Age groups in Scouting and Guiding

Typically, these were for 11–17 year olds, although the exact ages varied between the countries and organisations.

[citation needed] In addition to the expansion of the age ranges, new programmes which ran parallel to the core Scout method were developed.

[citation needed] Over time, the various Scouting and Guiding organisations around the world have continued to adapt their programmes to meet the requirements of the society they function in.

However, while the age ranges and names vary, the core principles of the Scout or Guide Method are applied throughout.

[citation needed] There are a number of similarities in the Scouting and Guiding sections around the world, and the following articles contain generic information on the various age groups: In most countries a local organisation, a Scout Group, combines different sections together into a single body.