Squirrels

4 - 6 years

Squirrels

Squirrels is a new section for 4 - 6 year olds. Outdoors activities, fun, games, badges and so much more, Squirrels is the opportunity for young people to learn skills for life. Supported by amazing leaders delivering an inspiring programme.

The number of Squirrel Dreys is growing across the County - if you are interested in starting a new Drey, contact us.

If you are looking for support or more information with regards to the section please feel free to get in touch with Julie.

The Squirrels can earn:

  • 12 Activity Badges
  • Staged Activity Badges
  • Four Challenge Awards
  • a Top Award
  • a Membership Award
  • a Joining In Award
  • a Moving On Award

Upcoming County Squirrel events

Squirrels - Christmas Trail
7th December 2024

Christmas Fayre at Lower Grange Farm
14th December 2024, 11:00 - 15:00

Howletts - Take Over Weekend 2025
27th - 28th September 2025

Early Years - Training Support

To help support the new Squirrels sections we have training funded by Kent Reconnect Grants and delivered by The Education People. Sign up to join the sessions here - many of the sessions are transferable to older sections.

Find out more and book your place

Grow an Acorn

Acorns drop from Oak trees in late September, Drop your acorn into a cup of water, if it sinks it is good to plant, Plant in Autumn for growth in spring, When your sapling is strong enough, we will plant them at Lower Grange Farm.

Once you have planted your Acorns, please register

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Youth sections

Squirrels
4-5 years

Beavers
6-8 years

Cubs
8-10½ years

Scouts
10½-14 years

Explorers
14-18 years

Network
18-25 years

Coming up

First Aid - Complete course (10A&B)
13th October 2024, 9:15

First Aid - Complete course (10A&B)
19th October 2024, 9:30

Jamboree on the Air Weekend
19th - 20th October 2024

Dean's Legacy Fund - Paintball
20th October 2024, 10:30 - 15:30

Network District Reps Meeting
22nd October 2024

Contact us

Kent County Scout Council
Kent Scouts Activity Centre
Lower Grange Farm
Grange Lane
Sandling
Maidstone, Kent
ME14 3DA

Telephone: 01622 397070
9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

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