Basingstoke Air Scout Group

On Friday 13th September our Squirrel Drey celebrated its first birthday.

The Squirrels took part in a range of activities including having a lucky dip, decorating ice creams with their own topping as well as having a feast of party food.

The highlight of the evening saw 8 Squirrels being presented with their Chief Scout Acorn Award by the ADC Squirrels - well done everyone.

Here's to our second year!

Our store at Base 2000 is now back open after the summer break and to celebrate we've got 10% off almost everything!

Come along and see us on Thursday's between 18:00-20:00 or Saturdays between 09:00-13:00.

Offer valid in-store only until 21st September, excludes scarves and already reduced items.

Scouts Summer Camp

With the summer holidays now upon us, it's time to look back over the last 9 months and what a busy 9 months it has been.

All four sections have been extremely busy, below is just a snapshot of what we have been up to.

In March the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts headed off for a trip to the Fleet Air Arm Museum in Yeovilton and the Squirrels attending a funday at Wellington Country Park

In April it was a day spent at the Watercress line riding trains and learning about the railway.

In May all four sections attended the District Beastly activity day with the young people and adults taking part in arrange of activities from climbing to bouncy Castles. The Scouts headed off on an expedition challenge as well as attending the District Cub & Scout Camp at Gilwell Park.

June saw the Beavers heading off the District Beaver Camp for 24 hours of fun filled activities.

As well as all this the weekly meeting have included activities learning about DIY, learning about space, photography, hikes in the woods, cooking and First Aid to name but a few.

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The Cub Section of the Group are looking for new members to join them in creating new friendships, having lots of fun & adventures as well as learning new skills.

Do you have or have friends that have a child (male or female) aged between 8 & 10.5, if so, why not bring them down for a couple of taster sessions to see if they like Cubs, we bet they will and will want to stay and start their Scouting Adventure which will see them grow & develop within themselves.

email [email protected] for more information

The number of young people in the Basingstoke Air Scout Group is growing, we are now looking for more Adults to help support our existing team of volunteers deliver our fun filled & adventurous programme that give young people skills for life

No experience is necessary, full training is given and you can give as little or as much time as you wish.

If you are 18 or older and think this could be you, please email [email protected] for more information

The number of young people in the Group is growing, we are now looking for more Adults to help support our existing team of volunteers deliver our fun filled & adventurous programme that give young people skills for life

No experience is necessary, full training is given and you can give as little or as much time as you wish.

For more information email [email protected]

Fancy giving volunteering a go but don’t know where to start? Try our short quiz to find an opportunity that could be . https://bit.ly/3efHJet

Basingstoke Air Scout Group are on the lookout for more Adults to help support our existing Leadership Team deliver the fantastic programmes we run to give the Beavers, Cubs & Scouts to give them skills for life
No experience necessary as we will provide all the training you need, if you think this could be you please email [email protected] for more information

Do you have a child aged between 6 and 14.5 and looking for something new for them to do?
Then the Basingstoke Air Scout Group may be what you are looking for, we currently have spaces for:
6 - 8yrs - Beavers
8 - 10.5yrs - Cubs
10.5 - 14.5yrs - Scouts

We are also looking for more Adult volunteers to help support our existing team of volunteers deliver our fun and adventurous program to the young people, no experience is necessary, full training is given and you can give as little or as much time as you wish.

For more information - email [email protected]