The Age Goups and Activities

Country	Age Group	Promise	Law	Motto	Uniform	Activities	Flag\ Badges
Beavers	6 - 8	I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world. (depends on religion)	no special	Be prepared		meet weekly trips, days out, games. Participation only; awards and badges available
cubs can have up to 36 Cub Scouts and is split into smaller groups called Sixes	8-10½	I promise that I will do my best to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to the Queen, to help other people and to keep the Cub Scout Law.	Cub Scouts always do their best Think of others before themselves And do a good turn every day.	Be Prepared		games and activities with plenty of time spent outdoorsCamps and holidays
Scouts consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called a Patrol headed up by an older Scout called a Patrol Leader, and often with an Assistant Patrol Leader	10½–14	see Cubs	A Scout is to be trusted. 2. A Scout is loyal. 3. A Scout is friendly and considerate. 4. A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts. 5. A Scout has courage in all difficulties. 6. A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property. 7. A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.	Be Prepared	a teal green shirt or blouse, navy blue activity trousers or skirt, a group scarf with a woggle, and a Scout belt	skills: map reading, camp cooking, survivalfirst aid, preparation for camp, international trips. Rock climbing, potholing, gliding, photography and international experiences
Explorer Scouts young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections	14–18					are encouraged to lead themselves; offshore sailing, campaigning, performing, parascending, mountaineering and expeditions.
Scout Network	18-25					abseiling, camping, circus skills, climbing, go-karting, gorge walking, hiking, pioneering and watersports.