Scouting for Ages 4 to 25

Adventure, skills, and fun for every young person

At 7th Plymouth Scouts, we welcome children and young people aged 4 to 25, offering exciting opportunities, outdoor adventures, and lifelong friendships. Whatever your interests, there’s a section for you—and always a new challenge to try.

Our Sections

  • Squirrels (4–6 years)
    The very start of the Scouting journey! Squirrels is about making friends, learning new things, and building confidence through games, crafts, and outdoor fun.

  • Beavers (6–8 years)
    Beavers get creative, play as a team, and begin to experience camping, simple skills, and their first big adventures.

  • Cubs (8–10½ years)
    Cubs dive into a world of activities, including team challenges, outdoor skills, hiking, creative projects, and making a difference in the community.

  • Scouts (10½–14 years)
    Scouts take things further with camping, expeditions, adventurous activities, developing leadership skills, and learning how to handle new challenges.

  • Explorers (14–18 years)
    Explorers enjoy more independence, bigger adventures, expeditions, and a chance to lead and help run activities, plus opportunities for awards like the Duke of Edinburgh’s.

  • Network (18–25 years)
    Network is the next step for young adults, combining adventure, skill-building, volunteering, and the chance to plan and run their own projects or events.

Opportunities for Everyone

  • Try something new and get outdoors

  • Learn practical skills for life

  • Make friends and build confidence

  • Take part in local, national, and international events

  • Work towards badges and awards

  • Become a leader, mentor, or volunteer—there’s a role for everyone!

Ready to start your adventure?
Whether you’re a young person keen to join or an adult interested in volunteering, we’d love to welcome you to 7th Plymouth Scouts.

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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