Special Interest Areas (SIA)
A Special Interest Area is a project or activity that a Scout can do as an individual, Patrol or Unit based on goals they set. It’s about trying new things that excite and challenge them.
These Scouts share their Special Interest Area project stories:
The Special Interest Areas...
How to get Started
Brainstorm a project or challenge which falls under 1 of the 6 categories.
PLAN the project and submit it to the sections Unit Council.
The Unit Council will then decide if the project is challenging for you. If Approved you can move onto doing your tasks.
If it doesn't get approved, you can discuss with the Unit Council ways to improve the project to provide a better challenge.
DO your project. Make sure to keep a log of time and take lots of photos!
REVIEW your Project with your unit.
An SIA will be different for each person and each section
The time it takes to complete from start to finish will need to be logged.
The minimum time for each section is as follows:
JOEY SCOUTS: 2 Hours
CUB SCOUTS: 4 Hours
SCOUTS: 8 Hours
VENTURERS: 12 Hours
You can download a Project sheet for Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts
SIA Project Plan for Joeys and Cubs
For Scouts & Venturers
SIA Project Plan for Scouts and Venturers
Stuck for ideas?
Below is a list of Project Ideas for each section, This is a guide only.