About

About Scouting:
Scouting is a worldwide movement for young people aged between 10 and 14½. It provides a wide range of adventurous, fun and exciting activities through which the young people develop personally and as responsible citizens. Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and opportunities of life.

Join us

Wilton Scout Troop:
We meet on Wednesday and Friday evenings, from 7-9pm, in the scout hut behind St George's Church hall in Taunton. These meetings might comprise of games, activities, learning new skills or working towards a badge or award. We also do lots of other adventurous activities. Click here to see a few of the extra activities coming up.

Uniform is the Wilton Scout T-shirt or sweater with Scout scarf. We tend to reserve the formal Scout shirts for special occasions.

What will it cost?
There is a termly subscription of £35. Camps and extra activities (such as caving, quad biking, sailing etc.) are charged separately. We try to keep costs to a minimum for everyone's benefit. Funds are available where money is a genuine concern.

Leaders:
All adults who lead or help in scouting are fully CRB checked by the police. Leaders also undergo an extensive training programme to equip them for running a troop.

Join us

More info for potential scouts - www.scouts.org.uk/scouts
More info for parents - www.scoutbase.org.uk/6to25/scout/intro.htm

The Scout Promise is:
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law

The Scout Law is:
1. 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.

The Scout Association has a clear purpose. It is:
"To help young people achieve their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international community."
Scouting is concerned with all young people without regard to origin, nationality, race, creed, physical or mental ability, gender, political or religious belief or sexual status. Scouting is barrier-free.

If you are not aged between 10½ and 14 don't panic, we still have something for you!

Beavers for children aged 6-8: Wilton Beaver Colony meets on Thursdays from 5.30 to 7pm. We would love you to join us. Why not visit our Beaver website to see what it is all about.

Wilton Cub Pack meets on Wednesdays for those aged 8-10½. Join us
Visit the Wilton Cubs website

Dragon Explorer Unit for young people aged 14-18: www.dragonexplorers.org.uk