Southport District is at the extreme north end of Merseyside Scout County. We are fortunate in having our own purpose built District Headquarters, that also serves as a multi-activity centre. Its location on Southport’s Marine Lake makes it an ideal water sports centre, but it is more than that. We offer bunk house accommodation, conference, meeting and function facilities.
There are 13 Scout Groups in Southport, and two District Explorer Scout Unit. Scouting focuses on the needs of Young People, and aims through a structured programme of activities to enable them to become valued members of society. And we do this within a framework that is fun, challenging, strenuous and enjoyable.
The youngest Section is Beaver Scouts for those aged 6 - 8 years of age; then we have Cub Scouts for 8 - 10 year olds; and then Scouts for 10 - 14 year olds. All these Sections are run within Scout Groups that are located throughout the town of Southport. After Scouts, the young person progresses to Explorer Scouts for those aged 14 - 18 years. There is also the County Scout Network for 18 - 25 year olds.
