What Is Scouting?

Scouting is a non political, educational Movement for young people, open to all who are prepared to accept and live the Scout Promise and Law. It is the largest youth movement in the world with an estimated 60 million members in over 176 countries. The purpose of Scouting is to contribute to the development of young people in achieving their full spiritual, intellectual, physical, social and cultural potential as individuals, as citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.

What is the aim of Scouting Ireland?

The Aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they may achieve their full potential and, as responsible citizens, to improve society.

What are the different sections called?

The ranks in Ireland consist of the following

Beavers for 6-8 years old,

Cub scouts for 9-11 years old,

Scouts for 12-15 years old,

Venture Scouts for 15 -17 years old

Rover Scouts for 18-25 years old

What is our group badge?

How do I sign up my child for Scouting?

Please follow the link below to sign your child up to Sallins Scouts

Application to Join

What skills do they learn?

Each Group, and Section, will pick and choose which skills they are learning depending on equipment, costs, Adult Scouter skills, interests of the Youth Members etc. There are nine Adventure Skills – Camping, Backwoods, Pioneering, Emergencies, Hill walking, Air Activities, Paddling, Rowing, and Sailing.

Along the way they will also be exposed to teamwork, leadership, public speaking, planning, budgeting, packing, and many other confidence boosting skills without even noticing it.

My child has a medical condition – can they still join Scouts?

Scouting is open to all. Talk to your local Adult Scouters and explain the condition to them. There’s an Activities Consent Form that you’ll be asked to fill out so the Scouters know how to help your child. Many of the Adult Scouters are also trained first-aiders and/or parents themselves and will be happy to help. You could consider becoming a leader and being on the spot to help your child.

If your Question hasn’t been answered above please contact us or visit the Scouting Ireland Website.