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Thinkers Forum Scouts

Thinkers Forum Scouts

Thinkers Forum Scouts

Thinkers Forum Scouts

What is Scouting?

• Scouting is the largest faith based global youth movement, with over 30 million members worldwide, in almost every county in the world. There are 9 million Muslim Scouts world-wide.
• Scouting provides adults and young people with the adventure of a life time. Scouting helps develop personal skills, leadership, team work and friendships. There is a lot to learn in a fun and disciplined Islamic environment.
• Camping plays a major part in both the Scouts programmes with regular camps across the year.
• Beavers, Cubs & Scouts are open to both male & females

Thinkers Forum Scouts

Thinkers Forum Scouts

Thinkers Forum Scouts

Adventurous Activities

• The Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities. Being outdoors is important and much of the programme will be given over to traditional Scout activities, such as camping, outdoor cooking and survival.
• The highlight is our annual summer camp with other Muslim Groups from across the UK.
• There are also opportunities for more adventurous activities such as night hikes, canoeing, archery and climbing.
• Community participation and involvement in global issues is encouraged such as poverty alleviation, environmental protection, climate change and other local concerns.
• Participation, rather than meeting set standards is promoted amongst the Scouts.
• There is also a wide range of activity badges and Challenge Awards for Scouts.

The Scout Groups

• We are offical Scout Groups registered with the UK Scout Association (Registration No. 46815)
• Currently we welcome children aged 6 - 14 years. The Group's are registered charities and financially self-supporting.  Our money comes from members subscriptions, and from the hard work of our fundraising team and donations.
• The Leaders are all volunteers.  Training and selection is overseen by The Scout Association to ensure their suitability and competence. 
• Training includes First Aid, child safety, programme planning and camp leadership.  All adult Leaders and Helpers pass a Criminal Records Bureau check to ensure their suitability.
• The active participation of all parents in these activities is essential if the Group is to be able to pay its way and continue to thrive.
• The Group Executive Committee, which comprises of parents, supporters and Leaders, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Group. We need your help to support the Executive. You can commit from a few hours a month to as many hours as you can.

We have more information on Youth Development in our Education and Culture section

Age Ranges

Beavers	Ages 6 to 8 years
Cubs	Ages 8 to 10.5 years
Scouts	Ages 10.5 to 15 years
Explorers	Ages 15 to 18 Years

When and Where

Bolton

Beavers (Mixed), Girl Cubs and Girl Scouts	Boy Cubs and Boy Scouts
Meet at: Sunninghill CP School Goldsmith Street Bolton BL3 6TR	Meet at: Ghosia Mosque Community Hall Caroline Street (back Auburn Street) Bolton BL3 6SX
Saturday 11.15am to 12.15pm	Sundays 10.00am to 12.00pm

Oldham

Boy Scouts and Explorers	Beavers and Cubs (mixed)
Meet at: Pakistani Community Centre Marlborough Street Glodwick Oldham OL4 1EG	Meet at: Khadija Centre Waterloo Street Oldham OL8 1AS
Fridays 7.00pm to 8.30pm	Fridays 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Uniform

Uniform must be purchased by parents. The Group provides the scarf, woggle and badges for all members.

• Cubs uniform is a green sweatshirt.
• Scouts uniform is a green shirt.
• Navy blue combat trousers (optional).

Fees

• In line with other Scout Groups we do need to charge a subscription fee to cover Membership of the Scout Association, Accident Insurance, Venue Costs and General Costs (Badges, Stationary, Equipment etc). There are substantial discount's for more than one child per family.
• Camps & special activities are paid for separately.

Note: No one will be excluded on the grounds of financial circumstances. The Group Scout Leader can be approached on a strictly confidential basis if this is a concern.

Other Opportunities

• As a Scout Group we rely heavily on volunteer Leaders to run most of the Group. Parents and supporters can make a big difference with any spare time they have.
• If you are interested in helping or enrolling your child, please get in touch with us.  

Group Scout Leader

Br Farhat Abbas

Tel: 07946 224599

Email:   scouts@thinkersforum.org 
 

Girl Scouts Leader

Sr Nassima Dalal

Tel: 07849 537868

Email:    sisters@thinkersforum.org

Oldham

Boy Scouts & Explorers	Br Shahed Chaudry Br Shaheen Ayoub	Tel: 07811 774926       07831 093106
Cubs (Mixed)	Sr Sidrah Sajjad	Tel: 07702 138822
Beavers (Mixed)	Sr Nazia Rehman	Tel: 07859 383683

 Email: scouts@thinkersforum.org

Application Form:-

• Membership_Form (click to download)

Policies (click to view):-

• Child_Protection_Policy
• Environment_Policy

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