Squirrels (4–6 years)
Our youngest section learning through play, games and making friends.
Welcome to Dringhouses Scouts
We help young people aged 4-14 learn new skills, build confidence, and make lifelong friends through adventure and fun.
Hey, we're Dringhouses Scouts
We are Dringhouses Scouts, based in the south of York, bringing fun and adventure to more than 300 children and young people between the ages of 4 and 18 years old. We are one of the largest of the Scout Groups in the City of District which supports more than 1000 Scouts. Whether you're a parent looking for your child to try something new, or a young person ready for adventure, we'd love to hear from you. We run weekly sessions for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts - with activities ranging from camping and cooking to coding and community service. The Group has been running since 1929, for more than 60 years in its current form, and we are incredibly grateful for all the support we receive from the local council, St Edward the Confessor Church and the local community as a whole. We’re run entirely by volunteers who give their time in many different ways, from being leaders running the meetings and events, to supporting the Group as trustees, or just helping out occasionally. All our volunteers receive the training they need to fulfil their roles, giving up their own time for the benefit of our community.
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For young people aged 4 to 14, we help them explore the outdoors, build skills, and have fun every week.
Filter by day:
Beavers (6–8 years)
Games, activities and exciting challenges to build confidence.
Cubs (8–10½ years)
Camping, creativity and adventures to discover new skills.
Scouts (10½–14 years)
Bigger challenges, practical skills and making a difference.
Explorers (14–18 years)
Bigger adventures, real challenges and experiences to last a lifetime.
Volunteer with us
We're always looking for enthusiastic people to join our team. No experience needed — just a willingness to make a difference in young people's lives.
Role
Squirrels Team Member
Squirrels
Summary
Our Team Members create fun, safe spaces for our youngest Scouts to play, make friends, and take their first steps into ...