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All about our Scouts

Scouts are the third section of the Scouting movement. From the first experimental camp for 20 boys in 1907, the movement now has an estimated 28 million members worldwide, and in the UK alone there are over 499,000 boys and girls involved in Scouting. An increase in adult volunteers means that more and more young people are now able to take part in their own big adventure.

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come into the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 14½  years old. The Scout Troop is the third section in the Scout Group, above Beavers and Cubs.

Activities

Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. Participation rather than meeting set standards is the key approach, and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges awards and activity badges.

Balanced Programme

Scouts take part in a Balanced Programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit, and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes.

Being outdoors is important, and half the programme is given over to taking part in traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to zorbing.

Meeting times

Scouts meet on a Thursday evening during the term time

Badges & awards

Badges & Awards for Scouts

Where to position Scouts badges on the uniform

Scout News

Another Fantastic Camp for the 43rd Bristol Scouts

This years summer camp was held at Charterhouse Activity centre , a different venue to our usual weekend under canvas, ...

Scouts Climbing in the Avon Gorge

For the past 2 weeks, scouts from the 43rd Bristol Scout group have been climbing in the Avon Gorge. They ...

Scouts, leaders and parents marshal at the Bristol Half Marathon

A great team effort from Scouts, leaders and parents, marshalling at the finish line of the 2025 Bristol Half Marathon ...

43rd Bristol Scouts Enjoy their Temporary Home

Since the start of the hut rebuild, the 43rd Bristol Scout section has moved to a temporary home to run ...

43rd Bristol Scouts Take up Decorating!

We had a good final session in the Scout hut tonight. We worked on a time capsule to be opened ...

43rd Bristol Scouts Farewell Sleepover at the Hut

The Scouts braved the freezing temperatures and enjoyed their last ever sleepover in the old wooden Scout hut before it ...

Fantastic Community Support for 43rd Bristol Scout Group’s Christmas Tree Sale 

Despite Storm Darragh causing a bit of trouble this weekend the 43rd Bristol Scout Group managed to run its annual ...

43rd Bristol Scouts Help Fundraise

A fantastic effort by our Scouts who on their own initiative recently raised £80 by selling hot chocolate drinks and ...

Scout Science and Wide Games

The Scouts have spent the past couple of weeks working on the first stage of their science badge by making ...

43rd Bristol Scouts celebrate Award Successes at AGM

Last week the 43rd Bristol Scout Group was able to celebrate the hard work of its Scouts and the commitment ...