Joey Scouts (ages 6 to 8)

Joey Scouts are boys and girls between the ages of six and eight. 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 a “Mob” that is made up of no more than 20 children. The Mob is led by at least two adult leaders.

All leaders are police checked.

What Joey Scouts Do Joey Scouts do a wide variety of things in their Section. Some of these include playing games, drawing, colouring, painting, pasting, making musical instruments and singing, flying kites and listening to stories.

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.