Who are Squirrels
Squirrels are young people, aged 4 to 6, who:
- Master new skills and try new things
- Have fun and go on adventures
- Make friends
- Are curious about the world around them
- Help others and make a difference, on their own doorsteps and beyond
Every week, they gather in groups called Squirrel Dreys to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
What do Squirrels get up to?
Each badge is packed with wow and wonder, perfect for anyone who’s ever asked ‘Why?’ (or ‘Why not?’). You’ll tell stories and play games. Get active and explore the outdoors. Become a brilliant builder and a super chef. There’s something for everyone – and that means that there’s something for you.
When designing the badges and activities for Squirrel Scouts, our goal was to create:
- an age-appropriate programme,
- that meets the Theory of Change,
- and is respected by Early Years practitioners,
- without compromising our Scout values,
- which encourages community and home learning,
- and works in areas of deprivation and for diverse ethnic communities.
What does a Squirrel Drey look like?
All Squirrels are members of the global Scout family. Closer to home, they’re also part of a wider local Scout Group, alongside Beavers (aged 6 to 8), Cubs (aged 8 to 10 ½) and Scouts (aged 10 ½ to 14). When they’re older, they can join Explorers (for 14 to 18 year olds) and – eventually – Scout Network (for our young adult members aged 18 to 25). Within their Drey, Squirrels are also part of a Nest.
Each Drey is made up of young people aged 4 to 6, led by an adult Squirrel leader
As well as the Squirrel leader, other adults are on hand to supervise activities, share their skills and keep everyone safe. Other young people aged 14 to 18 might help out, too. These are Explorer Scouts taking part in the Explorer Scout Young Leader programme.
7th Tynemouth Squirrels
7th Tynemouth Squirrels meet during the school term between 4pm and 5pm on Friday Evenings.
How to join
The first step to joining our Squirrel Drey, is to join our Waiting List. We use this to gather initial data about your Young Person. We have immediate availability for anyone wanting to join our Squirrel Drey!
