Ages 5 – 25

Our Programs

Five sections for every stage of the Scouting journey. Find your place — then find your adventure.

At a Glance

All Section Meeting Times

Section Ages Night Time Location
🦘 Garramool Joey Scouts 5 – 8 Wednesday 5:45 – 6:45 pm Hughes Park Scout Hall
🐻 Tarralla Cub Scouts 8 – 11 Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm Hughes Park Scout Hall
⚜️ Scouts 11 – 15 Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm Hughes Park Scout Hall
🏔️ Chill Venturers 15 – 18 Friday 8:00 – 10:00 pm Hughes Park Scout Hall
🧭 Manderson Rovers 18 – 26 Tuesday 8:00 – 10:00 pm Hughes Park Scout Hall
Ages 5 – 8 · Joey Scouts

Garramool Joey Scouts

The first step in the Scouting adventure — Wednesday evenings at Hughes Park.

Night
Wednesday
Time
5:45 – 6:45 pm
Ages
5 – 8

Joey Scouts is the first step in the Scouting journey — a world of wonder and play for children aged 5 to 8. Our Garramool mob meets each Wednesday evening at Hughes Park for fun, active, play-based learning in a safe and nurturing environment.

Joey Scouts explore the world around them, build friendships, and develop a sense of belonging through imaginative play and hands-on activities.

  • Exploring nature and the environment
  • Creative arts, craft and games
  • Building confidence and social skills
  • Achievement Pathway badges
  • Kangaree — biennial overnight state event
  • Joey Scout Challenge Award (peak achievement)
Joey Scouts Page Enquire
🦘 Joey Scouts Activity Photo Replace with a Joeys meeting photo
Ages 8 – 11 · Cub Scouts

Tarralla Cub Scouts

Where adventure really begins — Tuesday evenings at Hughes Park.

Night
Tuesday
Time
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Ages
8 – 11

Cub Scouts is where adventure really begins. Our Tarralla Pack meets each Tuesday evening for an action-packed program that challenges, excites, and develops young people aged 8 to 11.

Cubs build on the foundations of Joeys, taking on more responsibility, tackling bigger challenges, and developing genuine leadership skills.

  • Camping and bushcraft skills
  • Team challenges and problem solving
  • Achievement Pathway — Grey Wolf Award (peak)
  • Cuboree — state-wide mass camp event
  • District and Region activities
  • Community service and environmental projects
Cub Scouts Page Enquire
🐻 Cub Scouts Activity Photo Replace with a Cubs activity photo
Ages 11 – 15 · Scouts

Scouts

Leadership, adventure, and the Australian Scout Medallion — Wednesday evenings at Hughes Park.

Night
Wednesday
Time
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Ages
11 – 15

Scouts is where adventurous pursuits, real leadership, and lifelong friendships come together. Our Troop meets each Wednesday evening for a challenging, exciting program.

Scouts work towards the Australian Scout Medallion — the peak award of the Scout section — through an Achievement Pathway that encourages personal challenge and community contribution.

  • Abseiling, kayaking, bushwalking, climbing
  • Overnight and multi-day camps
  • Leadership roles within the troop
  • Australian Scout Medallion (peak award)
  • National and State Jamborees
  • World Scouting events and exchanges
Scouts Page Enquire
⚜️ Scouts Activity Photo Replace with a Scout troop photo
Ages 15 – 18 · Venturers

Chill Venturers

Youth-led, self-managing, adventure-first — Friday nights at Hughes Park.

Night
Friday
Time
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Ages
15 – 18

Chill Venturers is a youth-led, self-managing Unit for young people aged 15 to 18. Venturers plan and run their own program — this is where Scouting's leadership development really comes into its own.

Members design their own adventures, run their own meetings, and take genuine ownership of their Scouting experience.

  • Youth-led program — you choose the adventures
  • Expeditions, camps and high adventure activities
  • Queen's Scout Award pathway (highest Australian award)
  • Australian Rover Moot and Venturer events
  • Leadership in community and Scouting
  • Driver qualification, first aid, and real-world skills
Venturers Page Enquire
🏔️ Venturers Activity Photo Replace with a Venturers expedition photo
Ages 18 – 26 · Rover Scouts

Manderson Rovers

Service, adventure, and fellowship for young adults — Tuesday nights at Hughes Park.

Night
Tuesday
Time
8:00 – 10:00 pm
Ages
18 – 26

Manderson Rovers is our Rover Crew — the adult section of Scouting for young adults aged 18 to 26. Rovers balance adventure, service, and fellowship in a self-managing crew environment.

Rovers plan and run their own expeditions, support the broader Group as leaders and helpers, and contribute to the local community through service projects.

  • Service projects supporting Group and community
  • Expeditions, hikes and international travel
  • Baden-Powell Award (highest Rover achievement)
  • National Rover Moot every two years
  • Leader training pathway available
  • Flexible — fit Scouting around work and study
Rovers Page Enquire
🧭 Rovers Activity Photo Replace with a Manderson Rovers photo
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We're always looking for enthusiastic adults to join our leader team. All training provided by Scouts Victoria. No prior experience needed — just a passion for young people and community.

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