Big Milestones for Our Squirrel Scouts!

Since launching our Squirrel Drey in September 2024, it’s been a whirlwind of excitement, exploration, and learning for our youngest members. And now, as we reflect on an action-packed year, we’re thrilled to celebrate a major milestone—the presentation of our first three Acorn Awards!

These awards represent the hard work, fun, and adventurous spirit that our Squirrels have brought with them since day one. From outdoor games and crafts to teamwork and trying new skills, each Squirrel who earned their Acorn Award has shown real dedication and enthusiasm. A huge well done to them all—you’ve made us very proud!

But that’s not all…

Our Squirrels are also paving the way in another exciting area—they’re the first section in our group to begin working on the YouShape Award!

This award encourages young people to have a voice in their Scouting journey, and is made up of four parts:
Plan – thinking ahead and contributing ideas
Lead – taking the lead in a game or activity
Represent – sharing their views with leaders
Feedback – reflecting on what they’ve enjoyed and what could be better

It’s been amazing to see just how thoughtful and imaginative our Squirrels can be when given the chance to shape their experiences.

As we look ahead, we’re incredibly excited to see how the Squirrel section continues to grow and develop. If this first year is anything to go by, the future of Scouting is in very good hands!