Our Sections
Four Youth Sections make up our Scout Group 

The 17th Nene (The Hamptons) Scout Group currently has One Squirrel Scout Drey, One Beaver Scout Colony, One Cub Scout Pack and a Scout Troop, each unit has a name and all the names of the units’ link together. We have named all our units’ after UK chief Scouts past and present, Our Squirrel Scout Drey is named 'Purdy' after our 8th Chief Scout George Purdy 1996 - 2004. Our Beaver Scout Colony is named ‘Grylls’ after our 10th Chief Scout Bear Grylls 2009 - 2024. Our Cub Scout Pack is named after our Scouting founder and 1st Chief Scout and is called ‘Baden Powell’ after Lord Baden Powell, who was Chief Scout from 1907 - 1941, and finally our Scout Troop is called ‘Duncan’ named after our 9th Chief Scout Peter Duncan (former Blue Peter Presenter 1980’s) 2004 – 2009.

Squirrel Scouts - Purdy Drey
4 to 6 years, Tuesday 17:15 - 18:15
To help young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it's most needed.

Beaver Scouts - Grylls Colony
6 to 8 years, Monday 18:00 - 19:00
Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.

Cub Scouts - Baden-Powell Pack
8 to 10½ years, Thursday 19:00 - 20:30 
Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.

Scouts - Duncan Troop
10½ to 14 years, Tuesday 19:00 - 20:30
Jump in and get muddy. Give back and get set. Scouts ignore the butterflies and go for it, and soon so will you.

Young Leaders' Scheme - Explorer Scouts
14 to 18 years
Explorer Scout Young Leaders are Explorer Scouts who volunteer alongside adult leaders in a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop.

The Volunteering Team
18 years +
Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people

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