Joeys

Joey Scouts meet each week during term time as a Joey Scout Unit and wear their section’s uniform shirt, the scarf of the local Scout Group they belong to and a woggle to hold their scarf together.

Through their adventures, Joey Scouts are encouraged to try new things, explore emerging interests, and enjoy the activities that they themselves have chosen to do. The Joey Scout section focuses on the symbolism of Australian nature, using our diverse landscape to help Joey Scouts experience new activities and challenges.

Heading outdoors is one of the best things about being a Scout; Joey Scouts go camping, discover new places, try adventurous activities and learn about the world. Through engaging with nature and learning in the outdoors, Joey Scouts start to imagine and discover more about themselves and the world around them.

The highest achievement in the Joey Scout section is the Joey Scout Challenge Award.

Cubs

Each week during term time Cub Scouts get together for about an hour and a half for fun and adventures. Cub Scouts have a role as part of a Patrol (small team) and a Unit (all Cub Scouts as a group).

Cub Scouts begin to decide their own adventures and take more responsibility in their Scouting process. They explore further into nature and their communities, building understanding of their responsibilities to both. Their activities include sports meetings, visits to interesting destinations such as factories and fire department headquarters, plus trips to the zoo and museums. They learn bushcraft and how to fly model airplanes – some even fly in real planes.

There’s a lot more Cub Scouts do too!

Scouts

As Scouts, youth members follow the Plan>Do>Review model to independently manage their activities within their Patrol groups, taking more responsibility for themselves and others, and pushing out of established comfort zones.

In Scouts, the balance of leadership shifts from adults to you, as Scouts take charge over their direction. With support, Scouts challenge themselves in new ways and through new interests, experiencing achievement, making mistakes and overcoming the challenges of both.

Creativity is a focus, helping Scouts to find new ways to solve problems as a Patrol, while expressing their evolving characters. Through this process, Scouts learn about their individual priorities and channel energy into their passions and interests.

Young people involved in Scouts build confidence and learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team.Scouts get together at weekly Scout Unit meetings for about two hours, plus doing lots of weekend activities. They receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills, together with the all-important basic theories needed to help deal with life’s emergencies.

Every three years, Scouts have the opportunity to attend a Australian Scout Jamboree where they join 10,000 other youth members from around Australia and across the world for a 10 day camp.

Venturers

Venturer Scouts are challenged to ‘look wide’ – to seek opportunities for adventure that they may not have previously thought possible, through fun, adventure and personal challenges.

Venturer Scouts are encouraged to pursue their interests in greater depth, through activities that include exploring wilderness Australia, camping above the snowline or diving on coral reefs; abseiling into a limestone cave or climbing a sheer rock face; and white water kayaking and mountain biking on expeditions across real mountains.

Venturer Scouts drive their own Unit programs, guided by highly trained and experienced adults. Through the Unit program, Venturer Scouts practice and enhance their leadership and planning abilities, develop necessary skills and safety techniques, find a sense of belonging and share the experience of personal development.

Every three years, Venturer Scouts have the opportunity to attend a Australian Scout Jamboree where they join 10,000 other youth members from around Australia and across the world for a 10 day camp.

Rovers

By taking part in the many opportunities available as a Rover, young men and women experience fun, fellowship and personal growth. Rover Scouts see the purpose of Scouting realised – they are well rounded individuals ready to help create a better world.

Rover Scouts build on their roles as active members of their local, national and global communities, becoming increasingly aware of the challenges facing communities and the environment, tackling real issues and influencing positive change.

Rovers meet as a Unit and participate in a variety of activities that offer the opportunity to mix socially, be physically and mentally challenged and develop spiritually. Each Rover Scout Unit is different and chooses the activities that suit its members the most.

Joining a Rover Scout Unit can open doors to new friendships, fun, adventure and unforgettable experiences, while at the same time developing leadership and organisational skills.

Rover Scout Unit activities are planned and run by the Rover Scouts themselves, whether it’s a simple weekend away for just several people, a major event involving thousands of participants, or anything in between!

Every three years, Rover Scouts have the opportunity to attend a Australian Rover Moot, where they join about 1,000 other Rover Scouts from around Australia and across the world for a 10 day camp. There are also opportunities to attend international Rover Moots and the World Moot every 4 years.

More information can be found at the Rover Scouts website.