Scouting is a uniformed youth organisation and is almost exclusively a voluntary organisation. Scouting still holds true to some of the basic principles laid down by its founder Baden-Powell.  It offers a unique combination of outdoor activities and scouting skills coupled with games, crafts and challenges that few other organisations could hope to match. Scouting still remains open to all,

Scouting exists in over 210 countries with more than 28 million scouts worldwide. Its aims and commitment to young people can still meet the demands of today's youngster and society.

The Scouts, with the Guides, are also unique amongst youth Movements in having a Promise and a Law which Members willingly accept as a guide to the standards of conduct required of them. These summarise the principles of Scouting and lay a solid foundation for its purpose and use.

The Aim of the Scout Movement is ...
"to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national, and international communities."