There are many fantastic benefits of Scouts and Guides, and we like to think our camps share many of the same! When it comes to the development of children, these kinds of adventures are perfect for providing opportunities for children to learn, explore and experiment. Whether that be about activities/skills or even themselves.
Grow in self-confidence
Scouts and Guides turn the “I can’t” into “I can”. Children grow in self-confidence as they make their way through cubs, brownies and more. From conquering outdoor challenges to mastering new skills, Scouts helps boost confidence in many ways. No matter the task at hand, Scouts and Guides approach them with a positive and confident attitude, and this is an extremely valuable trait to have throughout all walks of life!
Develop a range of new skills
Outdoor skills, life skills, personal development skills; you name it, there are so many skills that are worked on at Scout or Guides. With there being plenty of outdoor activities going on at Scouts and Guides, skills such as navigation, survival and teamwork are examples of what will be developed endlessly.
Another benefit of being a Scout or Girl Guide is that they might develop many life skills earlier than others, including first aid, cooking, and time management.
Meet new friends
Scouts, Guides and other uniform groups are all melting pots of children who share similar interests in adventure, and it creates the perfect environment to meet new people and form new relationships. With regular meetings, collaborative tasks and more, it’s a great place for children to meet other like-minded youngsters and is one of the biggest benefits of Scouts and Guides.
It’s fun!
Learning is a blast! Scouts and Guides take part in a range of epic adventures, from camping under the stars to playing and learning new life skills. There’s so much to learn and do as a Scout and Girl Guide, children are engaged and working towards one of their badges. And these fun times are always remembered and make for incredible stories to share.
Character development
Scouts and Guides foster the development of a variety of character traits that will come in handy throughout childhood and adulthood, such as leadership skills, responsibility and independence. Through the many adventures that Scouts and Guides have, these traits are boosted week in and week out!
Community involvement
Scouts and Guides also have the opportunity to help out their local communities, whether that’s through volunteering or any other form of community work. This is brilliant for helping Scouts and Guides to develop a sense of responsibility for their community and an understanding of how they can positively impact their neighbours.
Book your uniformed group adventure with PGL!
There are so many benefits of joining Scouts and Guides, and you can also work on these by bringing your groups to PGL! We know that uniformed groups often find it difficult to achieve certain badges on home turf, which is why it’s great to come to PGL and work towards badges.
If you’re looking for an adventure and not already heading on a group residential trip with PGL, then take a look at what we have to offer. We have a range of trips to choose from, including Girlguiding residentials, Scout residentials, Youth Club & Trust residential, Other Uniform residentials and many more!
If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly and experienced team today. They’ll be more than happy to help!
