This paper explores the field of leisure and scouting. The theoretical part of this work deals with the topic by describing the pedagogy of leisure, structured and unstructured activities in leisure time, the scouting movement, methods and forms of work in the scouting movement, and recent research on leisure time and scouting. The aim of this research work is to provide an insight into the experiences and thoughts of scout leaders and former participants of scouting troops about different aspects of spending leisure time in the scouting troops of the city of Sinj. Qualitative research was conducted using semi-structured interviews with a purposive sample of ten respondents. Out of the total number of respondents, three respondents are scout leaders, and seven respondents are former scouts. During the research, data was collected on the origin of the scout troops in the city of Sinj, the activities carried out in the scout troops, the influence of the scout troops on the development of the respondents and the community of the city of Sinj, the challenges of leading the scout troops and the future of the scout movement in the city of Sinj. Research results show that scouting has numerous psychophysical benefits for children and young people who participate in scouting troops, which is in line with the results of existing research. Respondents point out positive aspects such as the acquisition of scouting knowledge and skills, togetherness in the troops, the development of awareness of environmental protection and participation in various scouting activities. It is concluded that the scouting movement creates a safe and entertaining environment for the quality development of children and young people.