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- Demand to join the Scouts has reached the highest level since World War Two, according to the organisation behind the movement. The Scout Association said nearly 90,000 young people across the UK are on current waiting lists. They said an "increased zeal" for the outdoors post-pandemic is behind the surge.
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Scouting is a way for teens to have life-changing adventures while also learning so much in the process—not just through the many diverse merit badges but through experiencing teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving in the campsite.
- 10 Reasons Why Scouting Matters (Now More Than Ever)
In this article, I’ll be sharing my own experiences to tell...
- 10 Reasons Why Scouting Matters (Now More Than Ever)
Jun 16, 2022 · Demand to join the Scouts has reached the highest level since World War Two, according to the organisation behind the movement. The Scout Association said nearly 90,000 young people across the...
- Learning How to Be Prepared, Make Plans, and Get Stuff Done
- Developing Leadership Skills Through No-Risk Practice
- Seeing The Joy in Paying It Forward and Serving Others
- Scouting Sets Young People Up For A Bright Future
To earn your Eagle Scout rank, you’ll need to complete 100’s of requirements, earn at least 21 merit badges, finish your Eagle Scout service project, and so much else.Obviously, this isn’t easy for any young person! However, scouts quickly learn that they’re more capable than they might think… By starting off with simple planning tasks like prepari...
It’s no secret that Scouts BSA builds effective leaders who are well-equipped to succeed in the real world. But, do you know why that is? Well, from what I’ve seen in my troops, scouts get tons of hands-on practice in a safe, risk-free environment, which really helps their leadership to flourish! Also, the Scouting program in general puts a ton of ...
Competence isn’t even the best part of becoming a leader! For me, the most rewarding parts of leadership were my fellow scouts whom I was able to help. One of my favorite quotes I’ve heard that sums this up perfectly is,“The secret to living is giving.”-Tony Robbins. This is actually one of the main reasons I created ScoutSmarts in the first place!...
I remember being a teenager, looking out into the precipice of the rest of my life, and having no idea of what the future would hold. As someone with ADHD, and being a pretty hyperactive problem student for much of my childhood, I remember often hearing that I wouldn’t succeed if I continued being myself. Scouting taught me differently. There, I wa...
This year’s insights reflect the views of 594 young people who took part. Starting in 2024, we plan to thoroughly review and refresh the approach to make the survey more engaging. This’ll increase our ability to assess the impact of our Theory of Change on young people in Scouts.
Nov 7, 2022 · The latest study, conducted by scientists from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh, who were in turn analyzing data from a study that started in the 1950s, shows that adults who were Scouts as children in the 1950s and 1960s were 35% more likely than their peers to report being in excellent health after they turned 50. Where the data comes from.
Scouts routinely report improved self-esteem, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills as one of the main effects that Scouting has on their personality and way of being. Scouts also cite positive changes in behaviour and how Scouting made them more responsible citizens.
The social connection, community engagement, and sense of progression through Scouts, is needed more than ever. We can, once again, give our young people the chance to make new friends, connect with their local area, and ignite their journey of learning skills for life.