Squirrels is our section for 4 to 6 year olds and the perfect first step into Scouts. In our Squirrel drey, which opened in January 2023, children play, explore and make new friends, learning skills for life through games, stories, crafts and time outdoors.
- Ages
- 4 to 6 years
- We meet
- Thursdays, 5:00pm to 5:45pm
- Where
- Scout HQ, Crown Street
- Top award
- Chief Scout's Acorn Award
What do Squirrels get up to?
- Games, songs and stories
- Getting outdoors and exploring nature
- Crafts, cooking and making things
- Learning about their community and the wider world
- Badges and awardsSquirrels earn their first badges for trying new things and work towards the Chief Scout’s Acorn Award, the top award for Squirrels. Find out more in all about badges.
- UniformSquirrels wear a red sweatshirt and our group necker, but you don’t need any uniform to start. See uniform and costs.
- Moving on to BeaversAt around 6, Squirrels move up to Beavers, ready for their next adventure.
