SCOUTS
Our Scout group is for youth aged 10½ to 15 years of age. We meet on Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the St. Chads Scout Den.
Action-packed activities form the core of being a Scout, encouraging young people to make their own decisions and to explore the world around them.
Scouts develop valuable problem-solving, outdoor and teambuilding skills.
If your child would like to become a Scout, they can attend three sessions as a Visitor without any cost or commitment.
How to Become a SCOUT
If your child would like to become a Scout, please contact Kaye Hatton stchads@group.scouts.nz
Please download our St. Chads Scout Welcome v1.3 pack.
Before your child can become a SCOUT member of the Group they will need to meet the following criteria:
Attend three meetings
Prepare a personal First aid Kit
Describe the composition of the NZ Flag
Explain why and what happens during the Flag Ceremony
Show a Knowledge and understanding of the Scout Law and Promise
Describe the life of Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell and explain why he is important to Scouting
Be able to make the Scout salute and sign correctly
Take part in a Troop or Patrol activity
Complete and return the New Member Form to stchads@group.scouts.nz
Read the What you can expect from SCOUTS and What SCOUTS can expect from YOU information.
Scout Badges
The Scout Award Scheme is designed to help you plan your Scouting experiences around a variety of different activities.
While badges are fun to earn, it’s important to remember that they recognise your progression, they aren’t the goal itself. Having fun and taking part in the programme is the most important part!
St. Chads Scout Badge Book v2.0
Our Scout Promise
On my honour, I promise to do my best,
To develop my spiritual beliefs,
To contribute to my community, country and world,
To help other people,
And to live by the Scout Law.
Te Kī Taurangi Scout
E mana ai taku kī taurangi, kia pukumahi te mahi,
Kia tau te whakapono-ā-wairua,
Kia ihu oneone ki te hapori, ki te whenua tupu, ki te ao
Kia manaakitia tangata kē atu,
Kia ū ki tā te ture i kī mai ai.
Our Scout Law
Have Respect
For yourself and others
For the environment
Do What is Right
Be trustworthy and tolerant
Have integrity
Be Positive
Accept challenges with courage
Be a friend to all
Te Ture Scout (Our Scout Law)
He whai whakaaro
Ki a koe, ki tangata kē atu
Ki te taiao
Kia tika
Kia manawanui
Kia ngākau pono.
Kia ngākau pai
Tū whitia te hopo
Hei hoa ki te katoa
Scout Motto
Be Prepared
The following are links to resources used across the years: