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The Scout Network, is a section of The Scout Association in the United Kingdom for 18 to 25 year olds, introduced in 2003 in part replacing Venture Scouts (which was for 15 to 19 year olds). Network Scouting has the operational responsibility of the Scout County.

There are several awards available in the Network Scout Section, and these badges are exactly the same as the ones that are avalaible in the Explorer Scout Section.

• The Network Scout Membership Award
• The Chief Scout's Platinum Award
• The Chief Scout's Diamond Award
• The Queen's Scout Award
• The Explorer Belt

Network Scouts work by doing what their name states, they Network, they join other Scouting groups such as becoming an Adult Leader in the Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scout, Explorer Scouts, or at support Level. They can also join Musical Bands, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, University SSAGO groups, or other organizations.

Network units tend to be run in a more casual basis than other sections with little formality. They work by planning a programme and then members select the activities to attend.

There are many camps that Network Scouts attend. These can range from Monopoly Run in London to Evo in Hampshire. These types of events tend to include evening discos and partys, live music, reasonably priced drinks and many different activities. Expeditions also figure as part of the residential programme.

Despite the differences from the stereotypical image of scouting the aims and ethics of the scout movement remain in the section.

External links

• Details of awards
• Official Scout Network Page

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