Dorchester District Scout Council
Sections

… something to get your teeth into …

Beaver Scouts

 

6 to 8 years

(May join from 5¾ under certain circumstances)

The youngest section which is part of a Scout Group.

Formed in 1986, they celebrate their 20th Anniversary in 2006.

They play games; make things; and, go outdoors.

want to walk on the wild side?

…Why not join …

Cub Scouts

 

8 to 10½ years

(May not join before 8 years)

The middle section belonging to a Scout Group.

Formed in 1916, they celebrate their 90th Anniversary in 2006.

They explore the outdoors; go camping; and, try new things.

Fed up of hanging around?  Have you tried …

Scouts

 

10½ to 14 years

The senior section of a Scout Group.

Formed in 1907, the centenary of Scouting will be celebrated in style from 1st January 2007.

They hike; sail; climb; camp; and, lots of other things too!

Explorer Scouts

14 to 18 years

This section is led by the Scout District.

This section was formed in 2002 following a review of Scouting.

Archery; abseiling; expeditions; gliding; mountain biking; and; Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme are but a few of their activities!

Young Leaders

14 to 18 years

This section is led by the Scout District.

Young Leaders are invested Explorer Scouts who wish to become young leaders, working with the younger aged sections.

Network Scouts

18 to 25 years

This section is led by the Scout County.

This section was formed in 2002 following a review of Scouting.

They partake of their own training scheme, in addition to working with other sections, as leaders and supporters.

The District Fellowship

18 to 100+ years!

This section is led by the Scout District.

Anyone may become a member of the Fellowship, be they a uniformed leader or helper of Scouting.

They support events,activities and sections within the District; and, have their own very busy social events!