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Senior Section

Scouts are the third section of the 33rd Derry Ballinascreen Scouts.



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Sir Robert Baden-Powell

The Chief Scout of the World


External Link: Sir Robert Baden-Powell (Scouting Founder)

(Above) BP founded the Scouts in 'August of 1907,' with a 2 weeks camp at 'Brownsea Island' in Dorsetshire, England.



2007: 100 Years of Scouting

The Year 2007 marked the '100th Anniversary of Scouting' - and if Baden-Powell was still alive, then he would be very proud to see his creation still going strong today as it was back then.


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What's it all about?

Fun, Friendship and Adventure

The Scouts participate in a range of activities, which gives them the opportunity to experience 'Fun, Friendship and Adventure,' with challenges designed to meet their needs.


Image: Scout Canoeing Activity

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The Scout Promise

Oath, Duty, Honour

The Scout Promise is:


On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best. To do my duty to God; To help other people; And to keep the Scout Law.


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The Scout Law

Rules, Code, Tennants

The Scout Law is:


  • 1: A Scout is to be trusted.
  • 2: A Scout is loyal.
  • 3: A Scout is friendly and considerate.
  • 4: A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
  • 5: A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
  • 6: A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
  • 7: A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.

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The Scout Motto

Be Prepared


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Scout Patrols

(Fox, Tiger, Bear, Wolf)

During their weekly meetings, Scouts take part in activities and challenges designed to train the individual and the Patrol, so that they can take a fuller and more rewarding part in outdoor adventures.


Image: Scout Patrols

Every Patrol in Scouts has a different Standard or Animal Insignia.

When 33rd Derry began a selection of Animals were selected, which still make up the Patrols of today. (Fox, Tiger, Bear, Wolf)


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Scout Patrol Roles

(PL, APL, SPL)

Every Scout belongs to a certain Patrol...


  • PL (Patrol Leader)
  • APL(Assistant Patrol Leader)
  • SPL (Senior Patrol Leader)

Each Patrol has a Patrol Leader (PL) and Assistant Patrol Leader. (APL)

Senior Scouts can be become Senior Patrol Leaders. (SPL’s)


Image: Scout Patrol in Action (River Walk Expedition)

Scout Patrols create a strong sense of belonging, helping to promote teamwork, with everyone working together, helping each another for badge work and group activities, thus achieving the Spirit of Adventure.


Image: Scout Patrol in Action (Canoeing Adventure)

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Scout Activities

Activities to Suit All

There are both indoor and outdoor Activities, but both help to enhance the Scout's skills and experience, which put there weekly meeting theory in to practice.



Image: River Walking

The activities normally associated with our scouts include: hiking, camping, hill walking, cycling, canoeing, orienteering, pioneering and river walking, to highlight just a few.


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Scout Competitions

Quiz, Football, Shield, Phoenix...

A bit of competition brings out the best in us all.

In 33rd Derry there are numerous team based events to promote 'teamwork, team spirit and leadership', while everyone enjoys the 'Fun, Friendship and Adventure.'


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The Quiz


Over the years, the Regional Quiz has been a fine test of knowledge, and 33rd Derry even took the Gold back in the day within 1997!


Image: Quiz Trophy

The winning team then went on to participate in the 'All-Ireland National Scout Quiz in Wexford', 1998, and it was a most enjoyable adventure for everyone involved.


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The Football


The Regional Indoor Football was always a main highlight to many with fast and furious action.


Image: Football

There would be 2 five-a-side teams: 'The A-Team' and 'The B Team'

Although we often went out on Penalty Shoot Outs, "The A-Team's" - of 1997 and 2003 - both took home the Gold in spectacular fashion.


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The Shield


This popular team based competition involved the teamwork of 8 individuals, representing their Unit, where the overall winners would achieve that much sought after Perpetual Shield.


Image: Shield Camp Site

To learn more about this Regional Shield, including great Team Successes, then please follow this link...



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The Phoenix


The Regional Shield Champions - all Patrols of 8 - from all over Ireland, who qualified for this prestigious 4 day event; they had the opportunity to go for Gold...and to be crowned All-Ireland National Scouting Champions.


Image: Phoenix Camp Site

To learn more about 'The Phoenix' National Scouting Competition, then please follow this link...



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Scout Summercamps

Highlight of the Year...

The annual summer camp is considered to be one of the main events of the scouting calendar.


Image: Jamboree Camp Site

There have been many summer camps over the years, including the enjoyable yet rain soaked camping week for the 2008 Jamboree.


Summer Camp

Location

1995

Ballintoy

1996

Gartin, Donegal

1997

Crawfordsburn, Bangor

1998

Mullingar

1999

Achill Island

2000

Scotland

2001

Share Centre

2002

Mullingar 2

2005

Ballintoy 2

2007

Share Centre 2

2008

Jamboree, Punchestown


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The Scout Prayer

Dearest Jesus...

Faith is very important within The Parish of Ballinascreen, as evident within the Unit as each section has its very own prayer, which is said at both the start and end of every Group Section evening meeting.


Image: Scout Prayer

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Scouts > Venturers

Scout Link

When the Scouts reach the age of '15' they move up to Venturer Scouts.


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Registration

Scout Membership

Parents can register their children to join 'Scouts' at the beginning of the Scout year in 'Early September.'

Please see our Join Us page for more details.


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Uniforms

Scout Uniforms

Uniforms in Scouting create a sense of belonging, identity and equality within the Unit and local community.

Image: Scouting Uniforms (Jamboree 2008)

Uniforms are worn for many events...


  • 1: Scout Masses
  • 2: Scout Competitions
  • 3: Scout Jamborees
  • 4: Scout Marches
    (St Patrick's Day)

For more information about Uniforms and prices, please visit: 'The Scout Shop'


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Become a Scout?

Contact Us

If yes, then please contact us today


Image: Scouts: Splash-Tastic Fun

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