The Scout Association offers everyday adventure and activity to children across the island.

Whether you are a young person, Network member, parent of a child in Scouting or someone who is totally new to Scouting you’ve come to the right place.

Scouting is open to all young people aged 6 to 25 of every faith and background. There are five Sections:

Between 6 and 8 years old

Beaver Scouts are our youngest members. They meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities.

They will also have the opportunity to take part in the fun and excitement of camps and sleepovers. It may be the first time they spend a night away from home so it’s a real adventure for them.

Between 10½ and 14 years old

Each Scout Troop consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called a Patrol, usually led by a Patrol Leader. 

Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlight being camping. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp.

Rock climbing, potholing, gliding, photography and international experiences are just some of the things they get up to.

Between 18 and 25 Years old

Scout Network is the fifth and final section of the Scouting movement. 

Scout Network members take part in a variety of activities, which they undertake and organise themselves with the support of a Scout Network Leader.

Example activities include abseiling, camping, circus skills, climbing, go-karting, gorge walking, hiking, pioneering and watersports.

In Guernsey, we have one main Network section and further information on the group can be found through the above link.

Between 8 and 10½ years old

Cub Scouts are the next section following on from Beaver Scouts. 

Cubs take part in a wide range of activities designed to be interesting and challenging. A Cub Scout meeting consists of games and activities with plenty of time spent outdoors.

Camps and holidays are some of the most memorable events of the year for Cubs.

Between 14 and 18 Years old

Explorers are encouraged to lead themselves in deciding the programme and direction of the Unit, with support and guidance from Leaders. The section also includes the Young Leaders’ Scheme, where young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections.

There is wider scope for activities like offshore sailing, campaigning, performing, parascending, mountaineering and expeditions.

Unfortunately the Explorer section cannot be offered at the 4th Guernsey Air Scouts at the moment due to insufficient adult help, however please click on the link above for further details of Explorer units on the Island.