Welcome to Scouts Waikato

Waikato Zone is part of Scouts Aotearoa and supports delivery of the Scouting programme to youth members through the four Scout Groups in Hamilton city (Chartwell, Hillcrest, Kirikiriroa St Peters, and St Marys), as well as Groups in Cambridge, Pirongia, Putaruru, Taumarunui, Te Awamutu, and Te Kuiti.

The Groups provide one or more of the four youth sections – Keas (aged 5‑8), Cubs (8‑11), Scouts (11‑14), and Venturers (14‑18). Additionally we have our young adult section – Rovers (18‑26) based in Hamilton. Note that some of these youth sections are not available in all Groups.

Programmes are based in the outdoors as much as possible, are educational in nature, and are fun. Scouts Aotearoa embraces youth development through youth led programmes to allow individuals to grow in a safe environment. We welcome enquiry for youth to join one of the sections mentioned above.

Parent and adult volunteer help is also welcomed in a section leadership role or on a group committee. Training is provided. Scouts Aotearoa is a volunteer organisation registered as a Charitable Trust under its own Act of Parliament.

What's coming up (more events & details are on the Events page)

Practical Skills Day - Orienteering

Practical Skills Day - Orienteering

This short course provides practical skills training for Leaders in the Cub, Scout and Venturer sections. The focus of this session will be on map, compass, orienteering, and navigation through open and bushy areas using a variety of tools and techniques.

Click on the FIND OUT MORE link for more information. Register via the online registration portal below.

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CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Scouts

CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Scouts

Woo hoo, Summer Camp is on again for 2025. Calling all you Scouts who are looking for some fun times in January, registrations open late July and close 30th November. And if you register and pay before 29th October camp fees are $50 less. Staff are also needed please!

For more information go to cniscoutingsummercamp.co.nz

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CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Cubs

CNI Scouting Summer Camp - Cubs

Woo hoo, Summer Camp is on again for 2025. Calling all you Cubs who are looking for some fun times in January, registrations open late July and close 30th November. And if you register and pay before 29th October camp fees are $50 less. Staff are also needed please!

For more information go to cniscoutingsummercamp.co.nz

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