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Young
people experience scouting by regularly taking part in activities that cover
the 6 Programme Zones (or self development area for scout network). The
percentage of time given to each zone can change depending on the section e.g.
scouts will spend more time in the outdoor zone. A Balanced Programme will draw
ideas from each of these areas over time. This may take the form of an event or
activity, or working towards a specific activity badge or challenge. We
concentrate on the challenge badges and encourage individuals to work towards
activity badges both within the section meetings but also at home.
Personal
achievement can be recognised by earning awards and badges leading to the chief
scout’s awards and the Queen’s Scout Award. The following information about the
Learning Zones has been taken from: http://www.scouts.org.uk/supportresources/search?cat=11,17,122 (accessed 07.09.10)
Beliefs and Attitudes
This
zone provides opportunities to explore and develop Scouting values, personal
attitudes and a range of beliefs.
Community
This
zone helps Cub Scouts explore the community in which they live, discovering
local people, places and facilities. It also gives them the opportunity to
offer help and service.
Fitness
This
zone focuses on activities to improve fitness, promote personal health and
increase awareness of personal safety. It should provide young people with the
opportunities to participate in a variety of games and to improve their skills
in a range of physical pursuits.
Creative
This
zone provides opportunities for young people to display their creativity
through art, music, drama, design, worship and leadership.
Global
This
zone helps Cub Scouts to discover the similarities and differences in
lifestyle, cultures and environments, both locally and from around the world.
It helps them make a difference.
Outdoor and Adventure
In this, the largest zone, are all the
activities connected with camping and the great outdoors. This zone is full of
opportunities to learn not just the traditional Scouting skills associated with
hiking and camping, but also those needed for other adventurous activities.
