We are really excited about welcoming 4 and 5 year olds into Squirrels, to help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it’s most needed. This is the first new age range to join since Beavers over 35 years ago, and we know from pilot work around the UK that many young people and their families are keen to get involved.
As a County team, we are supporting the opening of Squirrel Dreys and will start launching throughout 2022-23. Squirrels might not be open in your community just yet and not all Scout Groups will have a Drey in 2022.
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 sessions will be a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step into being part of Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.
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
