Who are Scouts?

Scouts are young people, aged 10 1/2 to 14 who:

• Master new skills and try new things
• Have fun and go on adventures
• Make friends
• Help others

The Scout section is known as a “Troop” and is the oldest section offered at 2nd Norbiton Scout Group. When they are 14, Cubs move on the Explorers (provided by Royal Kingston District Scouts) but keep close ties with the Group.

All about Scouts

Scouts meet every Friday evening during term time between 7.30 pm and 9.30 pm. They can also go on a wide range of additional events at other times such as camps (2 to 7 nights under canvas), hikes, expeditions, wild camps, water activities, climbing, archery and air rifle shooting

The Scout section caters for youngsters aged 10 1/2 to 14 years old. A youngster may join directly or transfer from the Cub Pack. The Troop is divided into working groups called Patrols – usually between five and eight Scouts in number.

The Scout Promise

Scouting is a values based organisation open to people of all faiths and of none. Versions of the Scout Promise are available to reflect this. After a few weeks, when they decide to join, Scouts make their promise in front of the Troop and wear their complete uniform for the first time.

Scout Promise

The Scout Promise for members who are atheist or of no faith background
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Christian
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

Uniform

You don’t need it to join, but once you’ve settled in and know that you want to continue you will need to get uniform. We can help with the cost if this is a problem for you.

Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means you can run around and get messy without ruining your other clothes. It makes you feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out. And it gives you a place to show off all the brilliant badges you earn.

Scout uniform consists of a teal sweatshirt with your badges sewn on and a coloured scarf or ‘necker’ to represent your local group, also a pair of navy blue activity trousers which are used in all sections. A Scout belt completed the picture.

Who leads Scouts?

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouts is safe and open to all. Some volunteer at the Troop week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills