Young Leaders

The Young Leader Scheme

The Scheme

The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section. All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of an Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.

The Young Leaders' Scheme helps Explorer Scouts to develop and grow as individuals. It allows them to make a valuable contribution to their community and give service to others. The scheme also helps them fulfil the service elements of their awards.

Module A Badge

The Young Leader's Module A Badge is awarded after completion of Module A - Prepare for Take Off of the Young Leaders' Scheme. This must be completed within three months of becoming a Young Leader.

The modules of the Young Leaders’ Scheme are designed to cover all aspects of training. They will help Young Leaders become aware of, and learn how to deal with, various different facets of leadership within the Scouting Movement.

Young Leaders' Essentials

Young Leaders' Essentials was developed to help adults, primarily the Explorer Scout Leaders (Young Leader) who will be delivering the scheme, to understand how the training and development aspects of the scheme work.

What is the Young Leaders' Scheme?

The Young Leader scheme is an ongoing programme of training, designed to enable Young Leaders to work effectively in the Section that they choose.

Why do Explorer Scouts become Young Leaders?

Explorer Scouts become Young Leaders to:

gain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to become an effective Leader
further their own personal development
work towards other Awards for example Duke of Edinburgh
acquire the skills that are needed for the Adult Training Scheme
have fun!

More information: Young Leaders' Scheme Missions

Current Young Leaders at 1st Topcliffe

At present we have one Young Adult Leader, in George plus two or three ex-Scouts who are helping out as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Our YLs have had a Scouting adventure of their own; they've camped, cooked, survived and learnt the skills which they now pass onto the current Scouts in the Troop.

George successfully passed their Module A in 2013 and still dedicate their Friday evenings to helping out at Scouts.

Want to re-join 1st Topcliffe as a Young Leader? Click on the 'Taking the Lead' banner below to contact us.

Often Young Leaders want to return to help out at their old Scout Troop

This is fine, but we recommend that Young Leaders should not return to the Troop until at least six months have passed since their departure.

This will allow the older Scouts to get used to their new roles in the Troop, and ensure that the Young Leader does not simply consider themself to be an older Scout but understands they are now part of the Leadership team.

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