Scouts introduction
Scouts is the UK’s largest youth movement, helping over 435,000 young people gain skills for life.
Based in over 7,000 groups in almost every community, Scouts welcomes young people aged 4-25 of all genders, races and backgrounds.
The outdoors is where Scouts thrive – taking part in activities from kayaking and climbing to archery, diving and even gliding. Not only does Scouts help young people access the outdoors, but there are also opportunities for international adventure too, with over 8,000 Scouts travelling overseas last year.
Scouts is only possible thanks to the dedication of over 140,000 volunteers, who deliver our programme and activities, and enjoy the experience alongside the young people they support.
Opportunities
Nights Under the Stars Residential
Exciting opportunity to take part in activity filled, two-night residentials. Available at our five Scout Adventures sites in Oxfordshire, West Sussex, London, Cumbria and Northumberland.
Free resources
Green Champions are Scout or school groups who complete a five-step programme which makes a positive impact in their community. This could be improving wildlife habitats, learning about trees and plants, or taking steps toward recycling.
Try out some of the activities Scouts have created. Not sure what theme to choose? Play ‘Go green’ to get started.
Chief Executive statement
Statement from the Chief Executive
"Generation Green will enable more than 3,200 Scouts to have the opportunity to further connect with nature by facilitating access to unique outdoor experiences.
"At Scouts we support young people to engage with natural environments as it encourages personal development, curiosity, creativity and ultimately building on skills for life.
"This project bridges the gap and ensures as many young people as possible have a chance to benefit and learn from the outdoors."
Aidan Jones, CEO
Other project partners
Scouts is delivering the Generation Green 2 project as part of Access Unlimited, a coalition of not-for-profit school residential and educational providers.