1st Darlington Scouts

Joey Scouts ages 5-8

Cub Scouts ages 8-11 Scouts ages 11-14

Venturer Scouts ages 14-18

Rover Scouts ages 18-25

Adult Volunteers ages 18+

In February Scouts around the world celebrate Founders Day, or the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the scouting movement. While he formulated his ideas over many years after time in the British Army, Scouting acknowledges the 1st of August 1907 as the date when the movement was founded. Scouting soon spread throughout the world, with Scout Groups starting in Australia in 1908.

From its English origins Scouting is now coordinated globally by the World Organisation of the Scout Movement from its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. It provides unity amongst the 155 national Scouting organisations, and a Scout membership of over 25 million.

All Scouts follow the Scout Promise, “On my honour, I promise to do my best, to be true to my spiritual beliefs, to contribute to my community and our world, to help other people and to live by the Scout Law”. Our youngest Joeys have been creative in learning the promise.

Darlington Scouts are open to boys and girls, comprising four sections:

 Joey Scouts (age 5-8)  Cub Scouts (age 8-11)

 Scouts (age 11-14)

 Venturer Scouts (Age 14-18)

The sections usually meet at the Kathleen Skipsey Hall on Glen Road, Darlington, in a lovely bush setting on the creek line, with a fire pit and ample opportunity for getting amongst nature.

The Scouts meet weekly during school terms, there are often

Scouts have been training to meet the minimum requirements water safety for kayaking and Swantiki, an upcoming rafting event on the Swan River.

The Venturers were out in the community during the month, assisting again with set up and pack of the Mundaring Rotary Club Markets. A core group of them also assisted with Bendigo Community Bank’s 21st Birthday celebration event set up. An important part of scouting is community service, and working with other community groups in the Hills.

Luka attained his Venturer peak award in November last year, but was recognised in a Scouts WA ceremony for all senior scouts that achieved awards in 2022. This is an annual ceremony with the patron of Scouts WA His Excellency the Governor of WA, for all who achieve the peak awards. Look forward to seeing more awards representing Darlington Scouts at next years’ awards.

extended weekend and school holidays camps, hikes and other activities on offer. If you have a child that may be interested in coming along, you can have a trial few visits before making a commitment. We do ask parents to take turns in helping with activities, and this may be at their weekly session, or it may be helping with a camp or other weekend activity. Contact membership@darlingtonscouts.com, or www.darlingtonscouts.com, or the Darlington Scout Group Facebook page.