Scouting may have originated in the UK after Robert Baden-Powell founded the organisation in 1907, but the Scouting movement itself now spans 216 countries, with over 38 million Scout and Guide members. Here’s some information about us…
Learn about us and what we do.
Beavers: 6-8
This is where it all begins, Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.
Beavers are young people, aged 6 to 8, who:
Master new skills and try new things
Have fun and go on adventures
Make friends
Are curious about the world around them
Help others and make a difference, on their own doorsteps and beyond
Every week, they gather in groups called Beaver Colonies to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
Cubs: 8-10½
Scouts: 10½ to 14
Explorers: 14-18
Try more. See more. Do more. At Explorers you'll get the chance to dream big, find your place in the world and make memories to last a lifetime.
Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts.
Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.
Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.
Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:
Master new skills and try new things
Have fun and go on adventures
Make friends
Are curious about the world around them
Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond
Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
Volunteer:
Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way.
Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll guide you to an opportunity where you’ll:
Make friends and meet people
Try new things and challenge yourself
Get outdoors and get stuck in
Positively impact your community
Create vital opportunities for young people
Make memories that'll last a lifetime
If you can only occasionally help, that’s OK. Whether you’d like to be an activity planner, tea-maker or craft creator, we appreciate any time you can spare.
Jump in and get muddy. Give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it, and soon so will you.
Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged 10 ½ to 14 who:
Master new skills and try new things
Make new friends
Have fun and go on adventures, at home and abroad
Explore the world around them
Help 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.
When we meet:
Beavers:
Wednesdays - 17:45 to 18:45
Thursdays - 17:00 to 18:00
Cubs:
Mondays - 17:45 to 19:15
Thursdays - 18:30 to 20:00
Scouts:
Mondays - 19:30 to 21:00
Wednesdays - 19:30 to 21:00
Explorers:
Thursdays - 20:00 to 22:00
