You’re probably wondering if the scouts are the right fit for your child. Will they make friends? Will they enjoy it? Is it worth the time?
For some children, joining the scouts can be nerve-racking, but that feeling never lasts long! They, like many others, enjoy making new friends, getting active and building skills for life.
At Oxfordshire Scouts, we accept and embrace every child and young person that comes to us. We help them to flourish in a fun, adventurous and co-operative environment.
Thinking of your child joining the scouts? Just fill in our simple form and join now.
Why Should Your Child Join the Scouts?
Skills for a life
At Oxfordshire Scouts, we aim to give children the skills they need for adulthood. We’ll help your child build teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills in a fun, active and safe environment.
Let’s get active!
We’re surrounded by screens – phones, televisions, ipads, and sometimes, it’s nice for children to get out, get active and make new friends. We do this through physical activities such as mountaineering, abseiling and archery, and we also have activities like dance, drama and comedy sketches.
Build confidence
We believe every child, no matter who they are, should feel confident in themselves and their abilities. We understand that all children are different, and we aim to help them be happy, well-rounded people.
Make friends
One of the best things about joining scouts is making new friends! Many scouts have gone on to keep their scouting friends for a lifetime. We encourage teamwork and leadership, so not only are your children building these skills they’re making new friends too.
Thinking of your child joining the scouts? Just fill in our simple form and join now.
Oxfordshire Scouts – For ages 6+
Our scout programmes cover different age ranges. This helps children and young people fit in with children of a similar age. Our activities are also geared towards the appropriate age groups, so nothing will ever be too much or too boring!
Beaver Scouts
This group is for our youngest members and is aimed at children 6-8 year’s old.
Cub Scouts
This group is aimed at children aged 8-10 year’s old.
Scouts
This group is aimed at children aged 10-14 year’s old.
Explorer Scouts
This group is aimed at teenagers aged 14-18 year’s old.
Scout Network
This group is aimed at adults aged 18-25 year’s old.
About Oxfordshire Scouts
Oxfordshire Scouts is a hub for all scout organisations based within Oxfordshire, we are part of The Scout Association and are a values based organisation. We’re passionate about encouraging all children in and around the County to join and have fun at scouts. More information about our key values can be found here.
We’re also always on the hunt for volunteers to help us. Volunteering with one of the Oxfordshire Scouts organisations can be very rewarding. To find out more, visit our volunteering page.
Why should children join Oxfordshire Scouts?
They will…
- Develop skills for life
- Build confidence and communication skills
- Make new friends and meet new people
- Get active and have fun
- Join groups with children of the same age
