Squirrels is a new provision for four and five year olds, to help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it’s most needed.
This new programme is currently open in 200 areas within the UK. Squirrels might not be open in your community just yet, but you can still register your interest in volunteering with Squirrels now.
A few days before 1st Gwydyr Squirrels were due to climb the first part of Eryri (Snowdon) a dad of one of the youngsters wished the group’s leader Kate Reeves good luck, telling her she had her work cut out taking the youngsters on such an expedition. “There’s no way my daughter will walk more than 10 yards without needing to be carried,” he told her.
It turns out he was wrong. This young girl was among eight Squirrels who donned their waterproofs and superhero pants and made their way up Wales’s highest and most famous mountain in the rain to raise money for Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue.
Find out moreSquirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.
The one hour 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.
Sessions will be 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.
Interest in supporting Squirrels?
We’ve had lots of help designing, piloting, and scaling our new early years section, Squirrels. You can find out who’s been part of the team below.
We have big ambitions to bring non-formal, early years education to the communities and families who could benefit the most. By 2023 we want to:
Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.
The one hour 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.
Sessions will be 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.
Learn more about the programme of work to support this age group and the reasons behind Squirrels >