Youth programme

Scouting section logos (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer, Network)The sections

The Scouting family is made up of five sections: Beaver Scouts for children aged 6 to 8, Cub Scouts for boys and girls aged 8 to 10½, Scouts for youngsters aged 10½ to 14, Explorer Scouts for teenagers between 14 and 18, and the Scout Network for young adults aged 18 to 25.

Young leadersYoung Leaders

As part of the Explorer Scout programme, teenagers have the opportunity to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections.  Training for this is provided through the Young Leaders programme.  More...

Scout putting up tentDragon camping award

Can you rise to the challenge?  The dragon camping award is open to anyone of Scout age and above, including adults, from Wales and beyond.  To gain the bronze award you need to camp out in each of the 12 months of the year, with further challenges for the silver and gold awards.  More...

CanoeingWater activities

Every year the Welsh Scout Council provides seven water activities, from training and assessment for BCU/WCA star awards, river expeditions, white water trips and sailing activities.  More...

Duke of Edinburgh's award logoDuke of Edinburgh's award

The Duke of Edinburgh's award forms the core of the programme for the Explorer Scout and Scout Network sections.  The Welsh Scout Council is the operating authority for all Scouting participants in the award in Wales.  More...