Check out the following sections sites to get a feel for the activities we do.
Joey Scouts: Blog | Facebook
Cub Scouts: Blog | Facebook
Scouts: Blog | Facebook
Venturer Scouts: Blog | Facebook
Available Spaces
| 7 | Joey Scouts |
| WL | Cub Scouts |
| 10 | Scouts |
| UL | Venturer Scouts |
| WL = Wait List | UL = Unlimited |
When are we on
Beenleigh Scout Group currently runs 4 sections:
| Joey Scouts: | 6 to 8 years | Tuesday's 6:30pm to 7:45pm | |
| Cub Scouts: | 7 to 11 years | Tuesday's 6:30 to 8pm | |
| Scouts: | 10 to 14 Years | Friday's 7 to 9pm | |
| Venturer Scouts: | 14 to 18 years | Monday's 7 to 9pm |
What happens at Scouts?
Each section has dedicated leaders ,who volunteer their time, in running structured scouting activities. These activities are based on a core teachings that will lead youth members in earning badges. The goal in each section is to provide youth members with an opportunity to explore:
- who they are,
- challenge them to:
- do their best,
- work towards goals, and
- provide opportunities to be leaders in the sections.
Joey and Cub section activities are fully organised by the leaders and work toward earning the badges.
The Cub Section members are organised into groups, called Sixes. Each group has a leader (Sixer) and an assistant leader (Second). Their job is to step up and help mentor the cubs in that section and do special duties, such as break the Australian Flag. In being leaders they are asked to attend Pack Councils,once a term, to provide feedback and add their suggestions to activities they would like to see run on nights and at camps.
In the Scouts, Youth Members are assigned to patrols, with a Patrol Leader and Assistant Patrol Leader. The PL and APL plan nightly activities and provide input into camps. By providing this level of leadership, youth members are given a chance to step up and coordinate activities, the skills attained will help them through the high school years and later in life. It also provides an opportunity for ownership of their patrols and a sense of achievement, when things run well. The adult leaders attend each week and are there for support and mentoring to ensure that activities run smoothly, and coordinate camps.
The Venturer section is completely run as a unit. They have one committee that plan out all activities. The Venturer Leader is there as moral support, as a mentor and to ensure that the activities are within the bounds of scouting rules and regulations.
In the end, the final goal for a youth members time in Scouting is to:
- learn by doing,
- develop leadership skills,
- experience different activities possibly not available at home,
- have heaps of fun,
- provide an opportunity to develop into 'Good Citizens' of the community, and
- take away skills that can be used their entire life
What costs are involved?
Complusory fees
- A yearly membership fee of around $170 that covers QLD Registration and Insurance.
- Registration fees are allocated on a sliding scale from April 1 and reducing each month, depending on when you commence.
- The amount you are expected to pay will be advised on the first night
- A $7 weekly sub paid as a term fee. On average a term works out to 10 weeks, so term fees are set at $70 four times a year.
- There is a uniform, consisiting of a Section Shirt, Scarf, Woggle & Hat. On average the costs come around $70.
- There is a requirement on school style shorts and pants, Blue, Grey or Beige (Sand), Please do not send them in jeans, denim shorts, board shorts or army pants.
- Camps - these can range from $40 to $90 depending on the type of camp. At a minimum there are 3 camps a year for Cubs, Scouts and Venturers.
- Outings - any activity that is not at the den or outide of our regular den night, this can be a sleep over, or trip to the museum, Air activities, sailing sessions etc.
Ok I have got this far, so what's next?
In Scouting there is a 'try before you buy' policy.
If you decide Scouting is for you:
- notify us by calling 0490 181 933, or email us to see if a space is available.
- If so, you will be invited to attend a New Member Information Session on the last Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Where we will give you all the information you need and a coffee or tea to help ease you in.
- Once you have attended, we will invite you to come along for a free night trial on the next available night.
- arrive 20 minutes prior to the den night wear clothing that will allow for running and having fun,
- must also wear closed in shoes.
- fill out our Non Member Activity Form , and
- lastly bring a smile and loads of enthusiasm.
If you choose to continue:
- Membership forms, registration and term fees must be paid on the next visit, this ensures the new member is covered under Scouting insurance.
- There is a 6 week cooling off period, this is chance to see if they want to remain.
- New member are provided an introduction to scouting, via a journey card, that highlights 6 areas specific to becoming invested. They are not required to wear the uniform during the first 6 weeks.
- During those initial 6 weeks, if you decide to no longer become a member then a full refund of the registration fees can be obtained upon application.
- After 6 weeks your youth member can will be invested into Scouting. You will be required to have the uniform for this event.
We look forward to seeing you at your first night.
