Is 7th Tynemouth on Social Media?
Yes! We have a Public Facebook page, and a Private Facebook Group.
Our Public Facebook Page is open to anyone to view, that can be found here: 7th Tynemouth Scout Group
Our Private Facebook Page is only open to Leaders, Supporters & Parents of the members at 7th Tynemouth. That can be found here: 7th Tynemouth – Leaders, Supporters & Parents
At what age can my child start?
Squirrels can start from the age of 4 and typically move up to Beavers when they are 6.
Beavers can start from the age of 6 and typically move up to Cubs when they are 8.
Cubs can start from the age of 8 and typically move up to Scouts when they are 10½
Scouts can start from the age of 10½ and typically move up to Explorers when they are 14.
The actual age of moving up is at the leaders discretion as they usually aim to move children up with their friends.
Children can join scouting at any point. There is no requirement to have been a Squirrel, Beaver or Cub previously.
Do leaders get paid?
Being a leader is not a paid role, in fact almost everyone in Scouting is a volunteer. There’s a few who are paid at the head office, and they run the organisation as a whole.
How does my child join?
If your child is ready to join our group, please click the link below which will take you to a system where you can register your details with us. This will put you on our waiting list and our Membership Secretary will contact you to let you know when your child can join us.
What about camps? How much do they cost and are the children expected to go?
The children are not expected to go on camps, although we do find that for most children this is the highlight of the scouting calendar and they love to go. You can pick and choose which camps you attend – it is entirely up to you and your child.
What about subs? How much does it cost and what is it used for?
Subscriptions are £30 per term – £90 a year.
Your child can attend for free for several weeks to decide if scouting is for them. Once you and the section leader decide your child is ready to be invested, you should start to pay your subscriptions (subs). We want Scouting to be inclusive for all, no matter the circumstances. If the cost is an issue, please speak to the Section Team Leader or alternatively the Group Lead Volunteer. Their contact information can be found here: Group Leadership Team
Your subscriptions contribute to 5 main components of cost:
- Headquarters Membership fee of around £50 per child per annum. This provides us with insurance, resources and information for our leaders and also contributes to the costs of national campsites and activity centres.
- Section running costs to purchase consumables or fund section activities or events (for example the food for cooking evenings or visits).
- To purchase badges gained by our members.
- To purchase a group necker for each of our members.
- To purchase and upgrade our equipment as necessary.
- Leader training and specialist skills. For example First Aid, Child Protection, archery & shooting instructors etc.
What day and time does it run on?
All our sections meet on the same time at staggered times. You can find our times, below:
Squirrels runs on Friday evening between 4pm and 5pm.
Beavers runs on Friday evening between 5pm and 6pm.
Cubs runs on Friday evening between 6.20pm and 7.35pm.
Scouts runs on Friday evening between 7.40pm and 9.15pm.
Meetings are term time only.
What if money is a problem?
Scouting is a very cost effective way to experience outdoor adventurous activities. One key principle is that Scouting is an open and inclusive organisation for everyone regardless of their social, religious or economic background. In cases of genuine financial hardship, speak to your section leader or our Group Lead Volunteer who will listen to your circumstances.
What is Online Scout Manager (OSM)?
OSM is our admin system. It hold member details, sends invitations, reminders and tracks attendance. For this to work parents maintain their children’s details and set permissions for activities. It’s vital for the medical, allergy, SEN and dietary details to be maintained in here. This record travels throughout the sections. The system is covered by GDPR and our system users are GDPR trained.
When should my child get their uniform?
Any prospective Squirrel/Beaver/Cub/Scout should attend for 4 to 6 weeks before making the decision to join. Whenever your child is happy to commit, speak to the leader and then buy the uniform.
Where do I get the uniform from?
Uniform can be purchased online here
If you have difficulty getting the item, speak to you section leader.
Where do I put the badges on the uniform?
For Squirrels see Squirrel uniform
For Beavers see Beaver uniform
For Cubs see Cub uniform
For Scouts see Scout uniform
