Frequently asked questions
Membership Fees
1 - A joining fee ($50) that pays for the initial scarf, badges, woggle and scouting book.
Enrollment
New members are required to complete the Youth Membership Form and the Youth Membership Application - Supplementary Information documents.
Uniforms and where to buy
All Scouts in Australia wear the Scouts Australia uniform shirt.
See the uniform for
Joeys (https://scoutshop.com.au/t/uniforms/joey-6-to-7yrs),
Cubs (https://scoutshop.com.au/t/uniforms/cubs-8-10),
Scouts (https://scoutshop.com.au/t/uniforms/scouts-11-14),
Venturers (https://scoutshop.com.au/t/uniforms/venturer-15-17),
Rovers (https://scoutshop.com.au/t/uniforms/rover-18-25).
Uniforms can be purchased from Vast Outdoors. The closest store to our Scout Group is located at 880 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin.
When a Scout is invested they will be awarded the black and white 1st Beaumaris Sea Scouts scarf, a woggle and badges.
Girls & Scouting
Girls have been part of Scouting in Australia since 1981 and 1st Beaumaris Sea Scouts has many girls currently enjoying scoutings in our sections.
Age
Here are the age brackets for each section
Try out's
Please contact the leader of the relevant section to arrange a try-out. See “Get Involved”
Badges and Awards
The badges for each section, and what they involve, are best described on the Scouts Victoria website.
Joeys (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/age-sections-adults/joey-scouts/badges-and-awards),
Cubs (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/age-sections-adults/cub-scouts/badges-and-awards),
Scouts (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/age-sections-adults/scouts/badges-and-awards),
Venturers (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/age-sections-adults/venturers/badges-and-awards),
Rovers (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/age-sections-adults/rovers/badges-and-awards)
History of scouting
Please find more history information on the Scouts Victoria webpage (https://scoutsvictoria.com.au/about-us/history)
Other Cost
Camps, excursions or special activities may incur an extra cost. The Leader will advise you if there will be a charge and how much it will be.
Our Leaders
Our Scout Leaders are energetic, enthusiastic volunteers who enjoy making a positive difference to young people’s lives. All leaders must complete a basic training course and ensure that their training remains current. The Scout Association aims to provide all leaders with development opportunities so that they are able to operate effectively within their appointed role. All leaders at 1st Beaumaris Sea Scouts are required to provide a mandatory Police check and a Working With Children Check to provide references as part of their leader application.