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For All young People

We welcome young people between the ages of 5 to 26 and are open to all genders, ethnicities and religions. We are the world’s largest non-formal education institution, serving over 13,000 young people all across New Zealand. There are five youth sections in our Movement.

Ages 5 to 8

Keas

Fun and friendship are the cornerstones of the Kea programme. It is filled with a little bit of everything: outdoor activities, games, music, and crafts. 

Ages 8 to 11

Cubs

Challenge and fun are the focus of the Cub programme. Hikes, weekend camps, and an introduction to water activities  are just a few of the fun outdoor adventures that Cubs enjoy. 

Ages 11 to 14

Scouts

Scouts is about having fun while gaining valuable leadership skills and self-confidence by doing outdoor adventures like mountain biking, rock climbing, and camping.

Ages 14 to 18

Venturers

The Venturer programme offers exciting, fun, hands-on experiences for youth.  They take a step up in leading and running their own activities.

Ages 18 to 26

Rovers

Rovers run their own programme including regular Regional and National events with a focus on personal development, taking on leadership roles, and giving back to their communities

Our Purpose

We empower youth through adventurous experiences to lead lives that make a positive difference

YOUTH
PROGRAMME

Every week you can expect your young person to spend an evening doing adventurous, fun, active, challenging, and inclusive activities. One night it might be a scavenger hunt around town. On another night, it might be planning a tramping trip. All the fun, adventure, and challenge is designed to help your young person’s social, physical and mental, intellectual, character, emotional, and spiritual development.

YOUTH
PROGRAMME

Every week you can expect your young person to spend an evening doing fun, adventurous, challenging, active, and inclusive activities. One night it might be a scavenger hunt around town. On another night, it might be planning a tramping trip. All the fun, adventure and challenge is designed to help your young persons social, physical and mental, intellectual, character, emotional and spiritual development.

Our Values

As a values based membership organisation, we ask everyone to commit to a common set of values. These values are inclusive and designed to support young people on their developmental journey.

Have Respect

We ask everyone to have respect for themselves and others, as well as the environment.  We use this commitment to ensure our members have strong positive working relationships and understand how they connect to the environment.

Do What is Right

We ask everyone to commit to being trustworthy and tolerant, and to having integrity. For young people this means always doing the ‘right thing’. This value is about encouraging personal responsibility and broader citizenship.

Be Positive

Finally, we ask members to commit to accepting challenges with courage and to be a friend to all. This focuses on helping members use bravery to face tough times, as well connecting with people from different communities.

Volunteer

We are always looking for Adults who are committed to helping young people reach their best potential.  You don’t need to know how to pitch a tent, we can help you learn how to do that! 

national schools

national schools

Mahi Tahi

MEMBERS site

Mahi Tahi is our online tool to support your Scouting journey. It connects you with your Scout Group and helps track your personal progression through the programme. It you’re a member, head on over and get involved!

News

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Events

MUDSLIDE Day 2023

Usually held to coincide with Founder’s Day weekend, mudslides are hosted by Groups and Zones across the country.  They are a great day for the whole family and a chance for the public to come along and see what Scouts is all about.  

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The Scouts Aotearoa National Commissioner takes a selfie with the attendees of the MoanaRua Zone Founder's Day Camp
Events

FOUNDER’S DAY 2023

Every year on 22 February we recognise the birthday of our Founder, Lord Baden-Powell, as well as celebrate the lasting legacy of the Scout Movement. For over 100 years, young people have been taught life and leadership skills to improve their local communities and create a better world!

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