Every week, Squirrels will gather to grow and learn their way through lots of different games and activities
It
actually brings us back to Brownsea Island where the first Scout camp was held
back in 1907! Brownsea Island is one of the few places in the UK that red
squirrels are still out in the wild so the Scout Movement has taken it back to where it
all began, for its youngest section. It’s also why the uniform is a red
jumper for the red squirrels on Brownsea Island.
Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.
The 50 minute sessions will be a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step into being part of Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.
Sessions will be packed with outdoors activities, fun, games, badges, laughter, and so much more to help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the amazing leaders who plan and deliver such an inspiring programme.
.The 37th Bournemouth Scout Group opened it's first Squirrel Dray on Friday 19th of May 2023. It meets every Friday evening during termtime, for 50 minutes, starting at 5.30pm and concluding at 6.20pm. Please feel free to contact us if you want further information.
Making the promise is a big celebration within a Squirrel Drey. Every time a new Squirrel decides to join, they chat through their promise with their leader before saying it out loud in front of their fellow Squirrels. Family and friends might come along to see this, too. Doing this is called being ‘invested’ into Squirrels, and it usually takes place once you’ve had a few weeks to settle in.
Everyone is unique but there are some things all Squirrels agree on – such as treating everyone with kindness and promising to do their best. Depending on their own beliefs, they might also promise to live by their faith.
Squirrels choose the promise that best suits them.
Versions of the Squirrel Scout Promise (in Alphabetical order)
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Atheist or of no faith background
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Buddhist
I promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to act with love towards everyone.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Christian
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Hindu
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love the world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Humanist
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love our world.
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Jewish
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love God
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Muslim
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Allah
The Squirrel Scout Promise for members who are Sikh
I promise to do my best and to be kind and helpful and to love Waheguru.
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