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The '''Scout Network''', is a section of [[The Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom for 18 to 25 year olds, introduced in 2001 and, along with the [[Explorer Scouts|Explorer Scout]] section, replaced the [[Venture Scout]]s (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). Network was originally the responsibility of Counties/Area, but following a rather poor take-up of the scheme, it was relaunched with a shift in emphasis and responsibility, allowing for smaller units to be established around [[Scout District|Scouting Districts]]. | The '''Scout Network''', is a section of [[The Scout Association]] in the United Kingdom for 18 to 25 year olds, introduced in 2001 and, along with the [[Explorer Scouts|Explorer Scout]] section, replaced the [[Venture Scout]]s (which was for 15.5 to 20 year olds). Network was originally the responsibility of Counties/Area, but following a rather poor take-up of the scheme, it was relaunched with a shift in emphasis and responsibility, allowing for smaller units to be established around [[Scout District|Scouting Districts]]. | ||
==History and organisation== | == History and organisation == | ||
Following the review of UK Scouting in 2001, the Scout Network section was introduced as one of two new sections (the other one being Explorer Scouts) to replace Venture Scouts, the previous senior section. | Following the review of UK Scouting in 2001, the Scout Network section was introduced as one of two new sections (the other one being Explorer Scouts) to replace Venture Scouts, the previous senior section. | ||
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So the review marked a return to the unit-based system that seemed to work well in the various Counties that had already "unofficially" introduced the system. Following the review, the section has improved enormously and in many areas is growing quickly. | So the review marked a return to the unit-based system that seemed to work well in the various Counties that had already "unofficially" introduced the system. Following the review, the section has improved enormously and in many areas is growing quickly. | ||
==Scout Networks across the UK== | == Scout Networks across the UK == | ||
A member of a Network can - and usually does - have a role as an Adult Leader, often in the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts or Explorer Scouts (or a District/County Appointment). This is not compulsory however and members who wish to do so can just go to Network meetings/events and take no other role in scouting. | A member of a Network can - and usually does - have a role as an Adult Leader, often in the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts or Explorer Scouts (or a District/County Appointment). This is not compulsory however and members who wish to do so can just go to Network meetings/events and take no other role in scouting. | ||
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Some Universities have a Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) group attached to them, which members can join. Whilst this in it's self is not a network unit, and is governed under different rules, it caters for the same age group providing the same style of programme and performing a similar function. | Some Universities have a Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO) group attached to them, which members can join. Whilst this in it's self is not a network unit, and is governed under different rules, it caters for the same age group providing the same style of programme and performing a similar function. | ||
==Awards== | == Awards == | ||
There are several awards available in the Network Scout Section, and these badges are almost the same as the ones that are available in the Explorer Scout Section. | There are several awards available in the Network Scout Section, and these badges are almost the same as the ones that are available in the Explorer Scout Section. | ||
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In addition, many members working towards their Chief Scout's and Queen's Scout Awards also work towards the Duke of Edinburgh scheme of awards in parallel, as there are many similarities. | In addition, many members working towards their Chief Scout's and Queen's Scout Awards also work towards the Duke of Edinburgh scheme of awards in parallel, as there are many similarities. | ||
==Events and activities== | == Events and activities == | ||
Networks are, for the most part, run by their members. This means that they are very flexible and able to do most activities - as long as they stay within the rules of the Scout Association (Policy, Organisation and Rules). | Networks are, for the most part, run by their members. This means that they are very flexible and able to do most activities - as long as they stay within the rules of the Scout Association (Policy, Organisation and Rules). | ||
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These can range from the London Monopoly Run to "Evo" - a network camp in Hampshire. By far the biggest of these events, is the National Network Gathering, held around Easter of each year at Great Tower Scout Campsite. These types of events tend to include evening discos and parties, live music, and many different adventurous activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme, often tied into one of the award schemes, but not exclusively so - some events are run with an expedition format. | These can range from the London Monopoly Run to "Evo" - a network camp in Hampshire. By far the biggest of these events, is the National Network Gathering, held around Easter of each year at Great Tower Scout Campsite. These types of events tend to include evening discos and parties, live music, and many different adventurous activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme, often tied into one of the award schemes, but not exclusively so - some events are run with an expedition format. | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
Examples of network units within the uk: | Examples of network units within the uk: | ||
===County Network Pages=== | === County Network Pages === | ||
*[http://www.coventry-network.org.uk Coventry Scout Network] | *[http://www.coventry-network.org.uk Coventry Scout Network] | ||
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*[http://www.scoutnetderbys.org.uk Derbyshire Scout Network] | *[http://www.scoutnetderbys.org.uk Derbyshire Scout Network] | ||
===District Network Pages=== | === District Network Pages === | ||
*[http://www.questnetwork.org.uk Quest Network - Derbyshire] | *[http://www.questnetwork.org.uk Quest Network - Derbyshire] | ||
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*[http://www.starchaser-network.btik.com Starchaser Network, Denton District, Greater Manchester East | *[http://www.starchaser-network.btik.com Starchaser Network, Denton District, Greater Manchester East | ||
===National Network Pages=== | === National Network Pages === | ||
*[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-index.htm Details of awards] | *[http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/explorer-index.htm Details of awards] | ||
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{{Scouts UK Counties}} | {{Scouts UK Counties}} | ||
[[Category:Scouting in the United Kingdom|Scout Network]] | [[Category:Scouting and Guiding in the United Kingdom|Scout Network]] | ||
[[Category:Age section]] | [[Category:Age section]] | ||
