1st Topcliffe Scout Troop 

The Scouts meet every Friday evening during term time from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Topcliffe church hall                         Every Friday in the spring / summer, the Scouts meet at Blair’s Wood

An Introduction to Scouts

Scouts are the third section of the Scouting Association and was founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1907. From the foundations of Scouting to the first experimental camp for 20 boys in 1907, the movement now has an estimated 28 million members worldwide, and in the UK alone there are over 520,000 boys and girls involved in Scouting.

The Scout Section is for young people, boys and girls usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come into the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 14½  years old.

At 1st Topcliffe Scouts, we think that young people should be able to take advantage of the following opportunities that Scouting has to offer:

  • Trying new activities
  • Making new friends
  • Get outdoors
  • Learn exciting things
  • Have fun! 

1st Topcliffe Scout Troop usually meet together once a week on a Friday evening.

WHEN?

Friday evenings - term time

WHERE?

Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall

HOW LONG?

Usually 2 hours - 7.00pm - 9.00pm


Between late April and mid-September our Troop meetings take place at our outdoor location of Blair's Wood. Meeting times are often extended from
7.00pm - 9.30pm for the summer term only as daylight hours are longer.

Who can join?

All boys and girls aged between 101/2 and 14 years old. If you want a taste of adventure, if you are keen to learn some new skills in the great outdoors and make some new friends in the process then Scouts is right for you. Contact us today.



Tell me more...

At our weekly meetings we play games, learn Scout skills and work towards Activity Badges. Plus their is the chance to earn the Chief Scout Gold Award.

Scouts offer a wider and more varied range of outdoor activities than Beavers and Cubs such as hiking, canoeing, rafting, climbing and various types of camping and cooking.

As well as outdoor activities Scouts have a balanced programme which allows them to work towards gaining Challenge and Activity Badges, developing good habits of health and personal safety. Indoors, they can also learn skills such as the knife & axe and knots. 

Scouts can also develop key skills such as confidence, creativity, friendships, communications and the ability to explore their local community and the wide world in which they live and making new friends.

When a Scout reaches the age of 14 they have the opportunity to move on to Explorer Scouts or become a Young Leader to our Troop.
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Structure and Organisation
1st Topcliffe Troop is divided into small groups called Patrols, each headed up by an older Scout called a Patrol Leader, and often with an Assistant Patrol Leader.

Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, and participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

Flag Break

At each meeting or camp, the Troop takes part in the traditional Union Jack flag break. The duty Patrol Leader raises and salutes the flag as a sign of respect. All the invested members of the Troop then salute. At the end of the meeting, the same Patrol Leader will lower the flag and the Assistant Patrol Leader says a prayer.

Scout Investiture

The Investiture, or joining ceremony, is one of the most important events in a Scout's life and should be treated with respect. The recruit will make their Scout Promise & Law by learning and committing to this as part of the Troop ceremony.
Not sure? Why not check out our Scouting adventures in the Scout photo galleries.

Hopefully our photos will show you that Scouts at 1st Topcliffe is great FUN!
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The Scout Promise

On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law

  1. A Scout is to be trusted.
  2. A Scout is loyal.
  3. A Scout is friendly and considerate.
  4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
  5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
  6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
  7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

The Scout Motto

'Be Prepared'
The Promise Scouts make…what does it all mean? Find out here.
Scouting is growing. More complex. More modern. More to discover. More to do.

There's a lot to know about Scouting today. Sometimes it's hard to know where to begin!

Want to know more about our Scouting adventure? We can help you there.

To break Scouting down for you, we have created several pages that can be used by Scouts, parents and anyone else who is interested in Scouting in general.

Please see the links below for much more.
‘Scouting provides a second family to lots of young people. It’s a safe place where they can aspire and grow.’ 

Bear Grylls, Chief Scout
News & Features

Think you know Scouting

What Scouts do

For Scouts (inc. Awards & Badges)

For Parents (inc. FAQ & Uniform)

UK Scout Association

Useful Links
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