At what age can members join Scouts?

At what age can members join Scouts?

 Scouting is a rewarding and welcoming experience, regardless of your age, gender, or any previous experience in the global Scouting movement.

School age children can join a local Group and enjoy a journey of up to 20 years through the different Sections, which each have their own age-appropriate activities and colour-coded uniforms. Or first-timers can join at any point along the way. 

Leaders help young members through their transition up to the next Section, taking into account the child’s development and maturity for the move. We want the members to be excited about stepping up and ready to take on the next challenge.

Enthusiastic adult Leaders are always welcome too. No previous Scouting experience is needed.

Joeys 5-8 years

·       Young people must have had their fifth birthday and be eligible for school prior to commencing in this section.

Cubs 8-11 years

Scouts 11-15 years

Venturers 15-18 years

Rovers 18-25 years

Leaders – 18+ years


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