Scouts

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers.

Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing. But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in teams and taking on new challenges.

Scouts wear a dark green formal scout shirt.

Our programme is designed to help scouts find out about the world in which they live, encourage them to know their abilities, and help develop their life skills and individual talents. Whether it is learning to cook two or three-course meals from scratch, orienteering and map skills, through how to get around cities, such as London – we seek to stretch and help scouts achieve their full potential.

In addition, we want the scouts to explore their values and personal attitudes and just have fun with good friends.

Being outdoors is important, and half of our programme is given over to taking part in traditional scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to orienteering.

We run several camps during the year, where we try new adventures, activities and challenges, including the ‘leap of faith’ (the photo on this page).

We want to give scouts the independence and confidence to put their scouting skills into practice and encourage their sense of adventure. Scouting is about being with friends, working as part of a team, and participating in the adventure and opportunities that life and the outdoors brings.

We have two scout troops:

Ravens Scouts meet at Long Crendon HQ on Mondays at 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

• Scout Volunteer: Martin Summerhayes
• Scout Volunteer: Adrian Hawkes
• Scout Volunteer: Mark Brannan
• Scout Volunteer: Sam Pickup
• Scout Volunteer: Stuart Conner

Harriers Scouts meet at Long Crendon HQ on Thursdays 7:30pm to 9:00pm.

• Scout Volunteer: Martin Summerhayes
• Scout Volunteer: Michael Ash
• Scout Volunteer: Sam Pickup

The Scout Promise:

The Promise is a simple way to help young people and adults celebrate their shared Scout values. Every Scout promises to stick by these values when they become a member. The Scout Promise is taken by all Scouts and also all Adult Volunteers.

On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.

The Scout Law:

The Scout Law helps young people and adult members to remember and show their Scout Promise and our Scout Laws throughout their lives. As Scouts, we’re guided by our seven Scouts laws, which are:

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.

Our Scout Values:

Our Scout Values help young people and adult members to remember and show their Scout Promise and follow our Scout Values throughout their lives. As Scouts, we’re guided by our values, which are:

Integrity: We act with integrity. We’re honest, trustworthy and loyal.

Respect: We’ve self-respect and respect for others.

Care: We support others and take care of the world in which we live.

Belief: We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.

Cooperation: We make a positive difference. We co-operate with others and make friends.

There are alternative versions of the Scout Promise available here:

To join, either as a young person or as an adult volunteer, please click on the Join Link here:

To find out more about volunteering – check out the Scouts UK pages at: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/volunteer-enquiry-form/

To find out more about Scouts – check out the Scouts UK page at: https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts/