Water Orton Scout Group is part of Atherstone District and Warwickshire County. Within the Atherstone Scout District, there are a number of Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units (14 to 18 years), with Scout Network (18 to 25 years) running across Warwickshire County.
Scout Groups are made up of our three youngest age groups (we call them sections) – Squirrels (4-6 years), Beavers (6 to 8 years), Cubs (8 to 10 half years) and Scouts (10 half to 14 years).
Our volunteer leaders are responsible for planning and delivering the programme to the young people in their Section. Beaver, Cub and Scout leaders are supported by a Group Scout Leader (GSL).
The Group Scout Leader is the lead volunteer in the Scout Group and is responsible for making sure the Group has a team of suitable adults who are well-trained, supported and have the resources they need to run amazing programmes.
The District Commissioner (DC) is the lead volunteer in the Atherstone District and is responsible for the provision of Scouting in the area. The DC supports the GSLs and leads a District Team responsible for supporting the leaders in the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scout sections.
Please do ask Group Scout Leader for your Assistant District Commissioners’ contact details for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and their meetings.
The Executive Committee: Each Group, District and County elect a body of trustees, including a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and a number of Board Members. This group of volunteers is called the Executive Committee. They make decisions and carry out administrative tasks to ensure that the best quality Scouting can be delivered to young people.
The Group, District or County Executive Committee works with the relevant volunteer manager (GSL, DC or CC), to ensure that the Scout County, District or Group operates in accordance with the Policies, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association and the rules of the UK Charity Commission.
