How often do youngsters attend meetings?
All Sections meet once a week on different days, and only during school term times
Where do we meet?
We meet at : The Old Firestation, Rose lane, Ripley, Surrey GU23 6NE. That's here
What is "Investiture"
This is the special ceremony where you formally join the Scouting family and become a member of the Group. New members make "The Promise" at this ceremony. This is an oath taken by all Members as they commit to sharing the values of Scouting, and is a simple way to help young people and adults keep the Fundamentals of Scouting in mind.
Does my child have to make a promise to God when they are invested?
No. Although the traditional "Promise" children make when joining a Section within our Group does mention God, there are alternative Promises children can use. Simply make your feelings known to your Section Leader before your child is invested.
Does it cost anything?
Yes, we currently charge a subscription of £55 per term, per youngster. There may be additional contributions requested for special activities like camps etc. but we try to subsidise these wherever possible.
Do we have to pay fees before my child attends a meeting?
No, you will only be expected to pay fees once your child is invested into the Group. All children are offered a trial period of a few weeks to ensure they are settled and happy.
Do they have to wear a Uniform?
Yes. They will need their new uniform for Investiture. This normally takes place 3 – 4 weeks after they start & gives them a chance to decide if they like it or not. Our uniform gives everyone in Scouts a sense of belonging, and iIt means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the group.
Where can I buy the uniform?
You can get everything you need for scouting including uniform items from the District Scout Shop in Guildford
Where do I sew on the badges!?
Where a badge goes on the uniform depends on the type of badge. Information on which badge goes where can be found on The Scouts Association website, and the section leader will help with any advice on badges and uniforms.
What is OSM?
OSM is our Online Scouting Management tool that we use to manage our Scouting activities. It can be accessed from here. We use OSM to store information about your child for the purpose of Scouting in accordance with General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) guidelines, and information will only be kept whilst they are part of our Group. You will not receive emails from 3rd parties. OSM is used for (but not limited to): recording progress of work towards badges; communicating via email to parents; managing on-line payments for subscriptions, camps and special actvities.
