What do Networks do exactly?

Put simply, anything they want! Networks are involved in activities as wide ranging as kayaking, rock climbing, water skiing, international projects in places as inspiring as Chile, Libya and Italy, work with young people and help within the local community... the list of activities, projects and events is almost endless. You can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh as well as Scout Awards. By joining Scout Network a whole world of opportunity opens up to you. What you and your Network do is up to you.

Can I be a member of Network?

If you are aged between 18-25 then yes, of course you can! Some Network members will also be Leaders, Assistants or part of their local Scout Fellowship. Others will never have been involved in Scouting before, now is the time to start. Once you become a Network member, you can take part in pretty much any activity or event arranged by the 237 Networks there are across the UK.

SPELNET is Spelthorne District’s Scout Network Unit. For more information about the unit, please click here.

What you might say & What you should say

'I am a Member of the Scout Network.'

'I am a senior Member of The Scout Association, which is the country's largest youth organisation.'

'I am a Local Network Coordinator.'

'I am responsible for representing a large number of my peers, and communicating their views and opinions to others.'

'I have my Queen's Scout Award.'

'I have successfully completed the highest Award in Scouting, the culmination of many years of progressive learning.'

'I have organised camps and nights away.'

'I have been responsible for managing residential experiences, requiring skills in logistics, health and safety, programme planning, crisis management and mass catering.'

'I am part of the Network Committee.'

'I am part of a team responsible for the strategic planning and management of the Section, on a County-wide level.'

'I have my Explorer Belt.'

'I have undertaken an independent travelling experience abroad, working with a small team of people, and researched the cultural diversity of the area in which I travelled.'

'I have been abroad with Scouting.'

'I have had the privilege of representing both the Movement and my Country at an international event.'

If you are at uni there will be lots of new things to focus on, but that doesn't mean Scouting has to be put on hold. You can be a member of the Scout Network in your own County or Area and also become a member of the Scout Network in your new city or town. This gives you the opportunity to make new friends and continue with the types of activities you enjoy.

Additionally, in many universities and colleges there are Student Scout and Guide Clubs. These offer you the chance to do Scouting activities with your new friends. If there is no club, you can still join the Student Scout and Guide Organisation and find out what activities they are organising locally.

Check out their website for more useful information at Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO)