Leander Sea Scouts
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Because of government guidance, all face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events were suspended in mid-March. Over the Summer, we were given permission to run some small-group limited water activites, subject to carefully approved conditions. Unfortunately, we do not know when any return to more normal Scouting activities will be able to take place. |
Registered charity number 290029
Leander Sea Scouts offers fun and challenging activities for over a hundred boys and girls from the age of six. Leander is one of only a hundred ‘Royal Navy Recognised’ groups in the country and has a riverside headquarters with a large fleet of canoes, kayaks, dinghies and gigs, allowing a full range of boating activities.
You can read the Water Rat newsletter, in PDF format. Latest issue: December 2020.
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Planning for the future
Leander’s Executive Committee decided to launch a short online survey to gather the opinions of parents and other stakeholders. Responses were collected between March and April 2020. All respondents expressed their satisfaction and provided examples of their positive experiences with Leander. There are many ideas for the group to consider, ranging from ideas about future activities, greater community involvement, improving facilities and addressing the diversity mix of the Leader/Helper group. Respondents also gave their views on short and long term priorities for the group. You can see the full results here.
November/December 2019
Toasting Marshmallows |
Scouts at the climbing wall |
Explorers and Scouts sailing in the Solent |
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October 2019
Beavers at the Fire Station |
Scouts clearing litter from the River |
September 2019
Great River Race Scout Crew |
Great River Race Explorer Crew |
July 2019
Beavers at Ham House |
Scouts at Summer Camp ... canoeing |
... climbing, |
... and cooking |
May 2019
Whitewater rafting at Lee Valley |
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Cubs bell boating |
Cubs cycle to Parliament |
March 2019
Beavers learning about space |
Scouts serve dessert
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Scout pioneering
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Spring camp |
Sections of the Group
| Beavers | The Beaver Colony is for boys and girls aged 6 to 8 years old. The Beaver motto is "Fun and Friends", which describes their aims. Swimming instruction forms a part of the programme, as they prepare to be able to swim 50m by the time they are 10½. |
| Cubs | The Cub Pack is for boys and girls aged 8 to 10½. They follow a more structured programme, working towards proficiency badges, and they have the opportunity to sample river and camping activities as they get older. |
| Scouts | The Scout Troop is for boys and girls aged 10½ to 14½. As well as the normal Scout training programme, including outdoor activities and camping, they become proficient in canoeing, rowing, sailing and all areas of seamanship. |
| Explorer Scouts | The Explorer Scout Unit is for young people aged 14½ to 18. They are self-motivating and governing, carrying out an adventurous programme under the guidance of their adult leaders. They also pass on their knowledge and skills, assisting with other sections in the Group. |
Please click on the ‘Joining’ tab (left) for information about joining Leander.
Meetings
| Beavers |
Friday 17.30 - 18.45 |
| Cubs | Wednesday 18.30 - 20.00 |
| Scouts | Tuesday 19.15 - 21.15 and Saturday/Sunday as arranged |
| Explorer Scouts | Thursday 19.30 - 21.30 (22.00 in Summer) |
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Leander Sea Scouts are part of the Royal Kingston Scout District.
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Contact Information
92 Lower Ham Road
Kingston upon Thames
KT2 5BB
