Parents
1. When can my child join Scouting?
Starting age for Beavers is usually 6, but if they are a little older we welcome young people to the Beaver Colony until they are 8. From that age children can join Cubs from around the age of 8 and Sea Scouts from 10 and a half. Although Pulborough doesn’t have an Explorer Scout section, they start at age 14 and run until Scouts are 18.
2. How much does membership cost?
Our subscriptions to each section are currently £15 and are paid by direct debit a month in advance. If you’re concerned about the cost, do speak to the respective section leader in confidence; there may be assistance available.
3. How will my child benefit from Scouting?
Parents tell us their children benefit hugely from the adventures, fun and friendships they experience. It can help develop your child’s confidence, social skills and independence, and give them access to some amazing and memorable opportunities.
4. Why is there sometimes a waiting list?
Because we want to offer an exciting and diverse programme, and also be responsilbe for the safety and welfare of the young people in our care, we need to balance the number of young people we can support with the appropriate number of leaders that have had the correct background checks and training. If there is a waiting list for the section you are keen for your child to join, we would be glad to have your help. Whatever your skills and availability, there will be some way you can contribute, meaning more young people get to experience the adventure of Scouting.
Young People
1. Try new activities
From archery and paddle boarding to camping and abseiling, being a Scout gives you the chance to get stuck into loads of activities you wouldn’t normally get to do.
2. Make new friends
Going to your Scout meetings is a chance to meet up with your mates, have a laugh and do lots of exciting activities.You’ll meet adventurous people just like you who want to do something a little different.
3. Have fun
Chief Scout Bear Grylls says life is about grabbing opportunities! We agree! Above everything else, Scouting is all about enjoying yourself, whatever you’re doing – and there’ll always be plenty to do!
4. Get outdoors
As a Scout, you get to explore the big outdoors and travel to new places and try new things. Sounds better than being stuck in the house with nothing to do, right?
5. Learn exciting things
Not many people know about the stars at night, how to sail a dinghy or make a stew on a campfire, but you soon will! Scouting helps you learn lots of new and amazing skills – and you get to earn badges and rewards along the way.
