
Scouts

The Scout Troop is open to youth aged between 11 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 ScoutsAll 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.
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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. |