Squirrels
What if there was a place where adventures never end?Jump into Squirrels, the latest chapter in our Scouts story. A place where 4 and 5 year olds can join in the fun for the very first time.
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 Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.
Sessions are packed with outdoors activities, fun, games, badges, laughter, and so much more to help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the amazing leaders who plan and deliver such an inspiring programme.
Seeking bright eyed and bushy tailed new recruits
We’re looking for volunteers to help run our new Squirrel dray.
Take the leap and contact us now to learn more.
Squirrels Fire Station Visit 2024
The Squirrels enjoyed a visit to the Rawtenstall Fire Station. The Crew on duty gave them a tour of the Fire Engine and their facilities. They had a fabulous time and thank you to all those involved. More photos can be viewed here.
Easter Egg Chocolate Roll 2024
A week of intense competition came to an end with 8 lucky winners in our 2024 Easter Egg Chocolate Roll fundraiser. Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts took it in turn to roll or slide their 10 pence pieces towards the chocolate egg, the eventual winner being...
Squirrels Sleepover 2023
Thirteen very excited Squirrel Scouts descended on our Warren headquarters for our very first Squirrel Sleepover on Saturday 1st April 2023. The Squirrels very quickly got on with their first activity for the 24-hour stay which was Easter Craft related which also...
Eureka 2023
14 Squirrels, 38 Beavers and 40 Cubs participated in the East Lancashire County trip to Eureka. With exclusive use of the museum, we had a day filled with learning through play, exploring every corner of the museum and lots of fun!Everyone had the opportunity to learn...
Squirrels Fire Station Visit 2023
The Squirrels enjoyed their first adventure away from the headquarters. They visited the Fire Station in Rawtenstall where the Crew on duty gave them a tour of the Fire Engine and their facilities. They Squirrels had a fabulous time and thank you to all those...
Christmas Experience 2022
Members of the Group were pleased to see a welcome return of the Christmas Experience at the Bowley International Scout Campsite. This was an opportunity for our new Squirrel Scouts to have their first meeting away from our headquarters. 15 Squirrels and 45 Beavers...
Squirrel Scouts 1st Meeting
The 3rd of November 2022 saw the introduction of our new Squirrel Scout Section. 16 young people aged from 4 joined the Section to start their Scouting journey. This is the first brand-new Section in the Group for 38-years since we started Beaver Scouts in 1984. The...
A Brand New Chapter In A Well Known Tail
We’re launching Squirrels, a brand new programme for children aged 4 and 5 years old. Joining the existing 200+ young people that attend our sections each week, we're super excited to be opening a new Squirrel dray. Squirrels offers the best of Scouts – learning by...