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.
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.
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
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
Visit the About Us page to learn about the role Scouts plays in our communities. Contact details for the Zone team and other parts of the organisation are also provided.
Check out what's coming up in the Events section. You will also be able to access the online registration portal to book your attendance.
Find details about hiring a Scout venue either at
- Camp Waingaro
or another of our properties
- Camp Gow, Matamata
- Raglan Scout Hall
Visit the Other Links page to access the National Group Directory for contact details of all Scout Groups around the country.