North Yorkshire Scouts

  • Welcome to our County!

    Welcome to our County!

    Did you know that North Yorkshire Scouts cover 13 districts;
    Easingwold, Harrogate & Nidderdale,
    Ingleborough, Leven, Northallerton,
    Richmondshire, Ripon, Ryedale,
    Scarborough, Selby, South Craven,
    York Ebor and York Minster . . . Read More
  • Beaver Scouts (6-8)

    Beaver Scouts (6-8)

    Beaver Scouts are our youngest members.
    They usually 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. Read More
  • Cub Scouts (8-10½)

    Cub Scouts (8-10½)

    A Cub Scout Pack can have up to 36 Cub Scouts and is split into smaller groups called Sixes.
    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. Read More
  • Scouts (10½ - 14)

    Scouts (10½ - 14)

    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. Read More
  • Explorer Scouts (14-18)

    Explorer Scouts (14-18)

    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. Read More
  • Scout Network (18-25)

    Scout Network (18-25)

    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. Read More
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
› ‹
  • You are here:  
  • Home

Even WE have to take a holiday sometime!

County Office Summer Break

holiday season

Just to inform everyone that the County Scout Office will be closed from Thursday 16th August 2018 and will re-open on Tuesday 28th August 2018. During this time emails and voice messages may NOT be picked up.

In cases of EXTREME EMERGENCY (only) please contact the Scout Information Centre at HQ on 0845 300 1818 or, after hours, the Duty Media Office or the Duty Safeguarding Officer using the out of hours service on 07977 539630.

We'll have a good break and come back 'fighting fit' for the next term!!

 

 

New role announced - Deputy County Commissioner (Activities)

This message from the County Commissioner:

DCCAct

neil"Following advice from the County Appointments Advisory Committee, I am pleased to announce the appointment with immediate effect of NEIL UNDERWOOD as Deputy County Commissioner (Activities).

This is a new role, the purpose of which is to provide a strategic oversight of our adventurous and creative activities provided by our fantastic County activity teams. Lead activity coordinators and advisers will be appointed Assistant County Commissioners for their respective areas in the autumn term and an away day for the new team will be held very soon.

A former and highly successful Assistant County Commissioner (Cub Scouts), Neil brings a wealth of Scouting expertise, as well as considerable leadership and management skills to this new appointment. I am sure that he will have your full support in his new Scouting role where he will aim to improve further the delivery of the full range of activities that the County offers its young members."

We all welcome Neil into his new Scouting role!

 

Hill Walking Training in Wales

South Yorkshire Scouts offer places to North Yorkshire Leaders

hill

For FULL details and a booking form click HERE

There MUST be Leaders in North Yorkshire who would like this?

 

July 2018 - North Yorkshire's "200 Club" Winners!

TEN lucky people......

ARE YOU ONE OF OUR WINNERS?

200July18In North Yorkshire Scouts we are fortunate enough to have a lot of adult leaders who are qualified to instruct our Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts in various outdoor activities pertaining to their age ranges.

200 Club Anyone can join

To allow our young people to enjoy the myriad of exciting Scouting activities costs us a lot of money - joining our 200 Club is one of the ways that YOU can help us to achieve our goals

If you join our 200 Club - HALF the money you pay quarterly goes in PRIZES and the other HALF goes towards our County Scout Funds - this is a way of raising money for North Yorkshire Scouts AND allows YOU the the possible thrill of winning one of the ten prizes in our Monthly Draw - EVERY MONTH!

If you are interested in finding out more about the Draw (or joining it) please contact David, our County Secretary, at the County Office NOW!

ARE YOU SUPPORTING US??

 

More Articles ...

  1. Diary Date.....and a Plea for help!
  2. "And your point is"? - ANOTHER REMINDER
  3. Can YOU take photographs?
  4. N.E. Region SCOUTS "Go Wild"
  5. Three more Awards for Merit in North Yorkshire
  6. TWO more County Commissioner's Commendations Awarded in North Yorkshire

Upcoming Events

Other News

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3