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The New Zealand Scout program consists of Kias, Cubs, Scouts, Ventuere, and Rovers. The are the basic Scout levels, although the names of the different levels varies from country to country. Cubs were initially the first group for younger boys. New Zealand like many other countries in recent years has intoduced a new group for boys even younger than the Cubs. For Boys and Girls aged between 6 - 8½ years of age. Cub are girls and boys aged between 8-10½ years of age. At this stage the groups are managed by trained volunteers "Leaders". During the period in cubs the child is trained in accomplishing structured tasks from reward of collection of badges. A Scout takes part in a programme suitable for young people from age 11 to age 16 Scouts are organised into Patrols. Patrols are encouraged to plan & organise their own activities in order to develop teamwork and self reliance. There are opportunities for Scouts to experience leadership. A progressive award scheme enables Scouts to learn a range of new skills through working on personal challenges and group activities. Venturers is for 15-18½ year olds which will help to keep the youth together longer and train them in more adult skills and responsibilities. Rovers are for 18-26 year olds.

Kia Scouts

Cubs were initially the first group for younger boys. New Zealand like many other countries in recent years has intoduced a new group for boys even younger than the Cubs. For Boys and Girls aged between 6 - 8½ years of age. Traditionally this group is managed by a trained mothers and helpers as necessary. This starting section is very important as it gives grounding in the scout culture it also helps to generate members for the other stages within the scouting movement.

Cub Scouts

Cub are girls and boys aged between 8-10½ years of age. At this stage the groups are managed by trained volunteers "Leaders". During the period in cubs the child is trained in accomplishing structured tasks from reward of collection of badges. The skills taught are many and varied usually concentrating on community service, interaction with other members in a non conflict environment as it is structured not to challenge any one inadequacies. This is a very strong section of the movement and requires a lot of dedicated help from the leaders.

Scouts

A Scout takes part in a programme suitable for young people from age 11 to age 16 Scouts are organised into Patrols. Patrols are encouraged to plan & organise their own activities in order to develop teamwork and self reliance. There are opportunities for Scouts to experience leadership. A progressive award scheme enables Scouts to learn a range of new skills through working on personal challenges and group activities.

Venture Scouts

Venturers is for 15-18½ year olds which will help to keep the youth together longer and train them in more adult skills and responsibilities.

Rover Scouts

Rovers are for 18-26 year olds.