Ages 4–6 Their very first adventures
An hour of organised mayhem for our youngest adventurers. Thursdays in term time at the Scout Hut.
Thu 5:30 — 6:30pm · at the hut, Stoney Lane
A typical week
What happens on a Thu evening.
- 1Gather and a game
- 2Make something
- 3Explore and discover
- 4Story and home time
Highlights of the year
The bits they'll remember.
Squirrels Launches
Meeting new friends
Making dens
Learning new skills
Cost: £15 ~£3.50 per week (monthly subs). Help with fees is always available — just ask, no questions.
Badges they'll earn 
Skills Squirrels work toward
Super Chef
Brilliant Builder
Exciting Experiments
Local Superhero
Acorn Award
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Squirrels is your child's very first taste of Scouting — an hour of friends, games and discovery, with no pressure and lots of fun.
— Squirrels Leader, 1st Beetley
You don't have to be Bear Grylls
See volunteer roles → 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.
Common questions
The stuff parents always ask.
+ How old does my child need to be?
Squirrels is for children aged 4 to 6. They can move up to Beavers once they turn 6.
+ Do they need a uniform straight away?
No — come along in comfy, weatherproof clothes for the first few weeks. We'll sort uniform once they've settled in.
+ How long are the sessions?
Just an hour, on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30pm during term time — perfect for little ones.