Keas:

The Kea Section opens the door for young people to discover the world. It is filled with a little bit of everything: outdoor activities, games, music, and crafts. Along the way, Kea meet new friends, learn cooperation and teamwork, and develop self-confidence. 

Land, sea and air-based activities… who could want for more… 

Ages:

5 – 8 years

Meeting Nights:

We meet on a Tuesday evenings.

Weekly meetings generally coincide with the normal school terms.

Meeting Times:

1700 – 1800 hrs

Meeting Location

We make use of a variety of locations to make the best use of the outdoors.

We normally meet at the Den at 9 Nicoll Street, Springlands, but sometimes use other venues

The programme location and activity will be advised via the weekly and term emails and via the Mahi Tahi, which is the Scouting App.

The youth Award Scheme

Our award scheme is based around personal development, adventure and our community.

Find out about the Award Scheme

Joining – New Members

You may come along for a free trial of 3 consecutive weeks. This will allow you to meet everyone and give it a go first.

If you would then like to become a full member following your trial, then you need to use the Scouts Aotearoa website https://scouts.nz/group/springlands-sea-scout-group/ to register for the term programme.

Investiture

Once you have completed 3 – 5 nights and purchased a formal uniform shirt we will invest you (formally make you a member of the Group) and present you with our Group scarf.

Uniform

• Your Group scarf provided to you on investiture.
• The choice of either the Group Activity Shirt or the formal Scouts NZ dress uniform shirt.

Costs

• $110: Term fee.
• $45: Formal Scouts NZ dress shirt (available from Scouts Direct – https://scoutsdirect.co.nz/
• Camps and some activities may cost extra.