The Scout Section is the oldest section of the Scout Association.

The philosophy underpinning the programme is that every Scout should participate in a Balanced Programme over a period of time - usually one year.

In Scouting, "programme" has the widest possible interpretation. Programme is not just all the activities that Scouts can take part in. It includes almost anything from archery to youth hostelling. It is also how we do those activities, known as the method, and why we do them, known as the purpose.

This means that when Leaders plan an activity for their Scouts, they need to consider both how the activity will be done, why they are doing it and how it fits into the Balanced Programme.

The second word to consider is "balanced". The Programme is designed to help young people to grow and develop so at it's heart are six "personal development areas" (see below).

For Scouting to achieve its purpose, Scouts need to grow and develop in each of these areas, through a Balanced Programme that offers the widest variety of activities and methods.

The Scout Leaders, working with their Scouts, are responsible for planning and delivering a Balanced Programme.

Lead by a Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader, Scouts are organised in Patrols of 6-7.

The Scout Promise

"On my Honour I promise that I will do my best to do my duty to God and to the Queen, to help other people, and to keep the Scout Law"

 The Scout Law

A Scout is to be trusted

A Scout is loyal

A Scout is friendly and considerate

A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts

A Scout has courage in all difficulties

A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property

A Scout has self respect and respect for others