What do they do in CubScouts/ Scouts nowadays?

[maltesers]

My son of 10yrs has just joined but its at his Dads local group where he lives, which means DS goes to dad after school and stays over that night.
I just wondered if you think scouts is any good, how much is it and what do they get up to. TBH I'm not sure if its cubs or scouts if he is 10yrs. . .At what age does Scouts start ? 11yrs ????

[IndigoBell]

Scouts starts at 10 1/2.

We're very pleased with it. They do loads and loads of things. But mostly they're encouraged to take risks and be independent - the exact opposite of the English School System.

Costs about £2 a week. Summer camp about £200.

[PandaG]

my DS went from cubs toscouts at 10 years 9 months - I think you go up between 10 and 11 depending on space in teh group.

so far in scouts he has got a swimming badge, first aid badge and a creative badge, gone ice skating, various night hikes, had a film and takeaway evening, taken part in a 'scouts have talent' night, been away on an adventure weekend, there is a 'freezer camp' booked for the last weekend of half term.

His group is pretty active, they have a good mix of boys and girls, and although he is the youngest he really enjoys it.

DD is in the cubs, and has taken part in a similar range of activities and camps.

I think how good it is can vary depending on gthe group and the leaders - we are fortunate in that ours are energetic and committed and put a lot of effort in.

regarding cost, we pay by direct debit, think it is about £10 a month per child, but with a discount for 2 or more. That covers the majority of stuff, but we were asked to pay more for swimming and ice skating.

camps vary in cost - the adventure one was £70 ish for the weekend, quite expensive but was excellent, they took part in lots of activities at a PGL centre, so was much cheaper than if we had done it independently. Ordinary weekend camps cost £35 ish, and are, according to my kids great fun.

YOu also have the uniform to buy - £12 ish for a sweatshirt for cubs, or similar for a shirt for scouts, plus neckerchief. YOu can sometimes get second hand uniform, and you don't need it for the first few weeks

hth

[maltesers]

Thanks guys for your advice and information responses....sounds good.

[maltesers]

"...informative . .' not information . .lol

[pinkhebe]

ds has been a scout for 5 months, he's nearly 11, he's gone hiking, a ghost walk!, 2 camps (£15 for 2 nights) first aid, navigation badge. He's got a week at Camjam in the summer which is £150.

It costs £2/week

and knows alot about magic cards

[Scholes34]

CamJam is taking place this week, and two of my DCs are having an exellent time there.