Scouts What don’t Scouts do? At this age, we encourage girls and boys to takeresponsibility for themselves and each other, with older members leadinga small team. They like being with friends and participating fully inthe adventure of life. In the Troop Scouts: Develop leadership skills Learn emergency aid Spend nights away – the summer camp is often the highlight of the year Help others in the community Cook, both at home and at camp Adventurous and sporting activities – anything from abseiling to zorbing Learn survival skills