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| Network Scouts work by doing what their name states, they ] |
Network Scouts work by doing what their name states, they ]. A member of a Network can have a role as an Adult Leader in the ], ], ], ], or assist their District, or Area/County at support Level, Or just go to Networkmeetings. They can also join Musical Bands, ], ] ] groups, or other organizations. | ||
| The Scout Network is run on a larger scale then the other sections who are part of a Scout Group. The Network is run at Area level in Scotland, and at County are in the rest of the UK. Each area/county has an Executive committee who are responsible for the general running of events and of the finaces of the Network. All members of the Executive are withing the 18 - 25 year old age range of the group so there are no "Adult" leaders to speak of and each network runs itself. | |||
| Network units tend to be run in a more casual basis than other sections with little formality. They work by planning a programme and then members select the activities to attend. | |||
| There are many camps that Network Scouts attend. These can range from Monopoly Run in London to Evo in Hampshire. These types of events tend to include evening discos and partys, live music, reasonably priced drinks and many different activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme. | There are many camps that Network Scouts are able to attend, and each Network Scout is not restricted to their own area or county. As a general rule if there is an event you want to take part in you are more than welcome to notify the responisble area/county and go along. These can range from Monopoly Run in London to Evo in Hampshire. These types of events tend to include evening discos and partys, live music, reasonably priced drinks and many different activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme. Some events are designed for people who only come form that area/county and it is normally advertised as such. | ||
| Despite the differences from the stereotypical image of scouting the aims and ethics of the scout movement remain in the section. | Despite the differences from the stereotypical image of scouting the aims and ethics of the scout movement remain in the section. | ||
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The Scout Network, is a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 18 to 25 year olds, introduced in 2003 in part replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15 to 19 year olds). Network Scouting has the operational responsibility of the Scout County.
There are several awards available in the Network Scout Section, and these badges are exactly the same as the ones that are avalaible in the Explorer Scout Section.
- The Network Scout Membership Award
- The Chief Scout's Platinum Award
- The Chief Scout's Diamond Award
- The Queen's Scout Award
- The Explorer Belt
Network Scouts work by doing what their name states, they Network. A member of a Network can have a role as an Adult Leader in the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scout, Explorer Scouts, or assist their District, or Area/County at support Level, Or just go to Networkmeetings. They can also join Musical Bands, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, University SSAGO groups, or other organizations.
The Scout Network is run on a larger scale then the other sections who are part of a Scout Group. The Network is run at Area level in Scotland, and at County are in the rest of the UK. Each area/county has an Executive committee who are responsible for the general running of events and of the finaces of the Network. All members of the Executive are withing the 18 - 25 year old age range of the group so there are no "Adult" leaders to speak of and each network runs itself.
There are many camps that Network Scouts are able to attend, and each Network Scout is not restricted to their own area or county. As a general rule if there is an event you want to take part in you are more than welcome to notify the responisble area/county and go along. These can range from Monopoly Run in London to Evo in Hampshire. These types of events tend to include evening discos and partys, live music, reasonably priced drinks and many different activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme. Some events are designed for people who only come form that area/county and it is normally advertised as such.
Despite the differences from the stereotypical image of scouting the aims and ethics of the scout movement remain in the section.
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