Joey Scouts are boys and girls between the ages of six and seven years of age. This Section provides an introduction to Scouting through a wide range of enjoyable activities.
Ages: 6 – 8 years
Meets: Tuesdays 5:30PM – 6:30PM
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, at least one of which must be female if girls are in or joining the Mob. The Mob can then be broken into small groups using an ad-hoc approach, as there are no permanent structures as in other Sections. Joey Scout helpers are also encouraged and must be at least 15 years. The minimum age for a Joey Scout Leader is 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 and Wombat.
What Joey Scouts Do
Joey Scouts do a wide variety of things in their Section. Some of these include cutting, drawing, colouring, painting, pasting, making musical instruments and singing, flying kites, listening to stories, sleepovers, campfires and adventures!
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, 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 can meet for up to 90 minutes weekly and the general guidelines for programs include nature activities, displays, finding out about themselves. Day / half day outings are encouraged.
Ceremonies
There is a simple standard for the opening, closing, welcoming and going up ceremony. The opening and closing ceremonies can vary, but there are core elements that must be included: The Leader breaks the flag for the opening ceremony, the Joey Scout may salute when the flag is broken, the Joey Scout theme “help other people” will be spoken and the Leader lowers the flag for the closing ceremony and a short prayer of thanks is used. For the linking up ceremony see the Cub Scout Section.
Joey Upcoming Events
- ANZAC Day Vigil, overnight vigil for all scout sections.
- More information coming soon.
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