About Us

Our aim at 1st Hurdsfield is to give our members an adventurous and fun time, to allow them to make new friends and to develop personal and team skills, and to experience new challenges. We also aim to build links with the schools, churches and community around us.

We maintain a tradition of welcoming all young people. We do not have waiting lists for any of our sections, and we can support applicants from low income families. We don’t want to see anyone deprived of the chance to enjoy scouting because of their circumstances.

We are home to the following sections, with boys and girls being welcome:

Squirrel Scout Drey | ages 4-6 years

Beaver Scout Colony | ages 6-8 years

Cub Scout Pack | ages 8-10 ½ years

Scout Troop | ages 10 ½ – 14 years

Our home is the Scout Hall; a brick-built building standing in its own grounds which gives opportunity for activities in a safe and secure environment. We have our own minibus, and plenty of equipment to support our outdoor and indoor activities.

Our leaders are dedicated to bringing best out of our members, and to provide a great experience of Scouting.

For more information on each section, its leaders, and its programme of activities, see the separate section pages.

Squirrels meet on Mondays 18:00 - 19:00 for an hour of activities.

Beavers meet on Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:00 for an hour of fun and activities. They enjoy a varied programme of activities including trips out and Nights Away. Programmes topics include Games, ’Making and Doing’, Problem Solving, Staying Safe, and First Aid.

Cubs meet on Wednesdays 18:00 - 19:30. They enjoy team and group activities working through a progressive scheme which aims to develop personal and social skills. Activities include Games, Trips Out, Camps, Introduction to Hiking and Camping, and building on the activities enjoyed as Beaver Scout.

Scouts meet on Mondays 19:15 - 20:45. They are involved in a wide range of Activities, Games and Challenges to help them to develop abilities and talents. Outdoors activity is very important so they learn about camping, survival and cooking skills. They are introduced to adventurous activities and have opportunities to sample or develop a variety of interests whilst having fun.