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Section sizes

4b.9.1.1 Recommended sizes 
The recommended section sizes are:

  1. Squirrel Dreys and Beaver Colonies: 24 young people 
  2. Cub Packs: 36 young people
  3. Scout Troops, Explorer Units, Scout Network: no recommended size

4b.9.1.2 Flexibility and considerations
Exceeding the recommended size for a Drey, Colony or Pack is permitted with the agreement of the Group Lead Volunteer. 

When deciding on the section size, the Section Team must consider: 

  • the leadership available 
  • the needs of the young people 
  • the capacity of the meeting venue 
  • whether it might be more effective to run two or more sections rather than one large section