About
Championing young people for 80 years.
Scouting is an integral part of Newry
A Youth Movement
We enable young people to build the skills they need to maximise life's opportunities.
Newry Scout Group welcomes all members and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination on any grounds including, but not limited to, gender, sexuality, race, religion or belief, social class, health, age or disability.
Scouting is an all-inclusive youth movement for everyone!
What We Do
Through our various youth-led programmes, we deliver a range of opportunities for young people to develop their skills, talents and leadership potential through outdoor adventure and by working with their peers. Our programme focuses on a system of progressive self-education, known as the Scout Method, which aims to nurture the mental, physical and holistic growth and development of young people of all ages.
Currently, there are nearly 150 members in our Scout Group in Newry benefiting from the Scout Method.
Promise and Law
Scouting fosters a value system based on the Scout Promise & Law. This value system becomes the method by which a Scout lives and works with others.
Personal Progression
The success of the task isn’t what matters—what’s important is team dynamics and individual growth. Each Scout progresses at their own pace, both individually and within their team.
Learning by Doing
Through learning by doing and reviewing our experience, we gain knowledge about the task completed and about ourselves.
Small Group System
In Scouting we work in small teams, so Scouts learn individually and in teams. Every Section is a collection of small teams, not a collection of individual Scouts.
Symbolic Framework
We use names, themes, stories and traditions to spark the imagination and to aid learning. This is created by the Scouts themselves as much as possible.
Nature and Outdoors
Scouting happens outdoors whenever possible. Challenge, adventure and a sense of freedom are all present in close contact with nature and away from everyday home life.
Young People and Adults
Scouting is a movement for young people and supported by adults. In the younger Sections, adult support is greater. In older Sections the adult role lessens and it becomes more of a partnership.
Service and Commitment
Scouts interact with their local community. Service to others is the element of the Scout Method dealing with this commitment. We support young people to become active citizens and to work to create a better world.
Promise & Law
On my honour, I promise to do my best,
to uphold our Scout Principles,
to serve my community,
to help other people, and
to live by the Scout Law.
Scouts are…
Friendly,
Kind,
Honest,
Trustworthy,
Respectful,
Brave,
Loyal, and they
Seek out Justice for all.
