Scouting world-wide is celebrating 99 years of youth leadership, community service, international networks and of encouraging positive values in young people.
The Aim of Scouts Australia, Victorian Branch is to encourage the physical, mental, social and spiritual development of young people so that they may take a constructive place in society as responsible citizens.
Scout activities include caving, camping, flying, water activities, parascending, abseiling, rock climbing, conservation, bike hikes, canoeing, snow skiing, first aid, friendship, social activities plus lots more.
Scouting is a voluntary, multicultural, non-political, non-denominational, educational and developmental movement for young people.
Scouting is for boys and girls aged 6 to 25 years; youth members can join at any age or level.
For more information call the Scout Hotline 1800 640 454 or (03) 8543 9800.
Youth programs for boys and girls includes:
 | Joey Scouts (6 - 7 years old) |
 | Cub Scouts (7 - 10 years old) |
| Scouts (10 - 14 years old) |
| Venturer Scouts (young people aged 14 - 17) |
| Rovers (young men and women aged 17 - 25) |
For information about the history of Scouting, The Scout Law and Promise please visit the Scouts Australia and Heritage Centre web sites.