Squirrel Scouts
Play, learn and get outdoors.
We’re starting a new provision for four and five year olds called Squirrels, to help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it's most needed.
For 4 - 5 year olds
Squirrels. The newest branch of the Scouts family tree. Where 4 and 5 year olds can join in for the very first time.
This is an age when minds are fizzing, when energy and curiosity levels are sky high, when little lives are full of wow and wonder.
Set them climbing the tree. Who knows how far they’ll reach? But we’ll need your help to make this all happen.
Every week, Squirrels will gather to grow and learn their way through lots of different games and activities
Squirrels will achieve anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
The one hour sessions will be a brilliant opportunity for young peoples’ first step into Scouting and preparing them for school years.
Outdoors activities, fun, games, badges and so much more, Squirrels is the opportunity for young people to learn skills for life. Supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.
The Programme
We’re really excited to share the Squirrels programme with you!
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.
Squirrel
Leaders
All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe and open to all. Some lead the Drey week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills. No matter how much time you have to spare, find out about volunteering on your own terms.
Squirrel Dreys in Brent
