Queenstown Scout Group - Adventure Awaits

How to Join Scouts in Queenstown

Kia ora! Thank you for your interest in having your child join the scouting movement. At the Queenstown Scout Group we have our own waitlist system that we use when reviewing applications as space opens up.

Important: We are currently full with a waitlist, but do rolling intakes each term as space opens up. The section leader will get in contact with you closer to the time if/when we have some space available.

Key things to know:

We are 100% volunteer based, so if you haven't heard from us for a while, feel free to reach out and remind us - but understand that we all fit this in around busy lives and work
Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate every child that wishes to join
The older your child is, the harder it is for us to accommodate them as youth already in the younger sections get priority for joining the older ones

Our Sections

Cubs (Age 8-11)

When: Tuesday nights 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Where: The Scout Hall, Sugar Lane, Frankton Marina

We do intakes at various times of the year depending on our current numbers.

Join Cubs Waitlist

Scouts (Age 11-14)

When: Wednesday nights 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Where: The Scout Hall, Sugar Lane, Frankton Marina

We do intakes at various times of the year depending on our current numbers. Priority is given to Cubs moving up.

Reality check: If your child isn't already in the scouting movement, it is highly unlikely that we will ever be able to get them in. The only real exception is if you have experience in the outdoors or with kids and are keen to become a leader yourself - then there is a chance.

Join Scouts Waitlist

Keas (Age 5-8) - Not Currently Running

Due to lack of leaders, we're not running Keas at the moment. Please wait until your child is closer to 7.5 years old and then apply for Cubs.

Fees

First 4 weeks are free, then $130 per term.

Become a Leader - Unlock More Opportunities

One of our limitations to accepting more youth is the number of leaders we have (the other is the size of our hall). If you become a leader, we will make room to accommodate your child.

✓ Your Child Gets In

We'll make space for your child when you commit as a leader

✓ Real Impact

Help shape young people's lives through adventure and challenge

✓ Manageable Commitment

2-3 hours a week during school terms, plus a bit of planning

✓ Training Provided

Full support and training - no experience necessary

If you're interested in becoming a leader and have a scouting or outdoors background (or just keen to learn), please reach out. We always welcome more assistance and if you're able to commit, we will make room to accommodate your child.

Hire The Scout Hall

The Queenstown Scout Hall is available for hire to community groups for classes, children's birthday parties, meetings and gatherings. We prioritise community groups and services.

Facilities:

Half carpet / half concrete floor, well insulated and heated

Kitchenette with wash/dry area, jug and microwave, crockery and cutlery (no oven/stove)

Tables and chairs available

2 toilets (one with disabled access)

WiFi and 40" screen with HDMI

Maximum capacity: 30 people

Hall Photos

📸 View photos of the hall: Google Photos Gallery

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Pricing

Community Groups

$25/hr

2 hour minimum

$150 bond

For meetings, classes, and support services

Commercial / Gatherings

$40/hr

4 hour minimum

$200 bond

Children's birthdays, events (NO alcohol)

Events with Alcohol

$200/hr

5 hour minimum

$500 bond

11pm curfew, must be consumed on concrete areas only

Note: We need to be considerate to our neighbours, therefore it may not be a suitable venue for certain types of parties or events such as discos, 21st birthday parties, etc. All music/noise must cease by 10pm and the hall must be vacated by 11pm.

Location

The Scout Hall
Sugar Lane, Frankton Marina, Queenstown

Adventure Awaits in Queenstown