You don't need to be Bear Grylls to help.

Our young people are rushing back to Scouts so we need volunteers to welcome them. Plus, it's good for you too.

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At scouts we are do-ers and join-in-ers who come along to gain skills for life each week. It can change your life so find out how here.

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Groups

With 12 groups in our district, there is bound to be one close to where you live. Find out more about the groups near you now.

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What We Do

We help change the lives of hundreds of young people across the New Forest. Find out what we do and how you can help.

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What happening with us?

Tails of the New Forest

Tails of the New Forest – 31st August 2024

Jump to: | What’s Coming Up? | Reminders, opportunities and notices | What’s been happening? Welcome to …

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Tails of the New Forest

Tails of the New Forest – 31st July 2024

Jump to: | What’s Coming Up? | Reminders, opportunities and notices | What’s been happening? Welcome to …

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Tails of the New Forest

Tails of the New Forest – 30th June 2024

Jump to: | What’s Coming Up? | Reminders, opportunities and notices | What’s been happening? Welcome to …

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Scouts are aged between 4 and 25 years and come from all walks of life. Find out more about our sections below:

Three squirrel Scouts play in the woods

Squirrels

The Newest branch of our family tree: Squirrel Scouts are made up of girls and boys aged between 4 and 6 years of age.

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Beavers

Fun and friendship: Beaver Scouts are made up of girls and boys aged between 6 and 8 years of age.

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Cubs

Active, exploring and energetic: Cub Scouts are girls and boys aged between 8 and 10½ years of age. 

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Scouts

Scouts is where the journey really takes off, They are girls and boys aged between 10½ and 14 years of age.

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Explorers

Adventure to the max and easier than ever to explore the globe. Explorer scouts are aged between 14 and 18.

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Scout Network

Take the lead and choose what you want to do. Scout Network is for 18 to 25 year olds.

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