11-14 Years
Meeting times: Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:30pm
The Achievement Pathways is a continuous series of personal achievements across the whole program, from the beginning of the Joey Scout Section through to the end of the Rover Scout Section. You may have previously known this as the “award scheme”.
The Achievement Pathways are characterised by the pathway around, and up a mountain with achievements identified through a series of uniform badges.
The Achievement Pathways consists of:
- Program Essentials
- Outdoor Adventure Skills
- Special Interest Areas
- Peak Award – Australian Scout Award
- Additional Awards
Scouts participate in activities that are adventurous, fun, challenging and inclusive each activity usually done by the whole Unit together or in smaller groups known as a Patrol.
Scouts Motto
- Be Prepared
Scouts Promise
- On my honour
- I promise that I will do my best
- To do my duty to my God, and
- To the Queen of Australia (or To Australia)
- To help other people
- To live by the Scout Law
Scouts Law
- Be respectful:
- Be friendly and considerate.
- Care for others and the environment.
- Do what is right:
- Be trustworthy, honest, and fair.
- Use resources wisely.
- Believe in myself:
- Learn from your experiences.
- Face challenges with courage.
*The commencement for advancement in Sections may vary up to 6 months.*
Scouts may commence transition (Link Badge) any time after their 14th birthday and have progressed to Venturer Scouts by the time they are 15 years of age. Extensions beyond age range may be granted in accordance with the Victorian Branch Scouting Instructions (VBSI) Section 2.1.12. Further information is available from our Group Leader.
The Australian Scout Award is the highest award you can earn in the Scout Section. It is considered the pinnacle of your Scouting at this stage and is a milestone in your Scouting life.
The Australian Scout Award requires the approval of the Unit Council and all the award requirements must be completed and approved before the Scout progresses to the Venturer Scout Section.
An electronic copy of the Unit Council approved Australian Scout Award – Notice of Completion
form will be sent to Youth Awards at youthawards@scoutsvictoria.com.au for processing.
To be awarded the Australian Scout Award, Scouts need to complete: –
Program Essentials
- Milestone 3 (Milestone 1 and Milestone 2 are optional)
Outdoor Adventure Skills
- Stage 5 in all three Core Areas of Bushcraft, Bushwalking and Camping
- Progress 10 Stages during the Section or since achieving the Grey Wolf Award (can include advancement of Core skills)
Special Interest Areas
- 6 Projects in at least 3 areas
- Each Project is a minimum 8-hour duration including Plan>Do>Review>
Adventurous Journey
- Plan> and lead an Adventurous Journey of at least 3 days / 2 nights’ duration.
- A maximum of two Scouts may plan and lead the journey.
Personal Development Course
- Weekend Personal Development or Unit Management Course
Personal Reflection
- Upon completion of the components towards the Australian Scout Award, the Scout then Reviews> their journey through the Section
★ Participate in a Scout Leadership Course at any time after completion of the Pioneer Badge;
★ Demonstrate an active leadership role in Scouting;
★ Achieve the Adventurer Cord.
Detailed information regarding fees is provided on the Parent Information Page
Youth members, young adults and Leaders are required to attend in full uniform, which includes section specific shirt, belt, scarf, woggle and enclosed shoes (unless otherwise advised for individual meetings). Uniform requirements are available from on the Youth Badge Placement link below.
Parents and/or guardians are required to purchase a uniform shirt prior to their youth member being invested.
The current price for a Scout button-up shirt is $46.95. These shirts are available from size 10 to 22. Size Charts are available from The Scout Shop website (see link below). Belts are available in three sizes; 80cm, 120cm and 160cm, with all sizes priced at $16.95.
Prices are current as at 20th of October 2025. These prices are subject to change; please confirm current pricing prior to ordering.
Scarves, woggles, shirt badges are provided from Section funds upon investiture.
Parents and/or guardians will be required to replace any of these items at their own expense if lost or damaged.
From Scouts Victoria: The style of clothing to be worn below the waist should be tailored slacks or skirt; however, the colour requirement is that these garments for all official occasions and functions should be black or Navy blue.
These occasions are defined as: Awards Ceremonies e.g. Queen Scout’s, BP Awards, Leader Awards etc.; Government House; ANZAC Day; Any public event; Jamborees, Moots, Ventures etc.; Interstate and overseas travel; Youth Forums and National Youth Council.
Navy blue, grey slacks, knee length shorts or skirts may be worn for Group meetings. Neat, practical footwear is to be worn. Individual choice of black or brown shoes; boots or joggers.
All Members should dress appropriately for the type of activity in which they are participating.
New members are requested to E-mail our Group Leader prior to attending a meeting night.
To join the Ocean Grove Scout Group’s Scouts section please E-mail our Group Leader Mark Whitehouse: GL@oceangrovescouts.com
General information on this page © Scouts Victoria and Scouts Australia 2016.
The views expressed in this website are not necessarily those of Scouts Australia.
Thinking About Joining the Scouts?
Why not attend a meeting night and join in!
New Members are welcome to attend at our Hall on the relevant Section meeting night with your first 3 night free! Conditions apply.
- Joeys (5 to 8 years) - Monday – 5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Cubs (8 to 11 years) - Monday– 6:30pm to 8:00pm
- Scouts (11 to 14 years) - Wednesday – 6:30pm to 8:30pm
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Venturers (14 to 17 years) - Tuesday – 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Venturers meeting at the Leopold Scout Hall
Further information for new members is available from our Parent Information page.