In January 2012 it was announced that Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, had become a volunteer of the Scouting Association. Although it is listed under her patronages on her official website, she is neither a patron nor president. The Queen is honorary Patron of Scouts UK and the Duke of Kent is honorary president.
Kate was part of the Brownies as a child and she has reportedly been an active volunteer with the Scout Association behind the scenes, volunteering her time privately with groups in North Wales and elsewhere. She has been seen on a few public occasions demonstrating scouting skills. During a 2012 visit to Vernon Park, Nottingham, she assisted, in skirt and heels, with putting up a tent during a scouting demonstration. In July 2012 she hosted an outdoor scouting event – beach barbecue and fishing lesson in Anglesey, Wales.
This is her most high profile engagement for the Scouts. According to the Scouting website:
The Duchess will attend the event together with around 20 other adult volunteers, learning new skills that will support her in her role as an occasional helper at her local Scout Group.
Possibly as a result of the criticism for the expense in using a helicopter for a previous engagement, Catherine took a first class 2 hour train ride to arrive at this engagement. She wore the red, white and blue UK adult scout scarf, primarily worn by Scouts travelling abroad. During her visit she got a tour of the facilities, learnt how to light a fire using a flint, cook unleavened dough twists over the campfire while sharing camaraderie with her fellow volunteers.
The Scouting association has an award-winning Volunteer training program; recognized with a National Training Award from UK Skills.
One of the Duchess of Cambridge’s areas of focus for her patronages is ‘helping children and young people to build their skills, confidence and aspirations’ as well as promoting outdoor activity. The Scouting association does just that by offering participants fun and adventure via hundreds of enriching activities.
For more information, visit the Scout Association website.
The Catherine Cambridge Report 
What is Katherine trying to prove by being very pregnant and wearing 5″ and 6″ spike heel shoes on solid ground while wearing boots on snowy/ice ground, I hope that she takes her unborn baby’s well being into consideration. Prevention is better than cure.
Would tend to agree with you about the shoes. It is unfortunate because many of the outfits she wears look better with heels than flats. Not sure we will see an end to the heels. Maybe she’s will have to learn the hard way.
Mariln:
Women like myself who have (miscarried) tend to be cautious. The risk does not worth it. A late former First Lady of the US have testified about the experience of *****. There is a time for everything.
Hi Mavis, I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriage.
We’ll have to see whether Kate loses the heels as she gets bigger. Hopefully she does what she feels is best for herself and her baby.