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New Scouts Welcome Letter
This is a copy of the welcome letter given to the parents of new scouts. This, and the following 3 documents in this list form the full Welcome Pack. This includes information on the required uniform and some recommended places to buy it 

Badge Positions
Where to position your badges

Walking Boots Buying Guide
Some tips on buying a pair of walking boots suitable for a scout going on hillwalking trips. 

Rucksack Buying Guide
Some tips on buying a rucksack for a scout.  

Developing a Scout Website
Use the guide for rules and good practices around developing a scouts website. Pay particular attention to the privacy sections.

Equipment Kit Lists
Here are some useful kit lists to make sure you remember everything you need for camps or activities.
  • Personal kit for a camp here
  • Patrol equipment for a camp (PL's use only) here
  • Personal kit for a hillwalk here
  • Personal kit for kayaking here
  • Personal kit for Mountain Biking here
  • Personal kit for Powerboating here

Everton Permission Form
This is a blank form for attending any event at Everton. You can fill in the name of the event you want to attend and the dates yourself. Use it if you've lost your original form.

Patrol Camp Permission Form
This is a blank for to be handed out by PL's when organising a Patrol Camp. Please also use the equipment lists found on this page when arranging a camp.

Badge Requirements
Click here for the Scouts badge requirements. You can also download the iPhone app.

Events (Nights Away) Passport
Application form for senior Scout / Explorer to run an activity or overnight stay. 

Campfire Songbook
Our book of songs for campfires. Not to be taken to a campfire.

Nights Away Logsheet
Print out and complete this log sheet whenever you stay overnight with the Scouts so that you can earn you next Nights Away badge. Need help remembering what you've done? Check out our troop logsheet here.

Hikes Away Logsheet
Print out and complete this log sheet whenever you go hiking so that you can earn you next Hikes Away badge. Unlike the Nights Away badge, Hikes do not necessarily have to be with the Scouts. They should last a minimum of 6 hrs although we may count shorter hikes from time to time for younger scouts.

Need help remembering what you've done? Check out our troop logsheet here.

Fitness Challenge Logsheet
Print out and complete this log when you are working towards your Fitness Challenge. You should include details of the daily exercise you are undertaking towards your goal at the end of 4 - 6 weeks.
Click here for suggested home exercises for this badge.

Paracord Survival Bracelet
Instructions to make your Paracord Survival Bracelet. This file may take a minute or 2 to download.



Permission Forms

Blank permission forms for current events can now be found in the Permission Forms page

Adobe Acrobat

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You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the welcome letter. Get it here

How to put on the Uniform Properly

This video shows you how to put your uniform on properly. Make sure you watch it carefully so that you can turn out smartly every week.
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