1st McKinnon Scouts

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!

DETAILS

Cubs - Thursday nights 6:30-8:00pm

Scouts - Tuesday nights 7:00-9:00pm

1st McKinnon Scout Hall - 1 Station Avenue, McKinnon 3204

Discover new friends and have epic adventures

Come and be part of the fun at 1st McKinnon Scouts and Cubs

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Learn and Grow each week

Our Cubs and Scouts learn, build skills, grow as leaders, and have a ball at weekly meetings.

Outdoor Adventures

Our Cubs and Scouts have the best adventures on weekend camps across the State.

In the Community

Our Cubs and Scouts are involved in community and fundraising events

Awards and Presentations

Investitures, awards, and our annual presentation 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 Parent 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 – Darrell Mason, 0438 833 955.

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!

Absolutely. Sign up for your free three-week trial and see what Scouts is all about.

Absolutely. Girls have been part of Scouting in Australia since 1981 and can join Cubs or Scouts.

Both Cubs and Scouts meet at 1st McKinnon Scout hall - 1 Station Street, McKinnon VIC 3204

Cubs - Thursday 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Scouts - Tuesday 7:00pm 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 below, fees are pro-rated based on when you join.

$400 for the first child
$360 for every subsequent child.

There is also a one-time joining fee of $30 to cover unit expenses on your new scarf, badges, and handbook.

More details can be found in our Fee Summary document.

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.

More details can be found in our Fee Summary document.

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.