Welcome to Squirrels in Berkshire! Our youngest section is aimed at children aged 4–6 years old and follows the Scouting ethos of offering fun and adventure while encouraging our young people to learn skills for life.
Wild Adventure Days 2027
By popular demand, Wild Adventure Days are back! Join the fun, friendship and activities at the Berkshire Scouts Wild Adventure Days 2027. There’s also the opportunity for adult volunteers to support the event. Below is a summary of the event details . . .
- Dates: Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 April 2027
- Venue: Paccar Scout Camp, Buckinghamshire
- Who can attend? Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs from across Berkshire
- Cost: To be confirmed in January 2027
- Bookings open: January 2027
Further information about timings, activities, booking arrangements and costs will be shared when bookings open.
Click this link for the Wild Adventure Days web page (including the expression of interest form).
See below for video and images from Wild Adventure Days 2025 . . .
About Squirrels . . .
At present we have just over 50 Squirrel Dreys across the county and the number is rising all the time as Scout Groups realise the many benefits of having a Drey in the Group.
Having a Squirrel Drey delivers notable benefits in terms of parent engagement. This frequently translates into an increase in volunteering through all sections.
Squirrels are also proving effective at raising a Group’s profile within a local community as multi-activity after-school clubs for this age group are fewer and further between, and therefore more sought after.
There is a wealth of information to assist those interested in setting up their own Drey available on The Scout Association website and the County provides additional support to those looking to grow their Group through Squirrels via the Local Development Officers – Carly Brims and Kelly Fricker. If you are interested in discussing bringing Squirrels to your Group then please do contact them to discuss further.
For further information or enquiries:
Contact County Programme Team