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 Junior Section
The Junior Section is for boys aged 8 to 11 years of age.
The eight year old is an established individual, looking to
try new adventures and activities. He is usually one of a group of
friends, although many still like to explore some interests on
their own.
The Junior Section offers a lot of support and
encouragement. The programme is a full and varied one, typically
lasting one and a half hours with a few if any individual
activities lasting more than ten minutes.
There is certainly plenty of variety and little chance of
becoming bored! Lots of Physical activities, music, crafts, games
and competitions usually undertaken in groups rather than on an
individual level to avoid exposing any lack of skill in an
individual.
There are awards - a huge variety of some 2000 subjects
catering for just about every possible interest of a member and at
the same time encouraging him to explore other new activities and
occupations.
The award programme in the Junior Section is specifically
designed to encourage a boy to look beyond himself. Many are
interested in one type of activity - perhaps sports, or natural
history. Our special programme provides such interest and at the
same time gently urges them to try others of a different type.
The young boy has a world to discover, and early
concentration on one small aspect can mean that much is missed in
life. This is the time for a balanced all round programme - which
includes spiritual and social input, as well as physical and
adventure activities.
Generally our staffing ratio is about one adult to every six
boys - so there is opportunity for someone to chat and develop
ideas with the quieter lad. |
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