Joey Scouts.
Boys & Girls aged 6 - 8

Joey Scouts are boys and girls between 6-8 years of age.

This Section provides an introduction to Scouting through a wide range of enjoyable activities. The activities are aimed at helping the Joey Scouts learn about themselves, nature, helping others and finding fun in accordance with the Joey Scout theme " Helping Other People".

The Joey Scouts form what is called a Mob that is made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult leaders.  Joey Scout helpers are also encouraged and must be at least 15 years. The minimum age for a Joey Scout Leader is 20 and an assistant Leader 18 years.

Leaders are not referred to as Mr or Mrs but names from the friends of the forest in the Australian bush or Aboriginal names, for example Brolga, Bilby, Wombat.

What Joey Scouts Do
Joey Scouts do a wide variety of things in their Section.  Some of these include: craft activities which may include cutting, drawing etc., learning about the community they live in and their place in that community, learning about the environment and simple science activities.

Program Style
At this age children need experiences which help them learn to work and play in groups, mix with adults outside home and school environments, and develop their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual abilities through active experiences.

The Joey Scout Promise, Law and Theme " Helping Other People" sets the direction upon which activities are based, such as telling stories which give concrete expressions of sharing, helping and caring, using action songs, exemplifying the values in games, activities, crafts etc.
 

Section Meetings
This Section meets for 1 hour weekly and the general guidelines for programs include nature activities, displays, finding out about themselves. Day / half day outings are encouraged.

Wulguru Joeys meet

To join Wulguru Joey Scout Mob - click on this link.