Scouting and Guiding offer some amazing opportunities for young people, across Dorset, and adult volunteers too!
To find out the best option for your little Mumblers, check out the below and then follow the link.
Scouts is welcoming of all, boys and girls, with groups across the county, in most villages and towns.
Squirrels
The newest section of Scouting! Squirrels is for 4-6 year olds, and helps to develop lots of skills – they can even work towards badges and awards like the other sections.
Beavers
Beaver Scouts are ages 6-8 and cover loads of topics and activities on brilliant programmes.
Cubs
Cub Scouts are aged 8-10.5 years, expanding on the topics covered in the younger sections, as well as introducing more!
Scouts
Scouts is for young people aged 10.5-14, with loads of awards, activities and programmes open to this age group.
Explorers
Explorer Scouts follow on from Scouts, for ages 14-18. As well as all the activities, there are even more awards, including a partnership with the Duke of Edinburgh award.
Network
18-25 year olds can enjoy Network, either in its own right, or alongside a volunteering role.
You can find your nearest group, join a waiting list or volunteer, right here!
Guides welcomes girls across Dorset, with many units local to villages and towns.
Rainbows
Rainbow Guides is open to 4-7 years and promotes learning through play, within its programme.
Brownies
For girls age 7-10, Brownies offers a varied programme to develop on that of Rainbows.
Guides
Guides is for ages 10-14 and focuses on inspiring and challenging girls.
Rangers
Girls aged 14-18 can enjoy Rangers which helps encourage girls to take the lead.
You can findest your nearest Girlguiding section here!
