About us

Our Mission Statement

The aim of 18th Carlisle Scout Group is the education of young people to give them skills for life. So they can achieve there full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential, are ready for anything that comes there way and so they play a constructive role in society.

To meet our aim, we provide activities throughout our 3 sections that are varied and meets the needs of our young people provide lots of opportunities for adventure and fun which are key things to successful scouting.

What is Scouting

Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to 400,000 girls and boys across the UK. Offering over 200 different activities from abseiling and archery to drama, street sports and water zorbing, Scouting helps 6-25 year olds grow in confidence, achieve their full potential and become active members of their communities. This is only possible through the efforts of 100,000 volunteers who also enjoy the fun and friendship of Scouting. Trusted by nearly a million parents each week, the movement welcomes members from all backgrounds, faiths and cultures. Special emphasis is placed on bringing the Scouting programme to young people who currently do not benefit, particularly those in inner cities, those in rural areas and other disadvantaged groups. The Scout Association is a registered charity in the UK and part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts working for peace and global friendship.

  • There are now half a million members of Scouting in the UK.
  • Scouting in the UK has been growing for the last five years.
  • More young people do adventurous activities as Scouts than with any other organisation.
  • Each year Scouts spend over two million nights away from home doing adventurous activities.
  • The youngest person to walk to the South Pole was a Scout.
  • Each year Scouts tackling the Queen's Scout Award walk the equivalent distance of once around the world.
  • 11 of the 12 people to walk on the moon were once Scouts.
  • John Lennon and Paul McCartney were both Scouts (inspiring a better quality of campfire song).
  • You are never more than 10 miles from a Scout Meeting Place.
  • The Scout Association is part of a worldwide movement of 31 million Scouts.

 

Scouting's 500,000 members are an inspiration. It's great to see it. It's all about friendship and fun and adventure for people who might not normally have the chance for adventure. Scouts are shining lights in their communities. Chief Scout, Bear Grylls

Beavers

Ages: 6-8

Cubs

Ages: 8-10 1/2

Scouts

Ages: 10 1/2 - 14

Explorers

Ages: 14-18

Network

Ages: 18-25

Group volunteering

Ages: 18+

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