Scouting Ireland Youth Programme – The Scouting Ireland Youth Programme website provides programme resources for members of Scouting Ireland.

Back into ACTION

Back into ACTION resources aim to help Sections get going again after the summer. They cover some of the things that come up at this time of year – welcoming new members, getting small groups up and running, planning together, and building towards the first adventure.
Welcome to the ONE Programme website.

ONE Programme is the Scouting Ireland youth programme for our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Ventures and Rovers. On this ONE Programme website you will find –

• all Youth Programme handbooks and Scouter handbooks.

• the SAILS Framework for water-based activities for all sections.

• lots of Resources to support youth programme.

If you have any suggestions or think anything is missing, please let us know via Contact Us.

Have fun on your Scouting journey!
Chief Scout’s Challenge

EPIC: The Chief Scout’s Challenge, 2026/2027 is now live and ready for your sections to take part.

EPIC is a year-long initiative encouraging sections’ active participation in four key pillars of Scouting:

• Echoes – engage with your Scout Group’s history.

• Programme – deliver a vibrant, varied programme.

• Investiture – celebrate Scouting identity.

• Camping – camp together and learn, lead and grow.
National Activities Calendar 2026/27

The National Activities Calendar 2026/27 includes the various national activities that Scouting Ireland has planned for the 2026/2027 Scouting year.
Beaver Scouts 50 Challenge

2026 marks the 50th Anniversary of Beaver Scouting officially starting in Ireland.

To celebrate, we have put together 50 suggested activities for Beaver Scouts to complete. Any of the activities can be adjusted or changed to accommodate the individual needs of a Beaver Scout.
Cub Scouts 110 Badge Design Competition

Calling all Cub Scouts – Get Creative for Cub 110!
We’re celebrating 110 years of Cub Scouting in Ireland this year, and we want you to help design a special commemorative badge!
Swimming Adventure Skill

The Swimming Adventure Skill is the 10th Adventure Skill to be introduced. This booklet contains the competency statements and detailed skills requirements for the first 6 levels of the Swimming Adventure Skill. Stages 7-9 will follow at a later date.
Youth Led Programme

Looking for some ideas on how to get young people in your sections more involved in decision-making?

We have a short guide to help with this, including –

• an overview of how to use the Scout Method to enable youth empowerment in each section.

• a check-list to self-assess progress in being youth-led.

• a suggested activity.

If you are looking for general information about Scouting Ireland, please visit our main website at scouts.ie

Start Here!

ONE Programme information including SPICES, learning objectives, scout method, small group system and promise & law.

Programme Initiatives

Programme initiatives including challenges, ideas and resources to enhance the programme in your section.

Beaver Scouts

Beaver Scouting programme resources and supports to help run a great Beaver Colony.

Cub Scouts

Cub Scouting programme resources and supports to help run a great Cub Pack.

Scouts

Scout programme resources and supports to help run a great Scout Troop.

Venture Scouts

Venture Scouting programme resources and supports to help run a great Venture Group.

Rover Scouts

Rover Scouting programme resources and supports to help run a great Rover Crew.

Sea Scouting

The Sea Scouting SAILS framework is a programme pathway for all sections that is accessible for every youth member regardless of their groups ability to host activities afloat.

Adventure Skills

Adventure Skills resources and supports to help incorporate Adventure Skills into your section’s youth programme.

Chief Scout Award

Information about the Chief Scout Award including the Chief Scout Award Handbook, Chief Scout Award requirements and the Application process.

Activities

Activities for use in your section’s youth programme.

Our Team

Meet the volunteers on the National Youth Programme team, and contact them with any queries you may have.