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Squirrels

Squirrels. A new Adventure

Squirrels is a completely new provision for 4 and 5 year olds. There are plenty of reasons to get stuck in, as Squirrels gives young people the chance to:

  • Make friends
  • Have fun outdoors
  • Learn new things
  • Earn badges through fun activities

The one hour session will be a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step into being part of Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.

Will you be our next Squirrels volunteer?

Volunteering’s not just about giving back – the benefits go both ways. All of our activities are run by amazing volunteers. Volunteering lets you try new things, meet new people, and make a difference. We know that volunteering is #GoodForYou because when you volunteer, you’ll:

  • Do something good for your community and yourself
  • Gain skills for the future
  • Spend time with your children or gain experience with young people
  • Make friends
  • Make memories

Volunteering will keep your body and brain active as you make a huge difference to young people’s lives – helping them develop skills for life and learn a whole lot about themselves along the way.

It doesn’t matter if you want to get involved regularly or help out occasionally – we can find the right fit for you.

Find an opportunity that’s #GoodForYou today!

The Programme

Take a sneak peak at the amazingly adventurous, fun packed, skills building programme.

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The Uniform

The Squirrels have a smart look, and a perfect place to sew those well earned badges. Take a peak at what’s available for the Squirrels to wear.

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Moving On

Eventually, it’ll be time to say farewell to Squirrels and embrace your next big adventure. 

Learn about Beavers


Where are Squirrels

We currently run a squirrels drey in Bowburn and Framwellgate Moor, but hope to open more when we have more volunteers willing to take on the challenge!

Find them here

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