Term 1 2026
January 19, 2026Welcome back to Scouts for the new year!
This post focuses on the return to Scouts for Term 1 and some important information for all families participating in Scouting this year.
Return to Scouts in 2026
Joeys, Cubs and Scouts will all return week beginning 2 February 2026.
Venturers will return 30 January.
Please keep an eye on your emails / facebook groups for more information from Leaders closer to the time. If you are unsure at all please get in touch!
A number of youth members will be looking at transitioning sections at the start of the term. You should have received an email from the group in relation to this if your child is due to transition.
New Members and Volunteers
We have vacancies across a number of our Units in 2026 – know a family friend, school friend or relative who might enjoy Scouts? Why not invite them to come along and try out! All relevant information available on our Come and Try page
We’re also looking for volunteers. New adult volunteers to take on assistant lead roles, adult helper roles and more – want to volunteer in 2026? Let us know and we can talk about a role for you!
If your child isn’t looking to return in 2026 please let us know so we can arrange to update our records.
Replacing Operoo
A new system will shortly be rolled out that replaces Operoo (which is closing down in Australia). This system will be called Consent2Go and operate in a slightly different way to Operoo – more information soon!
2026 Fees
Invoices for fees for 2026 will start being sent out towards the end of January. Details on fees for the year can be accessed via this link
Please note if you wish to receive an invoice for the whole year or multiple children on one invoice please reply to let us know when you receive your invoice.
Sports Vouchers – if you plan on using the SA Government Sports Voucher (for children up to year 9) please aim to do so earlier in the year rather than later! Apply for the Sports Voucher here
Any questions about fees or to discuss payment plans or anything else relating to them please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Term 1 Fundraising
The following fundraisers are being run during Term 1. For a full list of planned activities for 2026 please follow this link
For those families not able to assist with fundraising the fundraising levy will apply and be charged during Term 1/2
Bunnings BBQ – Saturday 31 January
Volunteer for our 2026 Projects
To continue the great work of our Scout Group, we need the support of all families with a number of our key projects across the group. Our group is entirely volunteer run – nothing happens without the support of families and you!
Everyone is busy! But if every family volunteered just a few hours during the year it would help spread the load from just a few people. Two key projects we’re starting recruitment for now are listed below – click the button to find out more about each opportunity.
Working Bees
We have four working bees scheduled this year. All families are expected to attend at least one working bee to help keep our hall and facilities looking great.
Sunday 8 February
Sunday 1 March (including Clean Up Australia Day)
Sunday 3 May
Sunday 9 August
Sunday 18 October
2026 Calendar
Key dates for 2026 are now available through our online calendar on our website. This calendar also includes key Scouts SA dates for other activities and events happening in Scouting.