Young Leaders

The Young Leaders' Scheme is just one of the exciting programme elements in the Explorer Scout section.

All leaders in the Beaver Scout, Cub Scout and Scout Section who are between the ages of 14 and 18 must be members of an Explorer Scout Young Leaders' Unit. They are Explorer Scouts who choose to devote a large proportion of their time in Scouting to service in another section.


Recognition

YL Badge   

A Young Leaders’ Badge and woggle should be awarded after completing Module A. This badge signifies that a Young Leader has completed their basic training.

YL Badge  

A mission strip should be presented after completing each mission, these are placed around the module A badge

YL Badge  

A Young Leader belt buckle should be awarded on completion of the entire scheme (completion of ALL training modules and missions).

YL Badge  

The Young Leader Service Award can be worn on the adult uniform to recognise a person’s completion of the Young Leaders’ Scheme.

The Young Leader certificate should be presented when the Young Leader either turns 18 or completes the whole scheme. The back of the certificate can be used to record which modules and missions the Young Leader has completed.


Core resources to support the scheme

Preparing to Lead: Delivering the Young Leaders’ Scheme

This is the handbook for every adult volunteer delivering the Young Leaders’ Scheme. A self contained guide to delivering the training, it provides a full breakdown of all modules and practical activities for bringing the learning to life.

  • 120 page step by step guide to delivering the scheme 
  • Contains trainer notes and practical tips
  • Appendices with additional information including the Fundamentals of Scouting and leadership styles

Young Leader Logbook - Onwards and Upwards

The complete guide to being a Young Leader, this logbook for young people explains what to expect during training and in the role itself.  As well as tips from other Young Leaders, it outlines the opportunities, skills and rewards for taking part in the scheme.

  • Pocket size
  • 28 pages full colour
  • Everything in one place
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News & Blogs

In July this year 2nd Torwood Scout Group were delighted to assist a group of American Scouts during their tour of Scotland prior to attending the 39th Blair Atholl Jamborette.  When the scouts form Maryland and Minnesota reached out last year for somewhere in Forth Valley to stay for the night the Torwood group were delighted to offer the use of their hall.  The 12 scouts and 6 leaders spent their first night with an Edinburgh group before visiting Roslyn Chapel, Linlithgow Palace, the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel.  Following a tiring day they arrived at the hall for some games, food and a well-deserved rest. They also met Katie Niven, Torwood Young Leader, who was going to assist at the Jamborette.  After spending the night at the Torwood hall they headed off to Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument before their next stop at Fort William.

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A mixed group of Scouts and Explorers from Falkirk District led by 16th Laurieston Scout group took part in the Blair Atholl International Jamborette Satellite Camp.  This is a shorter camp for younger Scouts to take part in the activities and ceremonies of a large International Jamborette.    The young people had opportunities to visit the main camp participants,  play games led by international visitors, try some camp activities in addition to a fun but very soggy campfire and a spectacular "Scouts Own" ceremony held in front of Blair Castle.  

All returned home tired, happy and very determined to attend the next Jamborette in 2 years-time. 

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