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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 Scout section, replaced the Venture | 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== | ||
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There are many camps that Network members are able to attend, and each Network member is not restricted to their own Area or County. As a general rule if there is an event you want to take part in you are more than welcome to notify the responsible Area/County and go along. | There are many camps that Network members are able to attend, and each Network member is not restricted to their own Area or County. As a general rule if there is an event you want to take part in you are more than welcome to notify the responsible Area/County and go along. | ||
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== | ||
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Examples of network units within the uk: | Examples of network units within the uk: | ||
===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=== | |||
*[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=== | |||
*[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] | ||
*[http://www.scouts.org.uk/network/index.html Official Scout Network Page] | *[http://www.scouts.org.uk/network/index.html Official Scout Network Page] | ||
*[http://www.scout-network.org.uk Scout Network in Scotland Page] | *[http://www.scout-network.org.uk Scout Network in Scotland Page] | ||
{{Scout Association sections}} | |||
{{Scouts UK Counties}} | |||
