1st Wigton Baden-Powell Scouts was founded early in 1998. The Group is led by Julie Bryceson, who has over 30 years Scouting experience.
All leaders in the Group have enhanced CRB checks every 3 years and the majority have undertaken basic and advanced training in Scouting and/or First Aid. The Beaver Colony is run by two leaders and an assistant, each Cub Pack has three leaders and Scouts have two leaders, with parental help and leaders from other sections assisting when necessary.
Each Section meets in Oulton Village Hall, Wigton, although many meetings are outdoors, particularly from Easter onwards. Great emphasis is placed on traditional Scouting. Years of experience says that young people like to be challenged physically and mentally. Our Scouts have built shelters and camped in below zero temperatures WITHOUT sleeping bags. They have skinned, gutted and cooked rabbit over an open fire, lit fires in monsoon conditions and hiked up Lake District fells in snow. Last summer the Scouts spent 3 weeks in Canada. Seniors spent a week hiking in the Yorkshire Dales and are planning to do a similar expedition in Snowdonia this year and in Sweden in 2011.
This year our Scout and Senior summer camp will be in Germany, where we will be part of a large jamboree, with Scouts from 11 other countries.
The Group has its own minibus and any children travelling in this, or any other transport to events, must wear full 3 point seat belts and use booster cushions where appropriate.
Waiting lists are in place for most sections, but once a child is admitted to the Group, they automatically move up to the next section. If you are interested in obtaining a place for your child, please use the "Contact Us" link on this site and you will be sent further information.
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