Joey Scouts
Joey Scouts is the first section of Scouts for young people aged 5 to 8, and it’s all about discovery and excitement! Joey Scouts are part of a Unit, led by a Joey Scout Leader.
Joey Scouts are encouraged to express themselves creatively, through games, stories and craft activities. From building monsters and spaceships from scrap items, to growing plants from seedlings and singing songs together, all Joey Scouts develop a strong sense of belonging and an understanding of the world around them.
Joey Scouts learn how to share and care, and help other people. They also learn how to recognise native birds and animals, and develop an understanding of the impact of our modern world on the environment. Some Joey Scouts might even get the chance to have their first sleepover with their Unit, an important and fun ‘first’ for developing independence.
A trained Joey Scout Leader guides a Joey Scout Unit. The safety of all Joey Scouts is very important, which is why there are always leaders on hand during all activities.
Friendship & Belonging
Making new friends and building social skills are very important for Joey Scouts. For some, belonging to Joey Scouts provides an opportunity to mix with a new group of people, developing their confidence and ability to make new friends. Joey Scout families are welcome to get involved too! There’s lots of opportunities for the whole family to make new friends and feel part of the community too.
Adventure
Joey Scouts is often the first chance for young children to have a real adventure, like their first abseil, a visit to the local fire station, or even their first overnight camp!
Leadership
Even from 5 years of age, Scouts begins to show young people how to lead by giving them the chance to play an active role in their program. They discuss the activities that Joey Scouts would like to do, and provide guidance that will enable a degree of independence and teamwork. As an example, individual Joey Scouts are encouraged to lead games for their Unit, making sure that everyone is included.
Uniforms and Badges
Joey Scouts wear a blue polo shirt with brown sleeves and a scarf. They will also be given badges to sew on the uniform. Joey Scouts will be able to earn a number of badges as they progress through the section.
When you first talk to the Joey Scout Leader about joining, they will give you information about what to wear and bring to your first meeting. You can buy your Joey Scout uniform at Scout Shop.
Joey Scout Leader Resources
The following pages address the needs of Leaders of the Joey Scout Section. They aim to be an accessible, secure and sustainable resource to assist Joey Scout Leaders do their most important job – running positive, successful, Joey Scout Units.
Should you have any questions or feedback at any time, please contact the Branch Joey Scout Team via joeys@scoutsqld.com.au.
New to Joey Scouts?
New Leaders and Groups looking to start a New Joey Scout Unit, we have various resources to help you start up and build your Unit. The Joey Build Collection is full of information and resources. Hopping into Joeys is a detailed program, with accompanying notes and ready to print resources, to set up new Leaders in a new Unit for about a term.
Unit Leaders
While experienced Leaders may find some useful ideas and resources in the Hopping into Joeys files, we are endeavouring to provide you with information to assist with the week to week running of your unit.
For information on Branch-led events such as Joey Scout Step Out, Hopalong, Commissioner’s Challenge, Joey Scout Jaunt, and Synchronised Sleepover follow the links. Files are stored in a Library and links to important and useful information can be found on the pages.
The Branch Team exists to support the Leaders that prepare and run programs every single week. The Branch Team is advised by the Branch Joey Scout Council.
There is no better way to attract new Leaders and Joey Scouts than a well-run and resourced program. If you see a need we can address, please let us know. If you have something you can share with others, please send it in to joeys@scoutsqld.com.au.