Helping young people gain skills for life 

Being a Squirrel

When you join Squirrels, you’ll be introduced to loads of new activities, people and things. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Awards

Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.

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Activity badges

Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. There’s a badge to suit each and every Squirrel.

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Moving up to Beavers

Eventually, it’ll be time to say goodbye to Squirrels and explore your next big adventure with Beavers.

Find out about Beavers >

Uniform and badge placement

You don’t need a uniform to join. But once you’ve settled in, you’ll start speedily earning badges, and you’ll need to know where to put them!

Learn about what to wear in Squirrels Badge Placement

Squirrel leaders

All of our leaders are trained volunteers, working to make sure Scouting is safe, inclusive and accessible. Some lead the Drey week in and week out. Others visit occasionally to help run a session or drop in to share their skills.

Find out about volunteering