What Activities can Scouts do?

Scouts can do nearly all activities with the exception of those which are banned including:

  • towing of inflatables behind powered watercraft, such as banana boating
  • bungee jumping
  • hitch hiking
  • knife throwing
  • archery tag and other combat style archery activities

There are over 100 activities in the programme.

Scouts Activity Finder POR Chapter 9 – Activities General Activity Guidance Activity and Safety Updates

There are also many opportunities for members to take part in activities which are not specifically covered in the activity rules. Where an activity is not covered by any other rules the Leader in Charge must:

  1. assess the risks involved, document and communicate this to all involved
  2. ensure all members’ physical and/or emotional well-being can meet the requirements of the activity
  3. ensure that all equipment used fits the participants and is suitable for the activity
  4. obtain the approval of the relevant District Lead Volunteer, or their nominee.