Age 18-25

Mondays 8.00pm - 9.30pm

What is Heatons Network?

Scout Network is our sixth and final section for 18 to 25 year olds.

Whether you’re completely new to Scouts or whether you've been with us since you were 4 years old, joining Scouts Network is a great way to meet new people, seek out new challenges and see the world. Because being a grown up shouldn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun.

Scout Network connects over 20,000 young people aged 18 to 25 across the UK, and gives them the opportunity to take part in a huge range of exciting projects and events centred on the themes of ‘Adventure’, ‘Community’ and ‘International’.

What do Network get up to?

Adventure

Engage in adventurous and other activities that will enable you to:

Develop skills and pursue your interests.

Develop and use skills to make a difference in your local and Scouting communities.

International

Participate in life-changing international activities or experiences that will enable you to:

Develop an understanding of global issues that highlight our interdependence as citizens of the world.

Make a positive contribution to address global issues.

Community

Take practical action in the service of others that will enable you to:

Create positive social change that is of benefit to a wider community.

Helps you develop in taking action.

Build strong links and appreciation for difference between Scouts and between others in the Community.

To achieve these objectives Scout Network Members are encouraged to take part in projects and events that will support the about themes.

The bigger Scout family

New to Scouts?

We’re open to all, not just existing members, if you're aged 18 to 25, get started today!

How it works

Whether you’re organising a local meet-up or a once in a lifetime trip to the Amazon jungle, it’s all about working together to build new skills, seek out new experiences and make a difference in the world.

Network groups are flexibly run and self-led. Members can create profiles on social media, using the platform to meet others with similar goals and share their progress. Network Members can also work towards a number of Top Awards.

Network Members manage their own journey, organising their own projects with the support of their District 14-24 Team.

Throughout their journey, they might also interact with County volunteers – who assist with Network activity throughout the wider County – and the UK Lead for Scout Network, who oversees Network activity across the whole of the UK.

Click here to join Network!

What Network members wear

Network members wear a stone shirt or blouse, with an added Scout Network uniform badge. If they like, they can also wear the nationwide UK Scout Network Scarf or their local District Scout Network scarf (known as a necker). You can find the uniform and UK Scout Network badges and necker on our Scout Store.

Why uniform is important

Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means you can run around and get messy without ruining your other clothes. It makes you feel part of a team. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out. And it gives you a place to show off all the brilliant badges you earn.

Where you can buy the uniform

Uniform can either be bought from our online shop - Scout Store - or from a local supplier. If you’re stuck, ask adult volunteers to tell you more about what to buy and where to buy it. If cost is an issue, they will be more than happy to help.