'Two things matter in life: following your dreams and looking after your friends. That's what I love about Scouts.'
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Every year we help over 450,000 young people in the UK enjoy new adventures; to experience the outdoors; interact with others, gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Working alongside our youth members are thousands of adult volunteers, with a huge variety of roles and opportunities available.
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News | We have more volunteers than ever… but we still need more!
Scouting now has the largest number of volunteers than we've had in our entire history, but with a sky-high waiting list for young people, we still need more.
Read onCheck out the new badges
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Climber Badge
Scale the highest peaks, abseil down cliffs, learn about rope safety and equipment.More
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Caving Badge
Are you ready to go underground? Got a sense of adventure you want to take into the dark?More
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Animal Friend Badge
Learn to care for animals and you can be a pal to your favourite pets! Share the story with your Colony.More
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Equestrian Badge
Have you got the skills to look after a pony? Saddle up and ride your way to this badge!More
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Camp Craft Badge
Get a taste of outdoor adventure by learning your first camp skills, such as pitching a tent or building a fire.More
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Parascending Badge
Perform dramatic aerial stunts and master the art of safe landings. Learn about the theory of flight.More
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Astronomer Badge
Reach for the skies and discover our solar system. Are your stargazing skills up to the challenge?More
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Adventure Badge
Beavers climb, abseil, sledge and hunt for treasure in their very own adventure!More
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Backwoods Cooking Badge
Cubs can create their own food, cooked backwoods-style over the embers of a fire.More
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Queen's Scout Award
Scouting's highest honour. Complete a series of gruelling challenges and expeditions.More
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Martial Arts Badge
Learn the discipline of an ancient martial art and master your craft for badge success!More
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Media Relations Badge
Create a podcast or video. Write a press release about a Scout event. Get it published in the press.More
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Faith Badge
Learn about a faith, visit a place of worship and write your own prayer or reflection.More
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Science and Technology Badge
Find your inner genius by exploring meteorology, astronomy, mechanics, and more!More
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Photographer Badge
Are you a shutterbug? Learn to take amazing photos and how cameras work. Stage your own exhibition!More
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Gardener Badge
Have you got green fingers? Grow your own plants and learn what happens to flowers and trees in all four seasons.More
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Scientist Badge
What happens when you put a dirty old coin in vinegar? Become a Cub scientist to find out this and more!More
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Pioneer Badge
Become a master of survival! Learn basic knots and lashings and start exploring the great outdoors.More
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Hill Walker Badge
Strike out into the hills! Plan, prepare and lead a 2 day expedition. Camp overnight in wild country.More
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Mountain Biking Badge
Take on a challenge and ride the toughest terrain to explore mountains and wilderness.More
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