Every section follows a program that is appropriate to the age of the youth, but is still designed to follow the values and aims of traditional Scouting.
Within their age sections, they are usually organized into even smaller groups of 5 to 8, where most of their training takes place. Each section - Den, Six, or Patrol, has its own youth leader as well as an adult leader helping them with their work.
Otters
Timber Wolves
Boys or girls may join this section between the ages of 8 and 11.
Their motto is "Do Your Best".
They join in many games and practical activities based on
the Jungle Book as written by B-P's friend Rudyard Kipling. Much of their
learning is 'by doing'.
Explorers
Boys or girls may be members between ages 11 - 17.
Their motto is "Be Prepared".
The emphasis is by training through hands on training in outdoor
activities such as camping, hiking, canoeing and backpacking. The Explorer Troop operates in Patrols of 6 to 8 members led by a Patrol Leader who shares
responsibility with an adult leader for discipline, activity planning and
training the less experienced members.
Sea Explorers
A special branch of traditional Scout training called Sea Explorers is also supported in the CISA
Their motto is "Be Prepared".
CISA Sea Explorers follow the same program as Explorers do with the added element of learning seamanship, learning about marine navigation, boat handling and water safety.
Rovers
A section for young men or women over the age of 17 who may also become leaders, but who wish to remain uniformed members of a section.
Their motto is: "Service".
As B-P originally intended, there is no upper age limit. Rovers are organized in a self-organising Crew. Their motto is put into practice both in the group and in the community.