What is Cub Scouts all about?

Cub Scouts is for girls and boys starting from 8 years of age who transition to the Scout Unit before turning 12.

Cub Scouts are:

• Creating their own paths

• Developing their sense of place

• Exploring the world around them

• Encountering new experiences

• Expanding perspectives

• Determining their own adventures

• Building upon friendships

We meet once a week on Wednesday evenings 7-8.30pm as well as going on some super cool weekend activities.

There are fun camps for Cub Scouts which could have interesting themes like ‘Space Odyssey’ or ‘Pirates on the High Seas’. One you have some experience, you can even join a 5-day ‘Cuboree’ with hundreds of other excited Cub Scouts at Gilwell Park, near Gembrook.

Learn life skills while having fun

Scouts is for girls and boys, aged from 11 years, to enjoy learning life skills and Scouting values in a safe, fun and youth-driven environment. Scouts transition to the Venturer Scout Unit before turning 15.

Scouts are:

• Experiencing big changes

• Exploring their changing sense of self

• Focussing more on peer networks

• Transitioning from Primary to Secondary school

• Finding new ways to express themselves

• Exploring and forming their personal identity

We meet once a week on Thursday evenings 7pm-9pm. As members work their way through the higher age groups on the Scouting pathway, they are gradually given more responsibility for themselves and others.

The activities and badges become more challenging as well. Camping for Scouts can mean a new level of self-sufficiency, and adventures can demand a greater level of risk management.

Patrol Activities are at the heart of the program. Scouts are encouraged to Plan, Do and Review activities that interest them on the way to achieving their all-important Milestone Badge.

The whole activity, including cost and transport arrangements, is planned with their Patrols and presented to their Unit Council for approval. Examples might include a canoeing day, a sailing course or a geocaching adventure. Afterwards, the activity is reviewed by the Patrol.

Scouting is youth-led and adult-supported. Leaders are often scratching their heads in amazement at the wonderful ideas that youth members come up with!

Let’s not forget one other huge event that has all of us scratching our heads! Somehow, every three years, we pull off a minor miracle by running the Australian Scout Jamboree. Thousands of Scouts camp out together for ten days of activities, based in a purpose-built tent-city with its own newspaper and radio station. Plus there are visits from Cub Scouts and day trips away from the Jamboree site.

Life in Scouts is never boring!

Are You Ready For NEW Adventure? Look Wide!

Venturer Scouts are young people aged between 14 and 18 years old, dedicated to fun, adventure and serving the community. Venturers Scouts transition to the Rover Scout Unit after turning 18 whilst Venturer Scouts who turn 18 during Year 12 can wait to transition until they complete Year 12.

Venturers are:

• Discovering and exploring independence

• Broadening their perspectives

• Securing their interests and priorities in life

• Relying strongly on peer support

• Taking on more responsibilities

• Seeking purpose, challenge and risk

When you’re dealing with your toughest years in school and making decisions about your future, Venturer Scouts offer vital breathing space. You can focus on friendship and personal growth, while picking up valuable life skills along the way.

Venturer Scouts enjoy interstate, national and even international travel experiences. We take time out to work on mental and physical well-being. You can learn to fly, abseil down cliffs or climb mountains.

Camping steps up to a whole new level of adventure, with snow challenges, rafting, horse riding and scuba diving. It’s all about healthy risk-taking.

As a Venturer Scout, you can contribute to the Scouting movement through the Venturer Scout Youth Council. Your voice really counts.

We also provide a supportive environment for you to develop your ideals. You can discuss moral and social issues, which might include religion and spirituality or gender and relationships. Scouts, Venturer Scouts, Rover Scouts and Leaders walk together in Melbourne’s annual Pride March.

Your achievement really steps up in Venturer Scouts and can earn vocational qualifications, recognised across Australia or you can use your Scouting experiences towards your VCE.

The Queen’s Scout Award, the Peak award for Venturer Scouts, is so highly respected that several universities will recognise it for entry purposes.

You don’t need to have any previous Scouting experience. We’ll help you catch up.

Venturers can help you find your way in life!

Scouting offers adults a host of rewarding opportunities to help make a difference in young people’s lives.

You’re never too old to join the adventurous life of Scouting, even if you haven’t been involved before.

Young adults, of 18 to 25, can also join Rovers for some amazing challenges and adventures.

If a leadership role isn’t for you, there are many other ways to get involved in the world’s largest youth movement, such as joining our group committee or becoming a rostered parent helper.

There are endless opportunities for all adults over 18 who step up into roles as Scout Leaders. Many of our 3500 adult Leaders in Victoria are parents of members, but many are just energetic people who thrive in a positive, supportive atmosphere and enjoy helping young people be the best they can.

The personal satisfaction of helping young people to achieve their goals is immense, and your sense of personal achievement when you help them through a hurdle is nearly as strong as theirs!

Where else can you take part in abseiling, rock climbing, scuba diving, and countless other adventurous activities with wonderful company and low costs?

Scouting Leaders have incredible travel opportunities, interstate and overseas, to share discoveries with youth members.

And you’re never alone, with thousands of fellow Leaders to turn to in a giant, supportive network of friends.