Scout Network is the fifth section of The Scout Associations youth programme and is for all young adults aged 18-25. 

Scouting exists to make young people’s lives better, helping them realise their full potential and make an impact on their community. Scout Network enables this to happen through a programme of projects and events divided into three Programme Areas: Adventure, International and Community. 

Everyone who is 18 – 25 in the movement is automatically a Scout Network member. 

Whilst participating in the Scout Network programme of projects and events you will build a great network of friends through working as part of a team. You’ll also learn invaluable life skills and have the opportunity to take the lead and build your leadership skills.  As a member of Scout Network, you can expect to have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of exciting projects and events with 20,000 other 18 to 25-year-olds across the UK. Events.

Structure and Support

Scout Network is structured in a way that allows members to connect with other 18 to 25-year-olds in their local area through the Scout District, supported by the Scout County. Activities and opportunities are promoted on our county network Facebook page and through the county network Online Scout Manager.  You can take part in as many or as few as you like anywhere across the county

The District Scout Network Commissioner (DSNC), Assistant County Commissioner’s (Scout Network), (Senior Awards) and (Activities) are roles available to support Scout Network members in creating, delivering and participating in the programme of projects, events and personal development.

Along with the local Scout, Networks members can also take part in projects and events hosted by the UK Scout Network. All members of the Scout Network are members of the UK section and supported by the UK Scout Network Commissioners. You can follow them on twitter @ukscoutnetwork

Self-Development

Many award schemes are promoted and supported in this section including, Gold Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Scouts, Explorer Belt, Scouts of the World, Adult leadership Award (woodbadge).  Opportunities to complete all these awards are listed within the senior Awards Section of this website.

Projects and Events

There are a wide variety of projects and events that make up the Scout Network programme on offer. Participating in projects and events is also the way in which you can complete your senior awards.

Examples of projects and events you can get involved with:

Adventure:

• Gaining National Governing Body qualifications for activities such as Mountain Leader Awards as well as for Scoutings in house scheme enabling you to become an Activity Leader.
• Camping and developing practical Scouting skills through Survival Skills weekends or being part of an Expedition team to help complete a Scouting top award such as DofE Gold or Queen’s Scout Award. 

International:

• Visiting a country abroad to explore the culture, meet other Scouting members from around the world or get involved in a community project to make a positive impact. If you and other Network members plan an overseas expedition for 10 days, to explore the culture and undertake some projects you are planning an Explorer Belt Award expedition! 
• Exploring global issues in the world around us and how we can make a difference and share our knowledge with others. 

Community:

• Taking part and leading a community project in our society and world that will make a positive difference and impact to those in need of our support. Our Million Hands campaign aims to mobilise half a million Scouts! 
• Supporting Scouting to build a more inclusive society, that is open to all. This could include attending events to demonstrate our commitment to equality.