Frequently Asked Questions

The Scout shop has an extensive overview of Beaver, Cub, Scout and Leader uniforms and accessories. Currently our plan is to ask for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts to have at least the sweat / shirt (the one badges go on, but there are also polo shirts and hooded sweatshirt) plus a scarf. We would recommend jeans and trainers normally or school trousers if we are doing something formal. Please see Scout shop. The uniform creates a real sense of team.

We do not expect a child to have their uniform on their first meeting. We would ideally like them to have one as soon as is practical but definitely by the time they are invested and get their Scarf which is about 4 weeks after starting.

You may want to send them along with a waterproof in case we go outside on some events.

 We do a mixture of games and exercises that offer fun and adventure and get them thinking and working as a team. We are very lucky as the Scouting Association has a storehouse of games and exercises used over many years that deliver an exceptional experience. It is called the programme and all Scout Groups draw from this. They will have the opportunity to earn badges on a wide range of subjects and gain a sense of achievement, There will be a range of outdoor activities and visits to places like fire stations and other areas of interests.

The Programme and Events pages provide a good insight into the types of things we do.

We truly welcome support from any parents wishing to assist and join the team, the more we have the more fun it will be and the easier to ensure we have the right level of support. There will be activities outside of running the formal meetings that you could also help with, raising money, preparing for and supporting special events, helping maintain the hall and much more!, you can really help by showing an active interest in what they are doing and help them prepare and work towards their badges. 

Safeguarding and Child protection is our number one priority at all times. The Scout Association has a robust Child Protection Policy which is what we follow. All leaders are required to complete safeguarding training initially, and maintain that training as part of ongoing learning

Everyone who is involved at 1st Waldridge Fell Scouts whether a team member, member of the Executive or an occasional adult helper is required to have an Enhanced DBS check and be registered with the Scout Association. There is a standard procedure for this, and it is handled by Atlantic Data. These checks are initially processed by the Lead Volunteer who then submits them . Once the DBS check is completed and we are notified the individual is then considered screened for working with children within the context of a Scout Group. 

Young peoples subscriptions are £15/Month per child, Young leaders, parent and volunteers are all free, as we believe in zero cost volunteering

We meet at the scout hut, for more information on where we are and how to find us, check out the contact us page. 

Click on any of the Join Scouts links on this site to register your interest for your child joining scouts, for adult volunteers, you can register your interest Here

You can find a diagram for where your badges go on each section page here: 

Beavers

Cubs

Scouts

No, All of our team are unpaid volunteers

The Scout Association is committed to being inclusive of all young people, regardless of ability or disability and has a clear Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy. There is flexibility within Scouting and all Scout groups should make reasonable adjustments wherever possible to support the inclusion of young people with disabilities or additional needs.