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Welcome
to the Scout page of the Lisburn and District website. This page will give
you some background as to what Scouts get up to and hopefully convince you
to join in and play a part. So
just what is a Scout? A Scout is typically aged between ten and a half years and fourteen
years. Scouts are young people who want to make friends and develop widening
interests in ways that are both educational and fun. Perfect if you want a
break from the usual after-school routine of homework, games and watching
television. A group of Scouts known
as a Troop meet at each of the 12 Groups within the District. What
do Scouts do? Scout
activities are about action and involvement and this means more than just
camping. Troops will often go hiking, rock climbing, gliding, sailing,
pioneering, canoeing, abseiling, put on shows and exhibitions, undertake
motor mechanics, electronics, photography - the list is endless! Scouts are
also given the chance to learn skills in survival, cooking and first aid.
There are often opportunities to go abroad. Over the last two years Troops
from our district have gone as far as America, Canada, the Czech republic
and Poland to take part in camps as well
as undertaking smaller ones near to home. We
currently have over 110 Scouts in the District. Each Troop is a member of a
Scout Group and each Scout Group is a member of a District. There are
currently 12 Scout Groups in our District from Annahilt to Seymour Hill. We
also run annual District competitions between the Troops such as indoor and
outdoor football, athletics, first aid, scouting skills and a quiz.
Don’t just take our word for it, go to http://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/
and see the fantastic things we and other Scouts throughout the rest
of the UK get up to. So
why join Scouts? Scouts
take part in a balanced programme that helps them to find out about the
world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and
the importance of keeping fit and helps develop their creative talents. It
also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal
attitudes to ensure respect for themselves and for others. What
do Scouts wear? Scouts
wear a teal green smart shirt, a pair of navy blue activity trousers and
their Group scarf. Want to join? If
you are not already involved and would like your kids to take part in the
fun and craic of our Movement as a Scout if you would like to help out
as an adult Leader or helper, please feel free to contact the local
Assistant District Commissioner at scoutsadc@lisburndistrictscouts.org.uk.
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