Waikato Zone is part of The Scout Association of New Zealand and delivers the Scouting programme to youth members through the five Scout Groups in Hamilton city (St Columbas, Hillcrest, St Marys, Chartwell & St Peters), as well as Groups in Ohaupo, Pirongia, Te Awamutu, Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, Cambridge, Pukeatua, Putaruru, and Tokoroa.
The groups provide for 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 the above sections are not available in all Groups.
Programmes are based in the outdoors as much as possible, are educational in nature, are fun, and help to develop leadership qualities in the youth. 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 will be provided.
The 2020 47th annual Piopio Adventure Camp has been postponed as requested by Scouts NZ.
All enquiries to piopioadventure@gmail.com
For most Scouts the prospect of spending a week under canvas, sharing in the preparation of their own meals and in a wide range of outdoor activities with their Scout friends is a great adventure that will never be forgotten.
Registrations out in June 2020 with more information to follow.
For most Cubs this will be the first large scale Cub camp that they will attend.
Four days of fun, active and adventurous activities with experiences that they will remember for years.
Registrations out in June 2020 with more information to follow.
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 detailed here.
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 Venue Hire for one of the nearby facilities including:
- Norton Rd, Hamilton
- Camp Gow, Matamata
- Raglan Scout Hall
or Camp Waingaro
Visit the Other Links page to access the National Group Directory for contact details of all Scout Groups around the country.