1st Needham Market Scout Group
A place to belong. Skills for life.
Fun, friendship and adventure for young people aged 4 to 25 in Needham Market. We’re growing fast, and with more volunteers we can welcome even more local young people.
- Ages 4 to 25
- Six sections
- Run by volunteers
Fun · Friendship · Adventure
Our sections
Find the right section
From first adventures at Squirrels to leading the way at Network, there’s a section for every age.
Squirrels4 to 6 yearsPlay, explore and make new friends.
Beavers6 to 8 yearsTry new things and discover the world.
Cubs8 to 10½ yearsBig adventures, new skills and lots of badges.
Scouts10½ to 14 yearsCamp out, take the lead and push your limits.
Explorers14 to 18 yearsExpeditions, leadership and bigger challenges.
Network18 to 25 yearsAdventure and volunteering for young adults.
How to join
Joining is easy
- Join our waiting listTell us about your young person and which section they’d like to join using our short online form.
- We find a spaceWe allocate places as soon as we can. This is usually at the start of a new term.
- Come and get stuck inA volunteer will get in touch to offer a place and let you know when to start.
We’re growing
Help us say yes to more young people
More families than ever want to join us, and most of our sections are full. Every new volunteer means more places for local young people, starting with a second Beaver colony. Give an hour a week or help out now and then. No experience needed, and we’ll support you all the way.
- Do something good for your community
- Gain skills for the future
- Make friends and memories
Scout Centre hire
Hire our Scout Centre
Our centre on Crown Street welcomes clubs, parties and community groups of up to 100 people. Every penny from hire goes straight back into local Scouting.
Group shop
Kit out for adventure
Group hoodies, t-shirts, fleeces, neckers and woggles for young people and leaders, all in one place.
News
What’s happening
We’re growing, and we need youMore families than ever want to join Needham Market Scouts. Most of our sections are now full, and local young…
Remembrance Sunday 2026On Sunday 8 November, our young people will join the community of Needham Market to remember those who gave their…
Cubs head out to Haughley ParkThis week our Cubs swapped the Scout HQ for Haughley Park, for an evening of wide games and backwoods cooking.Wide…
Life at Needham Scouts
Out and about
