Squirrels

Every week, Squirrels will gather to grow and learn their way through lots of different games and activities

Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.

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

Sessions will be packed with outdoor activities, fun, games, badges, laughter, and so much more to help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life.

Sound like fun? That’s because it is. All that’s missing is you.

FAQ

Our Monday Drey meet on Mondays, from 17:30 - 18:30. Our Thursday Drey meet on Thursdays at the same time. Meetings are during standard school term-time.

All sections meet at Sheepfair Community Centre, Sheepfair, Rugeley, WS15 2AT.

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Anyone between the ages of 4 and 6! Inclusion is at the heart of our Squirrels story. Here at Scouts, we’re open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and faiths (including people of no faith). We’re committed to reaching out to new and different families and communities and including people who have never tried Scouts before.

Each badge is packed with wow and wonder, perfect for anyone who’s ever asked ‘Why?’ (or ‘Why not?’). You’ll tell stories and play games. Get active and explore the outdoors. Become a brilliant builder and a super chef. There’s something for everyone – and that means that there’s something for you.

Yes - just like the rest of our sections! Squirrels wear just a single red jumper or polo shirt. However, we don't want parents to worry about uniform just yet; once your child is settled into Squirrels, talk to the section leader for more information.

Please see the diagram below to see where the badges your Squirrel earns are placed on their uniform.

Investiture is a special time where someone makes their Scout Promise, and becomes a member of both 2nd Rugeley, and the worldwide Scout family. Some people call these Promise ceremonies and it’s often known as being ‘invested’. Parents/carers are often invited to watch the special occasion.

Traditionally, people will make the Scout sign while they’re making their Promise and the person leading the ceremony will often shake their hand afterwards, using the Scout handshake.

When new Squirrels have settled in and decided they want to stay, they will make their Squirrel Scout Promise, which is the same as the Beaver Scout Promise. They’re welcomed to Squirrels, and become a member of both their Drey (the name for a Squirrel group) and the worldwide Scout family.

They’ll get their Membership Award. This is a purple badge with a picture of the fleur-de-lis – an international symbol that’s worn by Scouts all over the world. They will also get some other local badges too, to show where 2nd Rugeley is located.

They’ll also get their scarf, which they can proudly wear, to show which Scout Group their Squirrel Drey is part of.

The Squirrel Scout promise will follow the same promise as the Beaver Scout promise. Squirrels will choose the promise that best suits them. Below are variations of the Squirrel Scout promise.

The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru.

Doing things safely is fundamental to everything we do at Scouts

Qualified Leaders will host a safe and secure programme aimed specifically at 4 and 5 year olds.

For every 6 Squirrels taking part in indoor activities, there will be at least one adult, plus a leader in charge.
Away from the safety of the usual meeting place, for every 4 Squirrels, there will be at least one adult, plus a leader in charge.
A minimum of 3 adults regardless of the number of Squirrels attending or the activity they are participating in.

If you have any further concerns, now or whilst your child is enrolled in any of our sections, please contact the section leader or our Group Scout Leader

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Squirrels will be able to move up to the Beaver section once they reach the age of 6. Details of our Beaver section can be found below.