We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

The 1st Effingham Scout HQ is set in the beautiful and spacious King George V playing fields just off the A246.

Welcome to 1st Effingham

The HQ is used by our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and the District Scout Shop. We also allow other organisations to use our facilities in return for a donation to our funds. Scouting is in many ways a family activity. We welcome boys and girls from age 4. If your child would like to join then contact us join@effinghamscouts.org.uk

Scouting is for all

  • Aged 4 to 5, you can join Squirrels, Scouting’s newest section and we’re opening a Squirrel Drey in May 2025.
  • Aged 6 to 8, you can join our Beaver Colony.
  • Aged 8 to 10 1/2, you can join our Cub Pack.
  • Aged 10 1/2 to 18, you can join our Explorer Unit.
  • Aged over 18? if so you can continue your scouting journey in two ways, we have Network for 18 to 25, and you can also become an Adult Volunteer
  • Adult volunteers

    The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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    Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

    An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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