4th Leamington St. Mark's Scout Group consists of three Sections, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, collectively called a Scout Group. Each section is lead by volunteer leaders who organise and run fun and often exciting activities both in the Church Hall at St. Mark's and at other venues in the locality.
The aim of the
Scout Association, at all levels, is to promote the development of young people
in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential,
as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national
and international communities. The method of achieving this aim is through the
provision of an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training based
on The Scout Promise and Law guided by adult leadership.
The Promise and Law
The Scouts are
unique amongst youth movements in having a Promise and a Law which Members
willingly accept as a guide to the standards of conduct required.
Group Scout Leader (GSL)
The GSL is responsible for the overall
running of the group and is a uniformed leader. He or she works with the section leaders to
ensure the programmes are balanced and in line with guidance from the Scout
Association and is also responsible for maintaining records for leaders and
parents, including Disclosure and Barring Service ( DBS ) checks.The GSL
has regular contact with the Group Chairman, raises any issues leaders may have
and makes requests for funds to be available when necessary.
The Executive Committee
The Executive
Committee is headed by a chairman and comprises a number of volunteer office
holders and parent representatives from each section. The Executive Committee
is responsible for fund-raising and related activities. The GSL and should they desire, the section
leaders attend the Exec meetings to report on their activities and make
requests for funding as appropriate.
Beaver / Cub / Scout Leaders
Successful
scouting depends on the quality, commitment and enthusiasm of its adult leaders
– volunteers who freely give their time to help the development of young
people. All Leaders are required to undertake training to equip them for their
roles and responsibilities. The movement’s training programme has become
recognised by professional trainers as one of the best of its kind.
4th Leamington St. Mark's - Key Information
Beavers
Beavers meet weekly on Thursday evenings from 5.45 to 7.00pm during school term. Children from the age of 6 to 8 are included in our Beaver colony.
Cubs
Cubs meet on Wednesday evenings from 6.15 to 7.40pm during school term. Children from the age of 8 to 10 1/2 are included in our Cub pack.
Scouts
Scouts meet on Wednesday evenings from 7.45 to 9.15pm during school term. Children from the age of 10 1/2 to 14 are included in our Scout troop.