Scouts

Our Scout Troop meets at our Den on Wednesday evenings from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Scouts is for boys and girls who are around 10½ and have not yet turned 15. From about 14½ they can commence 'linking' up to Venturers. If your child is 14½ and has not yet started with Scouts, you may consider going straight to Venturers.

As Scouts progress through the Sections they are expected to progressively become more accountable for designing and developing their term programs. Scout Leaders are there to provide guidance to the Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders.

Our Scout Leadership team are Bush Turkey, Currawong, Rikki & Bunyip.

Award Scheme

The Scout Award Scheme provides the main focus for Patrol and Troop activities and gives suitable recognition to Scouts for achievement.

There are three levels of Target badges. To achieve the Pioneer, Explorer or Adventurer Badge, the Scout must complete the two compulsory Campcraft and Citizenship Target badges, plus one of the six elective Target badges at each level.

Proficiency Badges: The aim of this system is to allow the Scout to develop in a challenging and interesting pursuit. To achieve a Proficiency Badge the Scout must fulfil requirements set in conjunction with their Adviser and which include the three elements of demonstrate/investigate, skill and an activity. There are 31 Scout Proficiency Badges.

The Australian Scout Medallion is the highest award in the Scout Section. It is considered the pinnacle of Scouting at this stage. To earn the Australian Scout Medallion a Scout must:

★ Participate in a Scout Leadership Course at any time after completion of the Pioneer Badge;

★ Demonstrate an active leadership role in Scouting;

★ Achieve the Adventurer Cord.