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Since 2005 there has been a 123% increase in girls in Scouting in Ceredigion Since 2005 nearly 200 young people have joined Scouting in Ceredigion, taking the total membership to over 600 1 in 13 six to fourteen year old boys and girls are in Scouting in Ceredigion More adult volunteers needed as waiting lists are at all-time high |
Scouting in Ceredigion has grown in recent years, there has been a 48% increase in membership in Ceredigion since 2005. Boys and girls are looking for adventure and it is available locally through the Scouts. During 2010 membership in Ceredigion increased by 9.3%, exceeding the Welsh increase of 5.1%.
Throughout the UK, the total size of the Movement has also passed the half million mark this year (507,867).
The impressive growth seen in recent years means that waiting lists to join Scouting remain at an all-time high. There is a huge need for more adult Leaders in Ceredigion to cope with demand from young people. The current waiting list to join Scouting in Ceredigion stand at over 100.
Chris Jones a Scout Leader from 3rd Cardigan Sea Scout Group said:
“Being a Scout Leader is one of the most fulfilling things I’ve ever done. It’s great helping young people in my local area get the most out of life and watching them develop week in-week out. I’ve also picked up loads of transferrable skills that I’m able to use in my job and wider life.”
Scouting provides all young people with opportunities for both adventure and personal development. Scout members can enjoy more than 200 outdoor activities such as zorbing, parasailing and kayaking.
Alongside this, Scouts are encouraged to become responsible members of their communities, reaching their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential development.
Seren, an Explorer Scout from 2nd Penparcau Scout Group, said:
“I love Scouting and we’ve got a great mix of girls and boys in my local unit. The opportunities offered to you every week are amazing – one week you could be abseiling down a cliff face, the next doing conservation work. You just wouldn’t be able to do anything like this anywhere else. I’d definitely encourage young people of all ages to join.”
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout, said:
“It’s great to see that more and more girls are signing up to Scouting and that the Movement is continuing to grow as a whole. Being a Scout represents all that is great about life: adventure, life skills and friendship - and it is no surprise that so many girls are wanting to be part of that. It¹s absolutely crucial though that more adults sign up as volunteers as well, to ensure that we can keep up with the huge demand.”
f you would like to join Scouting in Ceredigion call 08456 430624 or click here
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