Navaho / Cheyenne Beavers

Troop

Friday Nights, 19:30-21:30

We have a very active and varied programme, both at the regular weekly meetings and at weekends, including skills training, camping, hiking and most importantly generally having fun. By the time they reach the Scout Troop, members are expected to have become much more self-reliant. They are split into Patrols, each led by a more experienced scout - the Patrol Leader. The Scouts suggest and run activities for the Troop, with the adult leaders carrying out the longer term planning and focusing on the progression of the individual Scouts. 

We run multiple camps throughout the year ranging from back to basics camping skills, expeditions in Snowdonia to action packed activity camps. We also participate in many district and County events where the scouts have the opportunity to sleep under canvas as well as training weekends and wardening weekends at the district campsite. 

The Troop is run by the leadership team - Matt Cheyette, Ed Hackett, Roy Watts, Fergus Lang, Angus Findlay, Lucy Smith, Aaron Humphrey, Linda Wilson, Jude Watts, Olly Watts & Eustya Solovey. If you need any info or help please don't hesitate to ask.

We are always on the lookout for help from Parents, friends or relatives in what ever capacity you can to help us make the evenings run smoothly. Can you spare a couple of hours to volunteer?

Due to high demand the troop is currently at capacity and will be for the foreseeable future. We do not hold a waiting list however there are lots of Scout groups within the local area who do currently have spaces. Please email enquiries@royalkingstonscouts.org.uk with any joining enquiries for the Scout section and they will be able to find another troop in the local area who will be able to accommodate you. 

Contact Troop Leaders: Email Troop Leaders 

Horizon ESU

Thursday Nights, 19:30-21:30

Explorer Scouts are part of the district provision in Royal Kingston and we are very proud to have a special relationship with Horizon ESU. They are just as much a part of the 1st Hook community as all of our other sections.

Explorers enjoy doing many activities such as camping, cooking, canoeing, hiking, swimming, first aid skills, and much more. Explorer Scouts can also work towards their Queens Scout Award and Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Contact Explorer Leaders: Email Explorer Leaders

Band (Closed in 2023)

Monday Nights, 19:00-21:00

The original band was formed at 1st Hook Scouts in 1938. But, they changed their name to 1st Hook Scout & Guide Band when 1st Hook Guide Company was invited to join them in 1983. They are a 'traditional style' marching band with 3 sections - drums & percussion; woodwind; and brass. 

New recruits start from age nine, and they are given an instrument of their choice to use in the band, along with a tuition book to start them off with their instrument lessons. Several mentors help to teach the youngsters, and each mentor will continue to work with their student(s) as they progress from new recruit to trainee and begin playing within the main band.

The band uses a full range of military instrumentation, and their repertoire includes everything from well known military marches to full concert band arrangements of both popular music and film themes. As a result they are able to perform as both a concert band and a marching band, depending on the requirements of each event.