Scouts
The Scout Troop is open to youth aged between 10½ to 15. At the weekly meetings Scouts receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills together with the all important basic theory. The programs will build confidence as Scouts learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team. Scouts are encouraged to be involved in the planning and execution of meetings, bushwalks, camps and other activities.
Participation in the Scout section encourages hobbies, interests and skills and helps to develop leadership and a sense of achievement. Gaining proficiency badges in abseiling, caving, sports, and science is encouraged in the Scout section. Working through the award program, Scouts learn about water safety, environment and emergencies at different levels depending on their age.
The major award in Scouts is the Australian Scout Medallion. The award brings together a number of key skills, learnt as a Scout, into one project covering the initial planning right through to the final assessment of a project.
Joining Scouts All new members are invited to enjoy the free 4 week trial period before joining. You will need to complete the the 'Application for Youth Membership (Y1)' before your child can participate in any Scout meetings. Once your new Scout has attended a few Scout meetings they can then be invested into the group. A uniform does not need to be worn until they are ready to be invested. To join the world of Scouting submit a ✉ Contact Me request. Investiture in the TroopOnce your Scout is ready to be invested and join the group, the Group Leader or Scout Leader will discuss a date for investiture and the fees. You will need to purchase a uniform for your Scout before they can be invested into the Troop.At the Investiture meeting your new scout will stand before the Troop and the Leaders to make the Promise. They will receive the group scarf, badges and a warm welcome to the Troop. Your new scout will then be invested to the Scout Troop as a 1st Hazelbrook Scout. Scout TroopsScouts are organised into smaller groups called Patrols. Each Patrol has Scouts with skill levels ranging from novice to advanced. A Patrol normally has 6 to 8 Scouts with experienced Scouts as Patrol Leaders and upcoming Scouts as Assistant Patrol Leaders. In the Patrol system more experienced Scouts help younger Scouts to develop skills and earn awards. Scouts learn to work with others while the Patrol leader learns responsibility for others. As they work through The Award Program they learn about water safety, environment and emergencies at different levels depending on the age.
Survival Skills:
Scouts learn how to make fire with two sticks. Scout Badges and AwardsScout Craft Badge
Target BadgesThe main part of the award scheme for Scouts are the Target Badges. To achieve each Target Badge a Scout will need to earn a range of other compulsory and elective badges. Target Badge requirements provide for going places and doing the adventurous, appealing things that young people enjoy. Cords
Proficiency Badges
Patrol Activity Badges
Scout Medallion
Read more about the Scout Award Scheme at Scouts NSW. | Be Prepared... the meaning of the motto is that a scout must prepare himself by previous thinking out and practicing how to act on any accident or emergency so that he is never taken by surprise. Robert Baden-Powell  Scout PromiseOn my honourI promise that I will do my best To do my duty to my God, and To Australia To help other people, and To live by the Scout Law Scout LawA Scout is trustworthyA Scout is loyal A Scout is helpful A Scout is friendly A Scout is cheerful A Scout is considerate A Scout is thrifty A Scout is courageous A Scout is respectful A Scout cares for the environment Scout Uniform
The Scout Uniform consists of a dark blue shirt with green across the sleeve, yoke and collar. |
The first badge to be awarded in Scouts is usually the Scout Craft Badge. The aim of this badge is to ease the Scouts entry into the troop, reinforce Scouting skills and encourage further participation on the award scheme.
Once a Scout has competed one of the Target Badges they have the opportunity to earn the related Cord.
Proficiency Badges encourage Scouts to develop individual hobbies, pursuits and interests, aimed at giving them new skills while developing their confidence and self-esteem. There are 31 different badges and the requirements are detailed in the Scout Record Book. Each badge lists, the Range of the Proficiency Badge, investigate, skill and activity.
Patrol Activity Badges enable a Patrol to participate in enjoyable activities of their choice. This is an important part of the award scheme. It gives the Patrol the opportunity to select an activity that interests them as a group. It aims to get the Patrol doing things together as a Patrol. The idea is to have all members of the Patrol working together as a team. Another option is to form a special Patrol called an Activity Patrol that works as a team only to complete the badge.
The top award for a Scout is the Australian Scout Medallion. It was introduced in 2003 to provide an additional challenge for top Scouts. The award brings together a number of key skills, learnt as a Scout, into one project covering the initial planning right through to the final assessment of a 'project'.
