Scouts NSW - 1st Balgowlah Scout Group
Welcome to 1st Balgowlah Scout Group!
About Scouts Australia NSW
As part of a worldwide organisation, Scouts Australia NSW engages and inspires young Australians to develop confidence, resilience and leadership. We are the best at delivering fun diverse programs that develop skills for life!
Young Australians want fun, friends, excitement and adventure - Scouts has all that! Parents value honesty, respect, trustworthiness, responsibility and confidence in their children. We help Scouts develop these traits while taking part in safe outdoor activities. We are the best at delivering fun diverse programs that develop skills for life!
About Our Scout Group
At 1st Balgowlah Scout Group we have sections for:
Joeys (5-8) who meet on a Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 5:00pm
Cubs (8-11) who meet on Tuesday nights from 6:30 to 8:00pm
Scouts (11-14) who meet on Thursday nights from 7:00 to 9:00pm
Weekend activities occur as per term programs. These events will be notified in advance and may be run at a group, district, state or national level.
Our group is run by myself, the Group Leader and I have overall responsibility for the successful operation of our group. I am supported by trained and qualified cub and scout leaders who deliver the youth programs and a group support committee. The committee comprises the chairman, treasurer and committee members who manage all aspects of running the group, maintaining our hall, grounds and our financial stability to deliver our programs.
About Fees
- An annual NSW State Membership fee includes essential insurance for members, Leader training, a wide range of resources, and essential support services including finance, IT, property and facilities, child safety team and communications.
- A Balgowlah Group Activity fee covers the week-to-week expenses of running Scouts – resources, maintenance and utilities of the Scout Hall, and regular meeting activities.
- One-off costs – there are many opportunities for additional participation in Scouts and there may be associated fees like camping charges, travel, event fees etc.
NSW State Membership and Balgowlah Group Activity fees are billed as one annual fee which is able to be paid in installments. New members will also be charged a one-off administration joining fee and a uniform fee.
Qualifying families can offset State fees through the use of the Active Kids Rebate.
About Your Involvement
Our Group is volunteer run and we cannot deliver our programs without your involvement.
We will regularly need new leaders and I welcome the opportunity to speak to you about becoming a leader and the benefits you will gain.
If your child is interested in joining Balgowlah for a 6 week trial, please contact me via email to confirm we have a place available. Our Scout Group has limited places available and often has a wait list.
Please do not hestitate to get in touch if you require further information
Kind Regards
Tom
Tom MilesGroup Leader1st Balgowlah Scout GroupE: tom.miles@nsw.scouts.com.auM: 0488 424 122
