Skills for life

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.

But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.

Every week we give 6-14 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.

Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your young person’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.

Contact us to find out about how we can help your young person discover their ‘thing’: from archery to coding to performance art and everything in between.

Beavers

6 to 8 years

When you join Beavers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know.

Learn about being a Beaver >

Cubs

8 to 10½ years

Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. From athletics and astronomy to photography and pioneering, there’s something for everyone.

Find out more about being a Cub >

Scouts

10½ to 14 years

Scouts start small but think big, always challenging themselves to do more and be more.

Find out about being a Scout >

Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it

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.

Find out more about Volunteering >