Sea Scouts
Sea Scouts
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Sea Scouts are 10 1/2 to 14 year old do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go sailing, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, and cycling. But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges. Join our waiting list
The Sea Scout Troop is run and supported by a team of trained scout leaders.
The joining age is 10 1/2yrs for both boys and girls.
During the summer we meet at a local Sailing Centre, WOSC, where we allow the Scouts to either learn to Sail or Kayak or both. Most Scout groups stop meeting during the summer holidays, but this is the best time for us!
During the Summer the scouts can work towards qualifications from the Royal Yachting Association which are internationally recognised and syncronised with the Scouts staged badges.
The winter season consists of evenings spent at Cokethorpe School learning key Scouting skills, like fire lighting, compass and map work, rope work and playing team games.
Winter Meetings
Winter Meetings
Winter (Sept - April)
Thursday : 7:30pm-9:30pm
Location: Cokethorpe School gym
During the winter months we run a more traditional scouting programme based at Cokethorpe School Sports Hall and in the local communities.
Full uniform is required for winter meetings. All scouts must bring a bag of scruffs - clothing to change into that is warm and that they don't mind getting messy!
Summer Meetings
Summer Meetings
Summer (1st week of May until beginning of Sept)
Thursday : 6.30pm-9pm (dusk)
Location: West Oxfordshire Sailing Club (WOSC)
In the summer we focus on water activities and sailing skills. We are based at the West Oxfordshire Sailing Club.
Uniform is not required in the Summer as Scouts should arrive ready to go in the water with appropriate wet clothing. A barbeque is run by parents so that Scouts and their families can finish the evening with a warm meal and time with scouting friends.
Royal Navy Recognition
Royal Navy Recognition
The Scout Association and the Royal Navy operate a recognition scheme, through which high quality Sea Scout provision is recognised and rewarded. There is real prestige associated Royal Navy Recognition. Standards are checked at regular inspections by an officer of the Royal Navy. 1st Standlake and Cokethorpe are proud to be Royal Navy Recognised Group Number 98.
As a Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scout Group we are entitled to fly a Red Ensign and blue pennant, both defaced with a Scout arrowhead and Admiralty crown. We also wear the Royal Navy Recognition badge on our uniform. Sailing, Kayaking and Canoeing are at the heart of our activities in the Summer!
We are supported by The Admiral Lord Nelson Active Support Unit which is responsible for managing the events for the Royal Navy Recognised Sea Scouts on behalf of the Staff Officer Sea Scouts.
Activity and Staged Badges
Activity and Staged Badges
During the time your child is a Sea Scout they will move through an award system. Scouting has a number of Activity Badges and Challenge Awards which we aim to work towards as your child goes from Scouts to Explorers. Should you wish to know more about the award system, you can find details on the Scouts web site. Badges can be worked towards outside of regular Pack meetings by Scouts and discussed with one of the leaders.
In addition there are the three Nautical Skills activity badges which combine a number of activities together with maritime tradition and associated skills.
Challenge and Award Badges
Challenge and Award Badges
Sea Scouts may achieve the same awards as other Scouts. The challenge awards can be adapted to achieve a more nautical bias to enable Sea Scouts to build on the skills training they receive.
Challenge Awards are all about stepping outside your comfort zone. Try out something you wouldn't normally be interested in. Take the lead on something that scares you. Along the way, you'll unlock hidden talents and stand tall.
The Chief Scout's Gold Award is the highest award a Scout can earn. To complete it, you need to earn six Activity or Staged Activity Badges of your choice, as well as all seven of the Challenge Awards.
Parental Support
Parental Support
As you will understand, our leaders are all volunteers. It will help the group and Scout Troop if you are prepared to give up your time for a night a year, particularly running the barbeque during summer meetings. We welcome help launching and recovering boats during the Summer. Without your help we cannot run the activities that the scouts most enjoy.
Subscriptions are £15 per Month ideally paid direct to bank by standing order. Please contact the Treasurer for details of the Group bank account. You can also sign up for Gift-aid to further aid the group. Details are in OSM
Online Scout Manager
Online Scout Manager
We use OSM to help us administer our Scout Troop. We ask that all parents login and keep details up-to-date. We rely upon OSM for accurate information about medical, allergy and contact information. You can also use OSM to see badges and progress, see our programme and sign-up for camps and other events. This is also where we will show when we would like parents to volunteer.
- West Oxon District Badge (left) & Oxfordshire County Badge next to it
- Badge 2
- Badge 3 Challenge Badges
- Badge 4 Leadership Award
- Badge 5 Scout Membership
- Badge 6 Activity Badges
- Badge 7 Staged Activity Badges
- Badge 8 Moving on award
- Badge 9 Participation awards
- Badge 10 Chief Scout's Gold award
- Badge 11 RN Recognition Badge
- Badge 12 Union Flag
- Badge 13 Awards
- Badge 14 Name Tape - 1st Standlake & Cokethorpe Sea Scout Group
Uniform
Uniform
Sea Scout Jumper
1st Standlake & Cokethorpe Sea Scout Polo Shirt
Necker Blue and White (pressed and rolled correctly)
Woggle
Black Shoes (polished to high shine)
Black Socks
Sea Scout White Hat With Tally band
Scout Belt (must be central to trousers or skirt and clean)
Black Smart School Trousers (pressed with a seam down the front and back) or
Scout Navy Blue Activity Trousers (pressed with a seam down the front and back) or
Black Skirt (Girls) A- Line Knee length pressed and worn with black tights).
Please remember to always bring a change of clothes with you for activities.
Always keep your uniform neat while at Scouts because an inspection may be done at the end of the evening.
Expectations
Expectations
We have a very high standard and ask that all Scouts turn up to all meetings looking smart and in the correct uniform. Scouts should bring scruffs (clothes to do activities in) to meetings in a holdall or bag.
A high standard of good behaviour is expected at all times. It is advisable for Scouts to turn up ten minutes before the start time as it is important for us to start on time as we often have a tight programme.
At least one parent must attend the safety talk/AGM (this will always be held on the last Thursday of April).
All Leaders and Instructors will refuse to take a Scout out on an activity if it is felt that it is not safe to do so.
Scouts are expected to have fun, take part in new and exciting activities, make new friends, learn life skills and have fun.We want our scouts to enjoy themselves and have fun, but we will also expect discipline, whilst taking part in adventurous activities we need scouts to do as asked, immediately, it is important for everyone’s safety.
How to join
How to join
Lots of young people want to join Sea Scouts and you might have to wait for a space to become available before you can start your journey. If you have been with us as a Cub Scout you are guarenteed a place. If you have any questions about accessibility, it’s best to contact us in addition to your application. By being upfront about additional needs from the start, parents/carers can work in partnership with local leaders to make sure their young person has the best experience possible.
On your first night at Scouts, you’ll be taking part in lots of activities, and should just wear something you feel comfortable in. If you are a Cub you should wear your uniform.
Eventually, you’ll get your own Sea Scout uniform to wear to meetings and camps. Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone to feel a part of the Troop. It also gives you a place to show off all the badges you earn.
To register your young person's interest please use the form below
Guides to our Scout Troop
Guides to our Scout Troop
We have created some guides to help you and your Sea Scout. We publish them so that Scouts that wish to be know what might happen before they arrive can prepare. We also have some expectations of our young people that are important when you are part of a team and where safety is part of the culture.
How we start and end our meetings
How we start and end our meetings
Like all Scout groups we have a shared and formal start and end to our meetings. In Royal Navey Sea Scouts these follow the traditions of the Royal Navy. We perform Colours at the start of our meetings, or every day when we are on camp, and the traditional Sunset at the end. All those in uniform are expected to take part in sunset if they are in sight of the flag.
What our investiture looks like
What our investiture looks like
When you have decided to stay with us we will invest you and help you make your promise and join our Troop and Scout Group.
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