Squirrels

Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Squirrels is just the beginning of your big adventure.

Squirrels. A new adventure in a well known tail.

Squirrels is a completely new provision for 4–5 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

This new programme is currently open in 200 areas, 1st Hardingstone Squirrel Drey started May 10th 2022.

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.

Tree, two, one, go!

As the programme grows, we’ll have hundreds of activities for 4 and 5 year olds. There are already plenty of fun Squirrels activities within our activity finder, if you’re looking for something to keep young people occupied. Check out the activities and be inspired to give something new a go.

The programme

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

Our new 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.

Your closest Squirrels dreys

Hardingstone introduced Squirrels to our Group on the 10th May. The closest Drey to ours is 27th Northampton (Parklands).

Learn more about the Squirrels pilots

Our pilots showed that working with younger children opens up new opportunities for adults (especially parents) to try volunteering with Scouts. New volunteers have also shown an interest in supporting Scouts beyond the pilots and across different roles.

We tested three different models (family-led, partner-led and Scout-led) through the pilots to understand the best delivery model. They all ran the same programme, which combined the best of Scouts with what we (and the experts) know about young children’s needs.

Safety and safeguarding

Parents and new leaders can learn about how leaders are keeping our young people safe in Squirrels.

Inclusion

Scouts is an inclusive, values based movement. Check out how we have made sure inclusion has been at the heart of our Squirrels story.

Learn more about inclusion

Moving up to Beavers

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

General Information

Young people may join Squirrelsrs when they are 4 years old and remain in the section until they are 6 years old and are easily recognised by their distinctive red sweatshirts.

When and Where Do We Meet?

DrayFor AgesDayFromUntilLeader
Squirrel Scouts 4-6 Year OldsTues17:0018:00Louise Breen

Squirrels meet at The Scout Hut, High Street, Hardingstone, Northampton NN4 6BD.

Typical Squirrels Night

We welcome parents and carers to come in anytime if they want to experience or know more.  If you have any questions regarding the nightly or term programme please do come in and speak the Squirrel Leader(s).

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