Questions about Beaver Scouts
How do Beavers fit into the bigger Scouting organisation?
There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Beavers are a part of this worldwide Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider local Scout Group, alongside Cubs aged 8 to 10 ½, and Scouts aged 10 ½ to 14.
What is The Beaver Scout Motto?
Be Prepared.
What is the Beaver Scout Flag?
The Beaver Scout flag is light blue, bearing the Scout symbol and the Scout Motto..
What do Beavers wear and where can I buy the uniform?
Beavers wear a turquoise sweatshirt and navy trousers with a Group scarf (sometimes called a necker) and a maroon woggle or one of another colour, which identifies their Lodge or team. There are a variety of local shops and online providers of the Beaver Scout uniform. Full details about these can be viewed on our Shop page.
Who leads Beavers?
Each Colony is made up of young people aged 6 to 8, led by an adult Beaver Leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. In some groups, Beaver Leaders are nicknamed after characters from nature, books or films. In others, Beavers call their Leader by their real first name.
Being a Lodge Leader is about being a superhero for a little while – doing things like welcoming new people to the Colony, being extra helpful during a camp, or taking charge of a game or activity. Everyone takes it in turns to take on the challenge.
Beavers usually stand together in their Lodges at the beginning and end of meetings. They tend to stick together on trips away, or during certain activities.
Questions about Cubs
How do Cubs fit into the bigger Scouting organisation?
There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Cubs are a part of this worldwide Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider local Scout Group, alongside Beavers aged 5¾ to 8½, and and Scouts aged 10 ½ to 14 and Explorer Scouts aged 14 to 18.
What is the Cub Scout Promise?
The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind. The Promise is the oath taken by all Members as they commit to sharing the values of Scouting. It is therefore vital that every Member considers the Promise and discusses its meaning before making the Promise and being invested into Scouting.
Are there variations available for the Cub Scout Promise?
There are a number of variations of the promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes and nationalities in the UK within Scouting. Each version is written to be appropriate to the broad level of understanding of each of the age groups within the Movement. We believe that this approach is inclusive. Celebrating and understanding difference, including difference in faiths and beliefs, is an important aspect of the educational and developmental side of Scouting.
What is the Cub Scout Motto?
Be Prepared.
What is the Cub Scout Flag?
The Cub Scout flag is yellow, bearing the Scout symbol and motto.
What is Cubs 100?
In 2016 the Scout Association will celebrate one hundred years of the Cub Scout section with local and national celebrations.
Who leads Cubs?
Each Pack is led by an adult Cub Leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. Cub Leaders are nicknamed after characters from the Jungle Book, this is because when Baden Powell introduced a younger Section to Scouting, he asked his friend Rudyard Kipling if he could base the Section on his book "The Jungle Book", so the Section was called "Wolf Cubs" and the Leaders named after characters in the book.
Cubs usually stand together in their Sixes at the beginning and end of meetings.
Questions about Scouts
How do Scouts fit into the bigger Scouting organisation?
There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Scouts are a part of this worldwide Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider local Scout Group, alongside Beavers aged 5¾ to 8½, Cubs aged 8 to 10 ½, and Explorer Scouts aged 14 to 18.
What is The Scout Motto?
Be Prepared.
What is the Scout Flag?
The Scout Troop flag is Green bearing the Scout symbol and the Scout Motto in Yellow.
What do Scouts wear and where can I buy the uniform?
Scouts wear a long sleeved green shirt or blouse and navy activity trousers with a Group scarf (sometimes called a necker) and a leather woggle. There are a variety of local shops such as Hewitts of Croydon and online providers of the Scout uniform. Full details about these can be viewed on our Shop page.
Who leads Scouts?
Each Troop is made up of young people aged generally between 10½ and 14 years old, the Scout Patrols are led by their Patrol Leader who is overseen by an adult Scout Leader. Other adult volunteers are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. Scouts call their Leaders by their real first name.
Being a Patrol Leader is often the first real responsibility a young person is entrusted with, it is often impressive to watch how they rise to the occasion and grow as a person as they fill the position.
Scouts usually stand together in their Patrols at the beginning and end of meetings. They tend to stick together on when Camping and on trips away, or during certain activities.
Questions about Explorers
How do Explorer Scouts fit into the bigger Scouting organisation?
There are Scouts all over the world. From the rainforests of the Amazon to the smallest of the Scottish Isles, Scouts are a part of this worldwide Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of their wider local Scout Group, alongside Beavers aged 5¾ to 8½, Cubs aged 8 to 10 ½, and the Scout Network aged 18 - 25.
What is The Scout Motto?
Be Prepared.
What is the Explorer Scout Flag?
The Explorer Scout Flag is olive green, bearing the Scout symbol and Motto.
What about Moving on to Scout Network
All Explorer Scouts will be advised of the options to continue in Scouting as they approach 18 years of age, including adult volunteer roles. They will be made aware that they will become a Member of the District Scout Network automatically in addition to any other roles, so that they maintain the option to participate in the programme and attain awards. At the moment Explorers wishing to be part of Network only (no leadership roles), will need their Network role adding to Compass.
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What age range can join Scouting?
The overall age range that can join Scouting is from age 5¾ to 25 years old. We divide our membership by age groups called "Sections". The youngest Sections are Beaver Scouts followed by Cub Scouts and then Scouts. The 10th Croydon Scout Group operates all three youth Sections.
Older young people can also join Explorers which is for young people aged 14 to 18 and Scout Network for young people aged 18-25. Both of these Sections are often closely associated with the younger Sections, and may even be present as Young Leaders, and are part of Scouting's wider organisation.
What Does the Group Scarf signify?
Each Group has a unique group Scarf (sometimes called a necker) at larger District or County events the group scarf helps to identify which Scout Group a young member belongs to
How will my child benefit from joining?
Parents tell us Scouting in all the Sections gives their children more confidence, responsibility and a broader set of friends. Scouting helps develop your child’s social skills, encourages self-sufficiency, and provides access to activities and opportunities not otherwise (un)available in this day and age. A huge number of parents agreed that since their child joined Scouting family life was easier and they were ‘nicer children to live with’.
In an independent survey of over 2,000 parents of Scouts, nine out of ten parents said they felt Scouting is worthwhile and said their children find Scouting enjoyable. As your child progresses through Scouts you should be able to see visible signs of positive changes that their Scouting adventure helps produce.
Can I stay and watch my child settle in?
Yes, we have an upstairs room with a viewing window overlooking the hall, you are welcome to use this room to watch your child settle in, this also allows them the personal space they need to adapt.
Is there a waiting list?
If so why?
In the U.K The Scout Association has tens-of-thousands of young people on waiting lists around the country due to a shortage of trained adult volunteers. The 10th Croydon has been fortunate with adult volunteers and has so far avoided waiting lists. To ensure it stays that way you could consider joining us yourself. We always welcome any help from any parents. The more adult help we get the better experience of the adventure of Scouting we can offer.
Will my child be insured when on Scout activities?
Yes. All Members of Scout Groups are covered under the Scout Association’s Personal Accident and Medical Expenses Policy.
What if I move home?
Firstly, let us know you are leaving the area. Then call the Scout Information Centre on 0845 300 1818 and they will be able to put you in touch with a volunteer in the area you are moving to, so your child's Scouting Journey can continue. Even if you are moving abroad we will be able to give you the details of the Scouts head office in the country you are moving to.
What can I do to help my child move up?
When the time comes to move up to the next age range, a young person can have mixed feelings: excitement at moving on, sadness at leaving friends behind. Making the transition as smooth as possible goes a long way to helping your child settle into their new section. Of course, the next age group will almost certainly already contain many of the young people your child already knows who have already moved up. Also, at the 10th Croydon we arrange inter section activities, so there will be young people they know. It's important to note that this event is predictable so at the 10th Croydon we plan this progression in advance and so far, (in well over 100 years) we have never had to put an existing member of any section on a waiting list when moving up to the next section.
When your child already has friends in the next section, make sure that the section leader knows about this, and they will endeavour to put your child together with their existing friends wherever possible.
Are there variations available for the Scout Promise?
There are a number of variations of the promise to reflect the range of faiths, beliefs and attitudes and nationalities in the UK within Scouting. Each version is written to be appropriate to the broad level of understanding of each of the age groups within the Movement. We believe that this approach is inclusive. Celebrating and understanding difference, including difference in faiths and beliefs, is an important aspect of the educational and developmental side of Scouting.
What are Hedgehogs?
Hedgehogs is a pilot programme based in the UK. The aim is to explore early years and whether this is a route the Scout Association should take. The age group is 4–6 years. There are no official badges or uniform for this section, but groups running the pilot tend to use a purple t-shirt. A decision on whether the pilot is a success or needs further work will be made in July.
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10th Croydon Scout Group
113 -115 St James Road, West Croydon.