Scouts are boys and girls aged between 10½ and 14 year who want to make friends and develop their widening interests in way that are both educational and fun – young people who want a break from the usual after school routine of homework, games and watching television.
Scouts…
Our activities are about action and involvement and mean more than just camping. Hiking, rock climbing, sailing, pioneering, skiing, canoeing, abseiling, putting on shows and exhibitions, motor mechanics, electronics, photography – the list is endless!
Scouts are also given the chance to learn skills in survival, cooking and first aid. There are opportunities to go abroad as well.
The best way to find out what Scouts get up to is to try it for yourself!
Where? On most weeks we meet in Tackley Village Hall, but we have an active outdoors programme throughout the year so you should always come prepared to spend part or all of the evening outdoors and wear clothing suitable for the weather. A torch is always useful.
When? Every Wednesday evening in school term time from 7:30pm ‘til 9:00pm
Who? Tackley & Heyford Scouts is open to both boys and girls aged between 10 ½ and 14. As the nearest Explorers Section is in Bicester you can remain in Scouts at Tackley until you are 14 ½ if you choose not to join Explorers.
What? We belong to the worldwide movement of Scouts founded in 1907 by Robert Baden-Powell, and are a uniformed organisation. You will need a Scout shirt, which can be purchased from;
Bustins, Churchill Rd, Bicester.
Sew-Sublime, Banbury.
Topsports, Kidlington Centre.
The Scout Group will supply the group scarf, or neckerchief, a woggle to fasten it and all the group badges. You should wear something under your shirt for the games and activities sessions.
How much? Subscription fees are £25 for each term, which should be paid in the first two weeks of each term. This covers the annual membership fee we pay for every member to the Scout Association and the running costs of providing activities and our weekly programme. For other events, such as camps, you shall be told the total cost in advance.
How? Just come along any Wednesday to see what we do, or give Bill Denver, the Scout Leader, a call on (01869) 331614 to have a chat. There is currently a waiting list to join Scouts.
Whilst at Scouts you will learn many new skills and shall work towards badges and challenge awards;
- Climbing
- Caving
- Canoeing
- Abseiling
- Cooking
- Fire Lighting
- Campfire
- Exploring
The highlight of each year is the annual summer camp when we spend a week away under canvas at one of the many Scout campsites throughout the country. In past years we have provided a wide range of activities and adventures at camp which have included off road cycle rides, swimming, windsurfing, climbing, horse riding, boating & canoeing in a seawater pool, high ropes tree top walks, caving, shooting, archery, lighting and cooking on open fires, midnight hikes through forests as well as nightly camp fires. There is an additional cost for camps.
