Welcome to 1st McKinnon Scouts!
Get ready for fun, adventure, and lifelong memories
At 1st McKinnon Scouts
We offer an exciting and supportive environment for young people aged 7-15. As part of the world's largest and most successful youth organisation, we provide a wide range of activities that help develop resilience, leadership, and life skills.
Since 1958, we've been dedicated to nurturing young minds through outdoor adventures, community service, and personal growth. Our vibrant community of Scouts comes together to learn, grow, and have fun, fostering a love for the outdoors and a spirit of perseverance.
Join us at 1st McKinnon Scouts and embark on the adventure of a lifetime. Every child deserves the chance to explore, discover, and thrive. Let's create unforgettable experiences together!
Cubs - Tuesday nights 7:00-8:30pm
Scouts - Tuesday nights 7:00-9:00pm
Discover new friends and have epic adventures with us
Come and be part of the fun at 1st McKinnon Scouts and Cubs
Photos
Scout Hall activities and presentations
Scouts and Cubs having fun, learning and building skills, playing sports, and growing as leaders
Scouts and Cubs camp - October 2024
Camping at Gilwell Park.
Gilwell Park is located near Gembrook in the east of the Dandenong Ranges
Climbing - March 2025
The Cubs and Scouts went climbing on Tuesday night.
Information for Parents
Our 1st McKinnon Scout Group is run completely by parent and community volunteers.
When you sign your children up to be a part of our group you will also become a part of our scouting community.
Each family is required to support and help throughout the year in various ways.
How can you help?
You will be engaged by our friendly leaders and committee to help out in a few of the following ways:
Formal Cub Pack or Scout Troop leader (we really need you!!)
Weekly activity helper
Carpooling to offsite activities
Participation in weekend camps
Hall working bees, and
Taking a role on our Parents Committee.
What’s your speciality?
Do you have a special skill that our cubs or scouts would enjoy learning about? Scouts isn’t all about knots, tents and badges, a big part of the scouting curriculum is learning life skills to help them grow into responsible and capable young people.
Are you a chef/cook? A nurse/first aider? A builder or tradie? A coder? An electronics expert? Whatever your skill, let us know and we would love to build it into our program for a weekday evening or as part of a camp. You’d be amazed how interesting your job or hobby can be!
Parent Committee
Our Group and Youth leaders are busy planning and running programs for our kids, so our Parent Committee takes on the administrative roll of keeping the group going.
We organise building maintenance and upgrades, purchase equipment, coordinate volunteers, handle communications and marketing, and all sorts of other things to help out.
If you are keen to be involved, reach out to our Committee Chair – Alex Steven, 0424 365 479.
What’s required?
All parents require a volunteer Working With Children Check (WWCC) linked to Scouts Victoria to help out with the Group.
This is super quick, easy and FREE (see link below).
You’ll need it to support pretty much all youth organisations in Victoria, so why not get the paperwork done now and be ready to help.
There is also some quick, mandatory online child safety training required. Our Group Leader will provide access to this upon registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cubs are for ages 7 to 11 years old, and Scouts are for those aged 10 - 15 years old. Join us and start your adventure!
Yes. We are more than happy for new members to try Scouting before deciding to join. You will still need to register but will not need to pay any fees. The first three sessions are free, after which you can decide if you want to join up.
Yes. Girls have been part of Scouting in Australia since 1981 and can join Cubs or Scouts.
The Scouts and Cubs meet at McKinnon Scout hall - 1 Station Street, McKinnon VIC 3204
Both groups currently meet on Tuesday nights. This may change as Leader availability improves.
Cubs – 7PM to 8:30PM
Scouts 7PM to 9:00PM
All Scouts in Australia wear an official Scout shirt uniform. Navy blue pants / shorts and a belt are available optional extras.
When a Scout is invested into the Group they will be awarded the Green and Yellow 1st McKinnon scarf, a woggle, and badges.
Scouts are Sun Smart and need to wear a broad brimmed hat or similar and sunscreen when participating in any outdoor activities during summer.
Appropriate footwear is also essential. Hiking shoes, sneakers, or other closed-toed shoes are required. Thongs or Crocs can be worn in some circumstances. Bare feet are not allowed.
The fees for Scouts help us provide a high-quality program filled with exciting activities and valuable experiences for our members. These fees support our dedicated volunteer leaders in providing the resources to keep our programs running smoothly. The current yearly fee structure is:
$365 for the first child
$310 for every subsequent child.
We are sorry, but there are no concessions available, and since a portion of the membership fee is used to cover the Scout group's insurance and registration costs. As the Scout group must pay these costs in one payment in full at the start of the financial year, we are unable to offer payment plans.
Membership fees are prorated in line with school terms within the financial year.
The Scout financial year is the same as the ATO Tax Year, July 1st to June 30th.
While our membership fees support the core program and resources, camps, excursions, and special activities may have additional costs. These experiences are designed to enrich your child's journey with us. Your Section Leader will inform you of any extra charges. If you're facing financial difficulties, please speak to the Group Leader. We believe every child should have the opportunity to participate, and we're here to help make that possible.
2024 Annual Report
Handy Links and Resources
Scouts Australia - Scouts
Scouts Victoria - Scouts Victoria
Working With Children Check - WWCC Victoria
Uniform Store - Vast Outdoors Moorabbin
Have a question? Get in touch
Welcome to 1st McKinnon Scouts!
Get ready for fun, adventure, and lifelong memories