1st Wessex Scouts is a friendly, traditional Scout group for boys and girls, meeting every Monday evening at Richmond Hill St Andrew's URC, St Stephen's Road, Bournemouth, BH2 6JJ. Established in 2013, we continue to grow and welcome new members across all sections.

Our Sections

Beavers (6-8 years)
Our youngest section, where children enjoy games, crafts, fun activities and making new friends.

Wolf Cubs (8-10½ years)
A chance to earn badges, learn new skills, experience first camps and explore the outdoors.

Scouts (10½-25 years)
Traditional scouting with camping, hiking, cycling, expeditions and adventurous activities that help develop teamwork, confidence and leadership skills.

What We Do

• Camping, campfires and outdoor skills
• Hiking, cycling and exploration
• Crafts, sports and games
• Badges and awards
• Teamwork, leadership and confidence building
• Trips and expeditions, including three expeditions to Uganda with our partner charity, Nile 2010, helping to build a school
• Community events, fêtes and fundraising activities

About Us

• Members of the British Boy Scouts and British Girl Scouts Association (BBS), a traditional scouting organisation
• Run by dedicated volunteer leaders and supported by a committee of parents, professionals and local community members
• Committed to safeguarding, with a dedicated Safeguarding Officer and a written safeguarding policy

Additional Needs and Disabilities

We are an inclusive group and welcome children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Our leaders work with families to make reasonable adjustments so that every young person can participate as fully as possible in meetings, camps and trips.

As every child is different, we ask that you contact us before your first visit so we can discuss your child's individual needs and how best to support them.

Come and Try Us

New members are always welcome.