Running a Scout Troop
Week by week, thousands of ordinary people show up at Scout meetings to empower young people to learn new skills, make new friends and learn to stand on their own two feet. No two weeks are the same, but the impact you make is always great.
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Running your Troop
Getting to grips with the basics? We’ve put together everything you need to keep your section running smoothly.
Programme planning for Scouts
Our new tool is a one-stop programme planning shop: use it to get organised and get going.
Welcoming Scouts and moving on
Whether you’re welcoming the shyest of new Scouts, or need help preparing the eldest for Explorers, we’ve got you covered.
Programme updates
Ask the Adviser - A Q&A with the UK Scout Section Adviser
As part of a special programme day for programme support roles, our UK Scout Section Adviser provided advice on where to find ideas for socially distanced activities. Watch the recording to catch up or download the slides.
Where to find programme resources
There are a lot of resources now available to support leaders deliver amazing programmes, but it can be hard to work out what’s new and where to find it. To make it easier, here’s a list of places to find information and things you could try.
Socially distanced and online Scout activities
Some ideas to get you started (if you feel ready). Choose from a mix of digital and socially distanced ideas for meetings, activities, and adventures.
Delivering the programme over Zoom can be hard work, so we’ve put together videos to help.
Activities and badges to do at home
A three week plan you can follow along with your Troop to help them earn their Naturalist Activity Badge. We’ve planned two online sessions and some activities you can send out to the group for them to complete in their own time.
Our Strategy - Skills for Life
Help support our goal to deliver more young people the skills they need in life
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