Scouts gives young people aged 4 to 25 the chance to try new things, make friends and build skills for life. Here’s how to join 1st Needham Market Scouts.
Choose a section
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.
When we meet
| Section | Ages | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrels | 4 to 6 years | Thursdays | 5:00pm to 5:45pm |
| Beavers | 6 to 8 years | Tuesdays | 6:00pm to 7:00pm |
| Cubs | 8 to 10½ years | Thursdays | 6:45pm to 8:15pm |
| Scouts | 10½ to 14 years | Mondays | 7:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Explorers | 14 to 18 years | Wednesdays | 7:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Network | 18 to 25 years | Varies | Arranged by members |
Sections meet during school term time at our Scout HQ on Crown Street, Needham Market, IP6 8RY, unless we are out on an adventure. Network is run across Stowmarket District.
How joining works
- Join our waiting listTell us about your young person and which section they’d like to join. It only takes a few minutes.
- We find a spaceWe offer places in order as soon as one comes up, usually at the start of a new term.
- Come and get stuck inA volunteer will be in touch to offer a place and tell you when to start.
Why is there a waiting list?
Scouts is hugely popular in Needham Market, and right now most of our sections are full. Every section is run entirely by volunteers, and Scouts’ safety rules set how many adults we need for every young person. That means the number of places we can offer depends on the number of adults we have.
The good news? Every new volunteer lets us welcome more young people. With a few more adults on board we plan to open a second Beaver colony and offer more Squirrel places, and our new Scout HQ gives us the space to do it.
Good to know
- You don’t need a uniform to start. Find out what to wear and what it costs on our uniform and costs page.
- Scouts is for everyone. If your young person has additional needs, tell us when you sign up and we’ll talk through how we can support them.
- Already on the list? You can check the joining list at any time.
- Got a question? Get in touch and we’ll get back to you.