Squirrels is the newest section in Scouting, and it is for young people aged between four and six years old.
Beavers are usually aged between six and eight years old, though they can be as young as five and three quarters.
Cubs is the third section of the Scouting movement, originally started in 1916 for younger brothers who wanted a ‘look–in’.
The core age range for the Scout Section is from 10.5-14 and the Scout Section programme is designed to be delivered to this age group.
Explorer Scouts are young people, usually aged between 14 and 18 years old. They make up the fith section of the Scouting family after Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Network is the sixth and final training section of Scouting, for those aged 18-25. The program involves a mix of activities from traditional scouting skills to more modern adventurous activities and social elements.
