The Five Scouting Sections and when they meet

 

Joey-Scouts - HOP to adventure 

The Joey-Scout section comprises of girls and boys aged 6 & 7.  The Joey-Scout theme is "Help other People" (H.O.P.). Joeys learn about sharing, caring, nature and the world around them. 
Our Joey Mob meets on a Wednesday Evening from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. 

Cub-Scouts - Fun from the start  

Cub-Scouts have great fun doing a lot of interesting things!!  There are games to play, codes and skills to learn , places to see and new friends to meet.  Cubs is open to boys and girls aged from 8 - 10½. 
Our Pack meets every Wednesday evening from 7:15pm to 8:45pm. 

Scouts - The action of achieving  

When you become a Scout, you're accepting a challenge to plunge into action.  Scouts aren't told what to do by adults.  The Scout Leaders are there to help give direction but the Scouts are involved with planning the activities and making the decisions with other members of the Troop.  Scouts is open to girls and boys aged from 11 to 15 years. 
Out Troop meets every Thursday evening from 7:30 to 9:30pm. 

Venturers - Widen your horizons.

In Venturers you will be able to discover your place in the adult world.  Open to young men and women aged between 15 and 18 years, the program of activities is adventurous - for example last year our Unit went parascending, gliding, cross country skiing, hiking and canoeing.  The Venturers also organised a live band night and a 2 week 4WD expedition to the remotest areas of Australia.

Our Venturers meet as part of the Stringybark Venturer Unit every Friday night from 8pm to 10pm. 

Rovers - A challenge to succeed.

Are you prepared to push your mind and body to the limit?  If you're ready to accept that challenge then Rovers is for you.  The Rover section is Named the Birubi (which is Aboriginal for Southern Cross) Rover Crew, our members meet every Tuesday night from 8:00pm to 10:30pm. 
Visit the Victorian Rover home page for more information on the incredible activities of this section.

 

Awards in Scouting

Throughout the various Sections of Scouting there is a range of proficiency badges to be gained for special skills.  However, what is really important is the standard the members are encouraged to achieve in each Section:

  • Joey-Scouts   Buddy system

  • Cub-Scouts   Bronze, Silver and Gold Boomerangs

  • Scouts       Pioneer, Explorer and Adventurer Levels

  • Venturers   Venturer Award and Queen’s Scout Award

  • Rovers      Baden Powell Award

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