Ages 4–6

Big colourful adventures for little Squirrels.

An hour of games, songs, sticky-tape inventions, and the occasional teddy-bears' picnic. Squirrels are our youngest section — we keep things short, joyful, and absolutely no admin.

Thu 5:30 — 6:30pm · at the hut, Stoney Lane
A typical week

What happens on a Thursday evening.

  1. 1Singing & circle games
  2. 2Crafts & messy stuff
  3. 3Stories about animals
  4. 4Outdoor play in the field
Highlights of the year

The bits they'll remember.

Teddy bears' picnic
Pumpkin patch trip
Squirrel sleepover (no, parents don't have to stay)
St George's Day parade
Cost: £42 per term (£3.50/week, including badges & insurance). Help with fees is always available — just ask, no questions.
Skills they'll earn

Badges Squirrels work toward

BADGE

Brilliant Builder

BADGE

Imaginative Adventurer

BADGE

Storyteller

BADGE

Outdoors Discoverer

"

I tell parents, if your kid leaves with paint on their face and a story to tell, we've done our job.

— Section Leader, Squirrels

You don't have to be Bear Grylls

Tea-makers, idea-havers, garage-rummagers — we'll find you a job that fits.

For as little or as much time as you can spare. Most of our volunteers are parents who didn't think they'd end up here either.

See volunteer roles →
Common questions

The stuff parents always ask.

+ What does my child need to bring?

Just a water bottle and weather-appropriate clothes for the field. Uniform comes after the first few weeks.

+ Is there a waiting list?

Sometimes. Sign up anyway — we'll tell you straight away where you stand and roughly when a place is likely.

+ My child has additional needs — can they join?

Yes. Always. Email us first and we'll have a chat about how to make it work.

+ Can I stay and watch?

First night, absolutely. After that, parents help out by rota, but you don't have to be there every week.