Scouts The Scout Section at 5th Putney Sea Scouts is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come into the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 14½ years old. The Scout Troop is the third section in the Scout Group, above Beavers and Cubs.

Activities At 5th Putney Sea Scouts, Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. Participation rather than meeting set standards is the key approach, and for the Scout who wants to be recognised for his or her achievements there are a number of Challenges awards and activity badges.

Balanced Programme Scouts take part in a Balanced Programme that helps them to find out about the world in which they live, encourages them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit, and helps develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes.

Being outdoors is important, and half the programme is given over to taking part in traditional Scouting skills, such as camping, survival and cooking, as well as a wider spectrum of adventurous activities, from abseiling to High wire, rifle shooting and archery.

A Scout Troop is divided into small groups called Patrols, each headed up by an older Scout called a Patrol Leader, and often with an Assistant Patrol Leader. Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, and participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

Scout Membership Award The Membership Award is only actually received by young people new to Scouting, whereas those Scouts who have joined from a Cub Scout Pack will undertake the Moving-On Award. However, the Awards cover the same basic principles, and many Troops will have all new Scouts participate in the Membership Award, regardless of how they came to join the Section.

Scout uniform for 5th Putney Sea Scouts consists of a long-sleeved light blue shirt or blouse, a white neckerchief, navy blue jersey and activity trousers, leather scout belt and buckle. A skirt, activity shorts and polo shirt are available as options.

Buy your Scout uniform here.

Where to sew your badges? Click here.

Scouts meet

Putney Embankment, Beverley Brook Bridge tow path, Putney, SW15

Fridays 7.30pm - 9.00 pm