Gainsborough Scouts

Gainsborough Scouts is part of the largest mixed youth movement in the UK providing everyday adventure to young people aged 6 - 25 years.

The Purpose of Scouting
Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.

The Values of Scouting
As Scouts we are guided by these values:
Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.
Respect - We have self-respect and respect for others.
Care - We support others and take care of the world in which we live.
Belief - We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes.
Co-operation - We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends.

The Scout Method
Scouting takes place when young people, in partnership with adults, work together based on the values of Scouting and:

enjoy what they are doing and have fun
take part in activities indoors and outdoors
learn by doing
share in spiritual reflection
take responsibility and make choices
undertake new and challenging activities
make and live by their Promise.

Gainsborough has 7 Scout Groups;
- 1st Gainsborough (Morton)
- 3rd Gainsborough (Whiteswood)
- 6th Gainsborough (Sea Scouts)
- 14th Gainsborough
- 18th Gainsborough (Haxey)
- 1st Willingham
- 2nd Market Rasen

Explorer Scouts (14-18) and Scout Network (18-25) meet seperate to Scout Groups and work towards the top awards and the Duke of Edinburgh Scheme.