Squirrels

Squirrel Scouts are our youngest members. They meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities.

Our Squirrels section is for young people aged 4 to 6 who enjoy:

  • Learning new skills and trying new things
  • Having fun and going on adventures
  • Making new friends
  • Following their curiosity in the world around them
  • Helping others and making a difference

Uniform and badge placement

You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!

Learn about what to wear in Squirrels Badge Placement

Awards

Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

Discover Awards


Squirrel leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Drey week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills.

Find out about volunteering

Moving up to Beavers

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

Find out about Beavers