About Scouting

About our work

The Scout Association provides adventurous activities and personal development opportunities for 400,000 young people aged 6-25. Internationally, we have over 28 million young people enjoying the benefits of Scouting across 216 countries. Personal development means promoting the physical, intellectual, social and spiritual well-being of the individual, helping them achieve their full potential. In Scouting, we believe that young people develop most when they are ‘learning by doing,’ when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves.

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International

Scouting is currently active in 216 countries and territories with a global membership of over 28 million. Two thirds of the international membership are in developing countries.The International Office, based at Gilwell Park, promotes international opportunities including camps and projects, with the aim of strengthening links between The Scout Association in the UK and other members of The World Organization of the Scout Movement.

Scouting in Northamptonshire

Welcome to Scouting in Northamptonshire.

The County is Growing

The 2011 Annual census returns are completed and the picture across the County is very positive.

Overall we have grown from 7242 in 2010 to 7344 in 2011 which is really good news.  The numbers of young people have increased from 5797 to 5931. We have a County Development plan in place that is being regularly reviewed, and we have achieved a great deal of it so far.

We will be undertaking a full review of this at our County Development day which will take place on January 14th 2012, when we will decide on future developments and actions required.

Scouting in Northamptonshire continues to grow, and offers more young people than ever, the opportunities available to them.

Tony Keay
County Commissioner
Northamptonshire County Scouts