Welcome to Scouts Waikato

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 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 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 NZ is a volunteer organisation registered as a Charitable Trust under its own Act of Parliament.

What's coming up (more events & details are on the Events page)

Outdoor First Aid Course

Outdoor First Aid Course

The Outdoor First Aid Course will be held at Camp Waingaro with both the refresher (Saturday only) or the full course (Saturday and Sunday).

Participants must complete pre-course assignments (prior to the weekend).

For more information click on the Find Out More link below.

Registrations to be completed via the online registration portal below.

All enquiries to waikatozonetraining@gmail.com

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2023 Piopio Adventure Camp

2023 Piopio Adventure Camp

Youth and Leader/adult registrations for the 2023 48th annual Piopio Adventure Camp are now open.

Click on the Find Out More link to access more information and the online registration portal.

All enquiries to piopioadventure@gmail.com

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Campfire Leaders' Training Course

Campfire Leaders' Training Course

Campfire course afternoon/evening now confirmed and more information plus the booking details can be found via Find Out More link below.

This is an excellent course 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.

Registrations close 19/05/2023. Enquiries to dentype@xtra.co.nz

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