Scouts are do-ers…
…and give-it-a-go-ers.
We question and listen and form wide open minds. We take a deep breath and speak up.
We think on our feet. See the big picture. Ignore the butterflies and go for it.
We get back up and try again. We think about what’s next, and plan for it. We jump in, get muddy, give back and get set.
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Every week we give almost half a million 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
Our History
The first camp for Sea Scouts was in 1909, following an experimental camp in 1907 that started Scouting worldwide.
37th Wolverhampton Sea Scout Group was registered in October 1939 and we’ve come a long way since.
Scouts is open to all: nationally, we now have over 102,000 girls and have started 834 sections in areas of deprivation since 2013. We believe it’s a priority to reflect the diversity of the communities we are in.
Our Sections
We offer regular weekly meetings and weekend activities for young people aged over four.
Squirrels (for ages four and five) are our newest addition, launching in 2022, and meet on a Monday evening. Through stories and games they learn about each other and the world around them at a time when their brains are developing fastest.
Beavers (for ages six to eight) meet on a Wednesday evening. They play games, do crafts and work towards a total of 45 badges, from Builder to Photographer, Cyclist to Space, working towards the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award, the highest award available to Beavers.
Cubs (eight to ten) meet on a Wednesday evening. The Cub programme has a greater focus on leadership and teamwork skills, while working towards up to 61 badges and playing lots of games.
Scouts (ten to 14) also meet on a Monday evening. Outdoor activities feature prominently, and throughout the year Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp.
For those over 14, a regular District Explorer Unit meets in Wednesfield, and the Young Leaders’ Scheme allows them to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections.
Our Activities
Our members work towards achieving badges and awards, leading to the Chief Scout’s Award, the top award in each section. From Circus Skills and Street Sports to Imagination and Public Relations, there is a wide range of choice of badges for all sections.
The journey to these awards takes our young people through many adventures and activities. These include climbing, abseiling, archery and shooting; while skills such as independence, teamwork and leadership are developed through our weekly meetings.
Interested?
We’re always looking for interested young people and volunteers to support our adventure. Click here to register your interest for a young person, or find out more about volunteering here.