Scouting Ireland’s Mission

Scouting Ireland is dedicated to enabling and empowering young people to realise their potential, through its corevalues based on the Scout Promise and Law, fostering active citizenship and helping create a better community, society and world.

Scouting is open to all young people between the ages of 6 and 25 who are supported in their personal progression and development by adult volunteers.

The aim of Scouting Ireland is to encourage the social, physical, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual development of young people so that they may achievetheir full potential and, as responsible citizens, improve society. Getting young people and children involved in outdoor adventures and challenges helps them to achieve these aims and have fun. While enjoying themselves outdoors, they make strong friendships, volunteer in their community, learn adventure skills, travel, become leaders and team-members, and appreciate the importance of our outdoor environment.

The skills, experiences and friendships made in Scouting will stay with our young people all through their lives. Skills like leading a group, teamwork, planning, project management, dealing with difficulties and weather, packing, budgeting, first aid, cooking, navigation, building structures, volunteerism, and making a shelter will always be useful and underpin future careers and life choices.