Our meetings take place on 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoons of the month, even during school holidays, inside The Cove, from 1pm-4pm. Prior to our meeting, our dedicated leaders arrive early to ensure everything is set up just right. They diligently prepare the space, put up our flags and organize the equipment for the session, ensuring a seamless experience for all.
We warmly welcome all children aged 5 and above, as well as siblings, who are able to leave their wards. You don’t have to be a member of Scouting or Guiding to join in the fun, but if you are, and you have your shirt with you please do wear it. Stay as long as you like – from a few minutes to the whole session.
Upon arrival, each child is bestowed with a meaningful gesture. They are given one of our distinctive scarves to wear during the activities, symbolizing their membership in the Group for the session.
Our activities revolve around engaging Guiding and Scouting themes, offering a diverse range of projects. From crafts and games to map and compass work, recycling and camp skills, there’s always something exciting to explore. Children have the opportunity to work towards earning Rainbow, Brownie, Guide, Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, and Scout badges, fostering personal growth and accomplishment.
As our meeting draws to a close, the unit scarves are gently collected, serving as cherished mementos of our time together. We love to hand out stickers to commemorate attendance.
Due to the unique nature of our Group, children typically attend one or two meetings during their stay. However, for our long-term patients seeking further involvement in Scouting and Guiding, we extend a special invitation. We encourage them to make their promise and become official members of our Group, forging an enduring connection with our community. If that sounds like something you would like to do then please speak with one of our leaders or drop us an email.
Our Group stands apart from mainstream groups in several remarkable ways:
- We embrace a wide age range, welcoming children aged between five and eighteen years
- The attendance for each meeting is unpredictable, as it fluctuates from four or five children one week to perhaps twenty the next. Our busiest gatherings often occur during school holidays when our young members have more availability to join us.
Come and join us for an afternoon filled with adventure and camaraderie. Whether you’re a Squirrel, Beaver, Rainbow, Cub, Brownie, Scout, or Guide, or simply interested in having fun, the 17th Holborn Scout and Guide Group is waiting to welcome you to our vibrant community! To find out more, check out the rest of our website and discover the endless possibilities that await.
We can’t wait to meet you.
