Kedron Scouts commenced in 1963, meeting initially at Kedron State School. A year later the den was built on its current site by parents, who then became Scout leaders. In 1991 the second den was added to meet the increase in Scout numbers due to girls being able to join all sections and Joey Scouts commencing at the group in 1990. Kedron Joey Scouts is the longest continuously running Joey Scouts Mob in Queensland.
Since then, over 700 boys and girls have been members of Kedron Scouts. Some of our Scouting members have stayed with us all the way from Joeys and have then gone on to become Leaders once they have turned 18, and continued to be a youth member until the age of 26 when they complete Rovers. We have welcomed the children of many former Scouts and hope to continue this tradition. One of our original scout leaders remains an important member of our group.
Our Scouting Sections are supported by qualified Adult Leaders and Scouting parents.
What have we been doing at Kedron Scouts?
In the past year, our Kedron Scout family has:
- Attended the Lutwyche Dawn Service and Kedron-Wavell RSL Anzac March
- Taken part in Clean up Australia
- Helped Bunnings with their Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Easter and Christmas free family activity evenings
- Went to the Cub Scout Leadership course which trains up our youth in leadership skills
- Some of our Scouts, Venturers and Leaders attended the 26th Australian Jamboree which was held in Maryborough, QLD for 10 days in January 2025.
- Hosted the Western Australian Jamboree Contingent at the den for a meal before they continued their journey the Jamboree in Maryborough
Each section held at least 3 camps and 2 sleepovers with activities which included canoeing, abseiling and loads of swimming, hiking, camp cooking, and of course, campfires under the stars!
Your child’s safety and wellbeing is our number one priority…
Scouts Australia requires all adults applying to join the Association to satisfy the ‘Working with Children Check’ (Bluecard) arrangements; consent to a Police and Character Check. For many years, all potential Scout Leaders and Adult Helpers have had to undertake a mandatory Police check.
All approved adult Leaders receive comprehensive and ongoing training in dealing with children and the various aspects of Scouting. All Leaders and Adult Supporters must agree to abide by a Code of Conduct, which incorporates important principles of child protection.
Parents of youth members, can visit and assist their youth’s unit 7 times before Adult Supporter Membership and ‘Working with Children Check’ (Bluecard) requirements are needed to be applied for.
Contact Us if you are interested in becoming an Adult Leader or Adult Supporter.
What is Scouting?
Scouting is a worldwide movement that has shaped the development of youth and adults for more than 100 years. Scouts are in every part of our community and Scouts is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia and the world. Approximately 15,000 boys, girls and adults in Queensland from various cultural or religious backgrounds and with varying abilities, participate in all aspects of Scouting – an education for life!
Most of all, Scouting is:
- Fun
- Adventurous
- Challenging
- Commitment
- Inclusive
- Global
To learn more about Scouting, go to Scouts Queensland