Squirrels is Scouts for 4 to 6 year olds
Squirrels is the newest part of Scouts and it’s all about learning through play.
Squirrels get outside, explore nature and try new things with friends. They might build a blanket den, plant seeds, or go to a local shop and work out what 50p will buy. Each activity helps them grow in confidence and learn to share, listen and work together.
Squirrels earn badges like Feel Good, Be Active, Explore Outdoors, Brilliant Builder and Exciting Experiments. A group of Squirrels is called a Drey, and it usually meets for about an hour each week.
Where Squirrels meet
| Group | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Howdon | Tuesday 5pm | St Paul’s Community Centre, Willington Quay, Wallsend |
| 4th Tynemouth | Tuesday 4:30pm | 4th Tynemouth Scouts, Preston, North Shields |
| 5th Tynemouth | Thursday 5pm | Spring Gardens Primary School, North Shields |
| 1st Meadow Well | Thursday 5pm | Meadow Well Connected, North Shields |
| 1st Wallsend | Wednesday 5pm | Trinity Methodist Church, Wallsend |
| 18th Wallsend | Monday 4:30pm | Wallsend Baptist Church, Wallsend |
Ready to join?
Fill in one form and we’ll find your child a place at the nearest Drey with space.
Could you help run Squirrels?
Many of our Squirrel volunteers are parents who wanted to spend more time with their child. You don’t need any experience and we’ll train you. Find out about volunteering.