Skills for Life

We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

It’s exciting being involved with us. We believe that through everyday adventure, young people regularly experience new challenges that enrich their lives and meet lifelong friends through Scouting.

Welcome to 1st Parkstone

Based in Parkstone and part of Poole District, we’re proud to be one of the very first Scout Groups in the world, founded all the way back in 1908.

Today, 1st Parkstone is a thriving, full family of Scouting, with a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Air Scout Troop. Each week, around 100 young people aged 4–14 years from Parkstone and the surrounding area come together to enjoy everyday adventure and be part of our exciting, high-quality programme.

Over the past decade, the Group has gone from strength to strength across all sections, thanks to the dedication and teamwork of our volunteers, trustees and Section Leads.

Our experienced leadership team delivers a fun, varied and adventurous programme, helping young people learn skills for life while making great memories along the way. From weekly meetings to camps and action-packed day activities, there’s always something happening at 1st Parkstone.

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Welcome to <span>1st Parkstone</span>

Aged 4 to 25?

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

Volunteer with us

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Upcoming events

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Event
Poole District – Fun in the Forest Weekend Camp
When

05th Jun - 07th Jun

Time

All Day

Location

Fernley Crofts Scout Activity Centre

Event
Poole District Awards Night 2026
When

17th Oct

Time

All Day

Location

Magna Academy

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Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035