Sections

Sections

A brief glossary is at the end of this page, as there are some Scouting specific words that may cause confusion or intrigue.

Sections of the 1st Chivenor Group:

Beaver Colony: (COMING IN THE FUTURE)

This consists of Beavers aged 6 and 7 years old. Our Colony is extremely popular and often we have a waiting list. Children may register on the waiting list from the age of 5. They take part in a great deal of games, sporting events, art and craft activities under the careful guidance of our Beaver Leader Team.

Cub Pack: (ACTIVE AND RUNNING - Apply now)

This consists of Cubs aged 8 - 10½ year olds. Generally the youngsters have a hunger for something extra out of life and that is why they choose Scouting. Their preference may be the range of outdoor activities we offer, creative projects, fundraising, sports, camping or simply just fun!

Scout Troop: (STARTS SEPTEMBER 2008 - Register now)

Most Cubs move onto Scouts, plus many others join who have no previous Scouting experience. This section is open to 10½ to 14 year olds. Scouts have a great deal more freedom in the sense that they plan a lot of their activities as a Troop alongside the Leaders. Activities range from abseiling to kayaking; first aid to chef work; shooting, archery, survival skills and usually lots of camping and Nights Away.

Other areas within the Group:

Sixers Council:

This comprises of the Pack Sixers (or Seconders) who are the senior Cubs of the Pack. A Sixer is usually an older Cub or a hardworking one who has leadership skills and leads their Six (a small team of Cubs) forward. The Sixers' Council may make suggestions, lead and vote on relevant issues. The Sixers know that with the privileges come responsibilities.

Group Executive:

This is a group of adult supporters who may directly or indirectly support the group in management capacities, manpower or simply being a reflective friend.

GLOSSARY:

Colony - The collective name of the Beavers in a Group

Pack - The collective name of all the Cubs in a Group

Six - A small team of Cubs within a Pack

Sixer - Senior Cub who is leading a Six

Seconder - Is the assistant to the Sixer

Troop - The collective name of all the Scouts in a Group

Patrol - A small team of Scouts within a Troop

Patrol Leader - A senior Scout who is leading a Patrol

Nights Away - A scheme that allows all sections to gain awards for the amount of Nights spent away from home promoting independence skills

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