Scouting ~ Ages 10 to 14 and a half years

Scouts are where you really put your life skills into practice. Scouts work in patrols with a patrol leader who is the most experienced Scout showing you the ropes. They have a Badge System which you can work through over the three years or so that you are in the section. You have to pass specific sections on Campcraft and Citizenship, and other skills such as Emergencies, First Aid and Mapping, then outings and other activities all add up to earn you a Red, Blue or Green cord. These skills are gained through section meetings once a week where you learn through games, patrols working together and fun training sessions. Then you go to camps and activities where these skills are put into practice.

Some of the fun things Scouts do are camps in the bush, hiking by foot, bike hikes, gliding and canoeing camps, knotting, mapping and compass work, first aid, cooking on a campfire and learning safety procedures. There are chances to help others in the community such as making wooden craft items, collecting cans of food, being sponsored in hiking or bike hikes to raise money for underprivileged people and helping out at citizenship ceremonies.

Scouts make lots of friends and have a good time as well as becoming good community citizens to be proud of. Come along and try Scouting.

Learn more about the Badge Scheme

Target Badges /  Proficiency Badges /  Patrol Activity Badges. Click the Link below to find out about the Scout's Award Scheme on the National Scout's web site.

Scout Uniform

The uniform for the Scout Section, whether boys or girls, is the same.  When invested a Scout Uniform is worn together with the Group Scarf and Scout Woggle.  The shirt has green shoulder stripes.  Click the Link below to find out about the Uniform on the National Scout's web site.

Troop Council

The Troop Council is composed of the Patrol Leaders of the Troop who meet regularly in the presence of the Scout Leader. The Troop Council is responsible for the broad program planning, routine Troop management and for the policies and operations of the Troop which are within the capacity of the experience of Scouts. It is also responsible for the expenditure of Troop funds. Training of Patrol Leaders is also partly carried out through the Troop Council.

Have your say in activities.

The Patrol system means that everyone from the youngest to the Patrol Leader has a say and the Scout Leader is there to help make your dream activities a reality, while ensuring safety is always maintained. He or she will also guide you through the Scout Award Scheme, which recognises your own level off of ability and achievement.

Scouting gives you the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of exciting activities. It also gives you the greatest opportunity of all - the opportunity to develop real friendships by sharing the experiences of learning, growing and exploring the world with others.

As you learn and gain experience you'll discover not only more about the world around you and the adventures you can have, but more about working together and becoming a leader too. Under the guidance of your Scout Leader you can move up through the ranks to accept the challenge and adventures of leadership.

Our Program

Scouts have a real impact on their own activities, deciding in their Patrols what they would like to do and then with Leaders the term program is developed.   Click the Link below to bring up the Howrah Scout Troop's current program.

Working as a Patrol and a Troop

As a Scout you will become a member of a Scout Patrol. You work as a team, helping each other, depending on each other and each having a say in decision making. Your Patrol will have from four to eight members, and be led by a Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader. The Patrol Leader organises your meetings and takes part in Troop Council meetings with other Patrol Leaders.

Troop Council

The Troop Council is composed of the Patrol Leaders of the Troop who meet regularly in the presence of the Scout Leader. The Troop Council is responsible for the broad program planning, routine Troop management and for the policies and operations of the Troop which are within the capacity of the experience of Scouts. It is also responsible for the expenditure of Troop funds. Training of Patrol Leaders is also partly carried out through the Troop Council.

The Scout Promise and Law

There are two versions of the Scout Promise. Individuals taking the Promise may choose from either of the following Promises...

Ceremonies

When the complete Troop meets it is generally opened by the Duty Patrol Leader who calls the Troop to fall in (usually the horseshoe, hollow square). After the Scouts are in position the Scout Leader takes over and there is a Flag Parade or Flag Break. This is followed by a roll call, inspection ( care and cleanliness) and then notices for the night are given ( Award of Badges). At the end of the meeting there is a Flag down or Flag Parade, Prayers and then the Troop is dismissed. If someone is becoming a Scout for the first time an investiture will take place.

Jamboree

It’s the ultimate adventure for a Scout – travelling interstate or even overseas to a Jamboree where thousands of Scouts from all over the world gather to have fun. You'll see new faces, perhaps hear new languages and develop new friendships that can last a lifetime.

Parental Consent Health Form

A Parent's Consent Form is required for youth members in order that they receive appropriate general medical and health care if required on an activity. Click on the Link below to obtain a copy of the latest form from the Scouts Tasmania web-site.