The educational programme is divided into four age levels:
- Beavers (age 6 to 8)
- Cubs (age 8-10)
- Scouts/guides (age 10-16)
- Rovers (age 16-25)
Our members cooperate on programme activities in patrols (small groups) and gain skills and practical knowledge according to their age level to get a steady progress in their personal development. Boys and girls mostly participate in activities together.
Guides and scouts spend much time outdoors all year round. They explore the Norwegian wilderness on foot, on skis and in canoes and boats. Outdoors they practise how to light a campfire, learn how to use a map and a compass, and prepare meals on an open fire. They also play and learn how the society is built, learn to use their imagination, to work together and take responsibility for themselves and others. All the activities are based on the Scout Method (see the illustration).
The programme is divided into 5 programme areas:
- Outdoor life
- Social involvement
- Friendship
- Creativity
- Quality of life
These areas exist throughout all activities, badges and projects that the scouts and leaders work with.
