Squirrels. The newest branch of the Scouts family tree. Where 4-6 year olds can join in too.
This is an age when minds are fizzing, when energy and curiosity levels are high, when little lives are full of wow and wonder.
Set them climbing the tree. Who knows how far they’ll reach?
As a volunteer organisation, we can’t do it all by ourselves, so we are also looking for passionate and enthusiastic adults who would like to get involved, and with flexible scouting, the commitment can be as much or as a little as you are prepared to offer.
Programme
Each badge is packed with wow and wonder, perfect for anyone who’s ever asked ‘Why?’ (or ‘Why not?’). You’ll tell stories and play games. Get active and explore the outdoors. Become a brilliant builder and a super chef. There’s something for everyone – and that means that there’s something for you.
When designing the badges and activities for Squirrel Scouts, our goal was to create:
- an age-appropriate programme,
- that meets the Theory of Change,
- and is respected by Early Years practitioners,
- without compromising our Scout values,
- which encourages community and home learning,
- and works in areas of deprivation and for diverse ethnic communities.
To do this, we wrote, tested and updated a programme proposal with nearly 400 people to create badges full of adventure, fun, and, of course, skills.
Want to Join?
Would you like to join our people learning #skillsforlife? You can register your interest by adding your name to Our Joining List.
