Scouts 23rd Stretford Scouts runs on Thursday from 7pm to 9pm Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged10 ½ to 14 who: Master new skills and try new thingsMake new friendsHave fun and go on adventures, at home and abroadExplore the world around themHelp others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.