Fife in Scotland. ...

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Programme Sections of The Scout Association
Beaver Scouts
 Cub Scouts
 Scouts
 Explorer Scouts
 Scout Network

Age Groups in Scouting and Guiding around the world It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... Beaver Scouts (shortened to Beavers), are a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 6 to 8 year olds. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Cub Section (often shortened to Cubs) is a section of the UK Scout Association open to 8-10½ year olds. ... Image File history File links Uk-scouts-cu-cl-pos. ... The Scout section in the UK Scout Association is divided into Troops, and are open to 10-14 year olds. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This term should not be confused with Exploring, which is/was a program of the Boy Scouts of America. ... Image File history File links Uk-scouts-ex-cs-pos. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Scouting and Guiding organisations are currently divided up into different age groups for the purposes of providing suitable Scouting and Guiding programmes to young people across the world. ...

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The Scout Association • Girlguiding UK • Beaver Scouts • Cub Section (UK) • Venture Scout • Explorer Scouts • Brownie (Girl Guides) • Ranger (Girl Guide) • Rainbow (Girl Guides) • Scout Network • Chief Scout (United Kingdom) • Scout Counties • Scout District • Scout Section (UK) • Scout Activity Centre • Image File history File links Hatcombine. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... Girlguiding UK is the national Guiding organisation of the United Kingdom. ... Beaver Scouts (shortened to Beavers), are a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 6 to 8 year olds. ... The Cub Section (often shortened to Cubs) is a section of the UK Scout Association open to 8-10½ year olds. ... A Venture Scout in Singapore is a Scout between the age of 16 and 18. ... This term should not be confused with Exploring, which is/was a program of the Boy Scouts of America. ... A Brownie is a young person, aged between seven and ten, who is a member of a Guide Association. ... A Ranger or Ranger Guide is a member of a section of some Guiding organisations who is in her later teens or early twenties. ... A Rainbow is a girl, typically aged between five and seven, who is a member of the Guide Association, the female form of Scouting. ... The position of Chief Scout in the United Kingdom started with the appointment of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout Movement, as Chief Scout. ... The UK is split into many scout counties: England Avon Bedfordshire Royal Berkshire Birmingham Buckinghamshire Cambridgeshire Central Yorkshire Cheshire Cleveland Cornwall City of Coventry Cumbria Derbyshire Devon Dorset Durham East Lancashire East Sussex Essex Gloucestershire Greater London Middlesex West Greater London North Greater London North East Greater London South Greater... A Scout District is an administrative division within some Scouting and Guiding organisations. ... The Scout section in the UK Scout Association is divided into Troops, and are open to 10-14 year olds. ... A Scout Activity Centre is a campsite, hostel or conference centre of The Scout Association. ...


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