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We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright
We are based on Circular Road, Newtownards with our own Scout Hall, located opposite McDonalds at Ards Shopping Centre.
We have a history that can be traced backed to 1911 and have been carrying out Scouting on our current site since 1922.
During that time, many thousands of young people have experienced Scouting with 1st Ards.
4-6 years
6-8 years
8-10½ years
10½-14 years
14-18 years
18-25 years
The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.
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Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.
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Our Strategy to 2035
Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.
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