Waikato Zone is part of Scouts Aotearoa and supports delivery of the Scouting programme to youth members through the four Scout Groups in Hamilton city (Chartwell, Hillcrest, Kirikiriroa St Peters, and St Marys), as well as Groups in Cambridge, Pirongia, Putaruru, Taumarunui, Te Awamutu, and Te Kuiti.
The Groups provide one or more of the four youth sections – Keas (aged 5‑8), Cubs (8‑11), Scouts (11‑14), and Venturers (14‑18). Additionally we have our young adult section – Rovers (18‑26) based in Hamilton. Note that some of these youth sections are not available in all Groups.
Programmes are based in the outdoors as much as possible, are educational in nature, and are fun. Scouts Aotearoa embraces youth development through youth led programmes to allow individuals to grow in a safe environment. We welcome enquiry for youth to join one of the sections mentioned above.
Parent and adult volunteer help is also welcomed in a section leadership role or on a group committee. Training is provided. Scouts Aotearoa is a volunteer organisation registered as a Charitable Trust under its own Act of Parliament.
Are you a new Kaiārahi?
Do you want to learn about the Award Scheme, SPICES, how the Better World badges work, how Youth Led practices can work for you?
Are you an experienced Kaiārahi but want to have a refresher on the new programme now that your section has transitioned and after further guidance on how to run a youth-lead programme?
Click on the FIND OUT MORE link below for more information.
Registrations to be completed via the online registration portal below.
Are you a new Leader/Kaiārahi? Do you want to learn new skills, or upskill yourself in camping, knots, compass, campcraft, programme planning, how to work with youth? Are you experienced but want some further guidance on how to run a youth-lead programme? Course is being run alongside the Scout Cossgrove Course.
Click on the FIND OUT MORE link below for more information.
Registrations to be completed via the online registration portal below.
Campfire course afternoon/evening faciliated by experienced Leaders who have run Campfires for many years. If you know nothing about running a campfire, a little or even a lot then this course is for you. It will give you lots of fresh ideas to keep everyone involved and entertained at your next campfire.
For further details and registrations please click on the FIND OUT MORE link below.
Visit the About Us page to learn about the role Scouts plays in our communities. Contact details for the Zone team and other parts of the organisation are also provided.
Check out what's coming up in the Events section. You will also be able to access the online registration portal to book your attendance.
Find details about hiring a Scout venue either at
- Camp Waingaro
or another of our properties
- Camp Gow, Matamata
- Raglan Scout Hall
Visit the Other Links page to access the National Group Directory for contact details of all Scout Groups around the country.