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Network - what's it all about? Network members are a ‘network’ of like minded people between the ages of 18 and 25, who link together to take part in events and activities. Network members take part in as many or as few activities as they wish, depending on their other commitments. All members in Durham Scout County of this age, including adult leaders and helpers are members. |
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How does the Network work in Durham? There are three Local Networks to choose from (4 more opening late 2008), covering different geographic areas. Each of these Networks is run by its members, who elect a committee each year. They decide on how the Network is run, where to meet and what activities to organise. But the best bit is that once you become a member of one Network, you automatically become a member of them all. So if another Network is doing something you’d like to take part in, then get in touch and they will welcome you with open arms. If there isn’t a local Network in your area then don’t worry! You can still join and take part in County events and activities which other local Networks have organised. As a county, the County Scout Network Committee (again, made up of members) organises County-wide events where all the local networks come together. The committee also works to promote Network in the county, looks after its strategy and represents Network member’s views at County and National forums. |
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So we're in charge? Every year we elect members to the County Committee to help run network across the County. |
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What kind of events and activities are organised? The things you can do in the Network are only limited by your imagination. We have the backup to resource a wide range of activities. Camps and residential weekends will be a regular feature of our program. Take a look at our events page for all our forthcoming events. If there’s nothing there that you fancy, why not suggest an event? |
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Duke of Edinburgh and other awards By joining the Scout Network, you can also register to work towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and also complete the Queen’s Scout Award, an award more challenging than the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. The Network will advise and help you to register for the award, gain the relevant training and experience, and support you during your expedition. More information can be found on our awards and competitions pages. |
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Joining our Service Crew There is a local Network at Moor House Activity Centre, Durham, to allow Network members to help on a voluntary basis as a service crew. This will allow you to work on various projects to improve the environment of the campsite, and provide a focus for camping at weekends. You may also progress to gaining activity authorisations to help with onsite activities throughout the year. |
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What do I have to do to join? By joining the Network you are becoming a member of the Scout Association, the largest co-educational voluntary youth organisation in the United Kingdom. You must therefore accept the Scout Promise, a declaration of the core values that underpins all that we do. You can find out more about joining in our ‘Want to Join’ section. |