Ingleborough District Scouts
Craven
Ingleborough Scout District covers about 450 square miles of the Yorkshire Dales with a catchment area extending along the A65 corridor from Coniston Cold to the Lancashire border. With over 200 members, it has active sections of Beavers (6-8 years), Cubs (8-10½ years), Scouts (aged 10½ – 14 years) and Explorers (14 – 18 years) meeting at the Drill Hall in Settle and Mealbank Hall Ingleton. The District also has a Young Leader Unit to train youngsters to assist in leading Colonies, Packs and Troops and a flexible Network Unit for young adults aged 18-25 years. More information can be found on the District website, http://ingleboroughscouts.org.uk, as well as the Twitter account and Facebook pages, @IngleboroScouts.
Administered by an executive committee of charity trustees and a team of managers, Ingleborough District is a self-funding, charity which is registered for Gift Aid. It follows national Scout Association policies covering Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding and Safety, etc. and members with special needs are actively supported. Trained, voluntary leaders, as well as active supporters in administrative and executive roles, deliver a fun and stimulating programme of everyday adventure which aims to develop skills for life to boys and girls ages from 6 to 25 years. The emphasis is on personal development, empowering youngsters to make a positive contribution to society. Activities include exciting indoors and outdoors events, cultural and community activities, leadership opportunities, residential weekends, as well as games, learning new skills such as crafts, sports, bushcraft, first aid, map reading. We also provide outdoor adventures such as challenges, hill walking, climbing, water activities, camping etc. All activities are progressive and lead to Scouting and national awards, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. As youngsters increase in maturity, the range of activities extends to include more challenging activities such as leadership skills, team building, time management and international experiences, etc. Adults also gain much from their volunteering including greater confidence, new practical and employability skills useful for career development, friendship, as well as sense of achievement and lots of enjoyment. The District is constantly seeking funding, sponsors and recruiting new volunteers to their ever growing team.