At 5th Preston, we are an adventurous group, and we like to camp, hike and spend time outdoors. From age 6 to 18, our young people are encouraged to explore and have fun both in and out of doors.
We are a Group proud of our past, confident of the present and looking forward to the future: Scouting started at 5th Preston (St Cuthbert’s) way back in 1912 so in 2012 we celebrated 100 years – making us the oldest group in Preston.
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We are the youngest section in the Scout Movement and, as a Colony we try to encourage fun and friendship.
At 5th Preston Beavers, we try to have fun at the same time as learning something new. Our aim is for every Beaver Scout to receive the prestigious Chief Scout’s Bronze Award before moving up to the Cub Section.
Our Beavers are often occupied with crafts and games (as well as the programme challenges). We take part in many District organised events including Fun days, Excursions and organised Scouting events.
We hold at least one indoor Sleepover a year and give the young people the opportunity to camp outdoors too.
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Our two year rolling programme includes many basic skills such as map reading, knotting, first aid, tracking …then we add Challenge badges that are needed in order to receive the Chief Scout’s Silver award. We complete a variety of Activity badges such as Cyclist, Backwoods cooking, Paddlesport, and Scientist to name but a few. Additionally, young people are also encouraged to complete badges at home based on their individual hobbies.
We take part in most District competitions, and have been known to win a few! We are an active section and like to get out and about walking in the great outdoors. Cubs always have a camp or two throughout the year which gives everyone a chance to explore the outdoors and try new activities.
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At Scouts, our programme runs on a 3 monthly basis, to make the most of the weather and District events. The Troop is constantly learning new and exciting skills. We take part in competitions, various outdoor activities and some very important real Scouting skills. All these activities and challenges ultimately lead to the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the highest award in the Scout section.
Our leaders hold many outdoor activity qualifications and permits which allow us to go walking, rock climbing and abseiling all year round. We can take part in many different activities such as canoeing and kayaking, hiking and camping.
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Indiana Explorer Scout Unit began in 2002, when Explorer Scouts began following the end of Venture Scouts. Our Unit’s namesake, Indiana Jones, represents our fun-loving, outdoor, brave and adventurous spirit.
Explorer Scouts can work towards badges. Through the programme we try and introduce Explorers to many of the requirements for activities relating to Scouting skills, such as climbing, bush craft, first aid and navigation.
Explorers can also take part in the Chief Scout’s Platinum, Diamond and Queen’s Scout Awards, which work alongside the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.
Learning new and useful skills, being adventurous and having fun are at the focus of everything we do. Activities vary from visits to interesting places, cooking, celebrating other cultures, scouting skills, rock climbing, walking, barbecuing on the beach, games, pioneering, ghyll scrambling and bivouacking.
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