Beaver Scouts are young people usually aged between 6 to 8 years old.
They belong to the first and youngest Section in the Scouting family.
Easily recognised by their distinctive turquoise sweatshirts, Beaver Scouts enjoy making friends, playing games, going on visits and helping others.
Parents Guide to Beaver Scouts
Click to view the guide.
When: Mondays 5.30 – 6.45pm
Where: St. Francis Hall, 113 Hawkwood Crescent, E4 7UH (next to the forest).
Cub Scouts are boys and girls aged 8 to 10½.
There are loads of fun things that you can do as a Cub Scout. You will get a chance to try lots of different activities like swimming, music, exploring, computing and collecting. If you do them properly you will get a badge which you can wear on your uniform.
Cub Scouts also get to go on trips and days out. Sometimes you will be able to go camping with the rest of your Pack. This means you will be sleeping in a tent and doing loads of outdoor activities.
Parents Guide to Cubs
Click to view the guide.
When: Mondays 7.00 – 8.30 pm
Where: St. Francis Hall, 113 Hawkwood Crescent, E4 7UH (next to the forest).
Scouts are younger teenagers aged 10½ to 14.
From archery and climbing to night hikes and zorbing, being a Scout gives you the chance to get stuck into loads of activities you wouldn’t normally get to do.
Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlight being camping. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp.
Parents Guide to Scouts
Click to view the guide.
When: Fridays 8.00 – 10.00 pm
Where: St. Francis Hall, 113 Hawkwood Crescent, E4 7UH (next to the forest).
If you are aged 14 – 18 you can join the Chingford Explorer Scout Unit.
Explorers can also volunteer and train to be Young Leaders.
If you are aged 18 – 25 you can join the Network section of Waltham Forest District scouts.
If you are aged over 18 there are many ways you can join in and get involved as a volunteer. Talk to us directly at the 10th or contact Waltham Forest District to find out more.