Baden Powell Groups

Rainbows

Rainbows comprises of small girls aged between 5 and 7. Rainbows have a uniform which consists of a green tabard. They go on trips, participate in fun games and basically have a good time.

Brownies

Brownies are girls between the ages of 7 and 10. It is the next step up from Rainbows in the female Baden Powell groups and is quite similar to Rainbows. They have a uniform which consists of a yellow sweater and a sash. The Brownies go on various fun trips and play fun games. They also learn new skills whilst participating in badge work and they get awarded with a badge when they have completed the task.

Guides

The 1st Barlestone Guides are girls between the ages of 5 and 14 . They take part in various, fun activities such as playing games and they set a good example when taking part in different activities. This last year has seen them fencing, tobogganning, rock climbing and white water rafting. The Guides have their own pedal car team and take part in races scheduled across the year. They made the history books when they became the first Guide group to race in the National Scout Car Championships. Apart from all that, they still complete the traditional badgework.

Beavers

Beavers are a group of small boys who meet every week and are aged between 6 and 8. Beavers is the first step up for boys in the Baden Powell section and is the male equivalant to Rainbows. They have fun games, fun trips and is a MUST for all boys who are adventurous and fit in the age boundaries.

Cubs

Cubs is a boys Baden Powell group between Beavers and Scouts. It is for boys aged between 8 and 10. They also participate in fun games and outings; and also take part in fun competitions. They do badgework and recieve a badge for their completion.

Scouts

Scouts is for boys from the ages of 10 and 13. The Scouts learn new skills such as pioneering and engineering skills as well as playing fun games and taking part in organised camps. They also go on fun and educational trips.