1st Renton Scout Group

02/10/2026

Our Group have spaces available for young people wanting to come give Scouting a go! No cost for the first four weeks and no uniform required during that time - just comfortable clothing and a water bottle.

Beavers - ages 6 & 7 - Thursday evenings, 6pm to 7pm
Cubs - ages 8 to 10 1/2 - Thursday evenings 7:15pm to 8:45pm

Register your interest here: https://form.jotform.com/241683104234045

10/09/2026

We'd like to give a warm welcome to Sam and Amy, who have stepped into the shared role of District Youth Leads!

Passionate about empowering young people and helping shape the future of Scouting, Sam and Amy will be working together to ensure youth voices are at the heart of everything we do across the District.

Their role will focus on supporting youth-shaped Scouting, encouraging young people to share their views, develop leadership skills, and play an active part in shaping activities, events, and decisions.

Got an idea or want to get involved? Sam and Amy would love to hear from you!

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20/08/2026

Looking for something for your young people to do now that Schools are back?

Why not come and try Scouts? Register your interest here: https://form.jotform.com/241683104234045

26/06/2026

We're opening a Scout section!

For all young people aged 10 1/2 to 13. Why not come along and have a go?

Register your interest here: https://form.jotform.com/241683104234045

25/06/2026

5th Dumbarton Cubs were delighted to join 1st Renton Cubs for a ten-pin bowling trip the other week - and what a fantastic time was had by all!

It was brilliant to see the Cubs from both groups mixing together, getting to know one another, and building new friendships along the way. Plenty of strikes, smiles, and laughter made it a day to remember! 😊

A big thank you to everyone involved in organising such a great activity - they are already looking forward to the next one!

15/06/2026

Happy Monday! 🌟

A new week brings fresh opportunities - why not try something new?

Volunteering with Scouting is a great way to:

✅ Make a difference in young people’s lives
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Meet amazing people
✅ Have a bit of fun along the way

Whether you’ve got a few hours a week or just want to find out more, there’s a place for you.

👉 DM us or visit our website to get involved and start your volunteering journey today!

11/06/2026

05/06/2026

- Did you know our Scout volunteers end up learning way more skills than they ever signed up for? 👀⚜️

We’re talking things like fire lighting, first aid, navigation, knot tying…and somehow also becoming an expert in crowd control, snack distribution, and organising chaos 😂

But behind the scenes, volunteers also build skills like:
🧠 Leadership & team building
📋 Event planning (from weekly meetings to full camps)
⚠️ Risk assessment and running activities safely
🧩 Safeguarding and creating inclusive spaces
💸 Budgeting and keeping things running smoothly

No one joins Scouting knowing how to do it all - that’s kind of the point. You learn as you go, have a laugh along the way, and end up picking up skills you never expected. That’s what makes volunteering in Scouting so different 💚

It’s not just giving your time - it’s gaining something back too.

So for Volunteers’ Week, here’s your fun fact:
👉 You don’t need the skills to volunteer in Scouting…you get them because you volunteer.

Fancy giving it a go? Drop us a message to find out more 🙌

15/05/2026

– Did you know that 2026 marks 40 years of Beaver Scouts across the UK? 🎉🦫⚜️

Beavers are one of the youngest section of the Scout family (just after Squirrels!), for young people aged 6-to-8 years of age, offering a space to try new things, make friends, and start their Scouting adventure.

The section began rolling out across the UK in the early 1980s and officially became part of The Scout Association in 1986 - meaning generations of young people have now started their journey in Beavers.

Here in Dunbartonshire, we’re proud to have 11 Beaver Colonies across our district, giving young people their very first taste of adventure. For many, it’s where confidence begins to grow and friendships are made that last through the years.

Here’s to 40 years of Beavers and many more adventures to come! 🥳

👉 Want to join the adventure or know a young person who would love Beavers? Get in touch or find your local group today!

07/05/2026

With 12 Scout groups across the district, there’s likely one just around the corner from you!

Why not get your child involved in the adventure? Or better yet, volunteer and help even more young people experience everything Scouting has to offer.

👉 Get in touch today and be part of something amazing - www.dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk/joinus