Scouting gives  children more confidence, responsibility, a broader set of friends, a chance to pursue things they might not get to do otherwise, adventure and an extended family.

• Children learn social skills as well as practical ones. They have to remember things to bring the following week so they have to take a bit of responsibility for their own stuff!
• When I see Ella at Cubs, doing things for herself and her friends, I’m so impressed. It helps you step back and let them get on with it.
• Scouting helps parents prepare their kids for life.