For the first three weeks your child can simply come have a look and join in with the activities to see if he or she likes it. During that time they are automatically covered by the Scout Association for insurance purposes. Parents are welcome to watch as well as participate.

Please contact the Group Leader if more information is required.

Activities

Scouting is all about learning new skills in the outdoors. We encourage all our groups to participate in sleepovers, holidays, camps and hikes range from day activities up to three days duration. The cost of these activities is an extra expense; however, you can be sure that we carefully aim to keep the price of such activities to a minimum. Our aim is that each section has at least one overnight activity each term. The cost of these activities varies between Joey, Cub and Scouts sections and also with the travel distance.

The Scout Group

A Scout Group is entirely self-funded. The expenses of a Scout Group are various. A somewhat major cost is the purchasing of badges and certificates. (Badges are presented as soon as they are earned and there is no call for parents to purchase their child’s badges).

The Group must also meet the cost of maintaining the Scout Hall itself and we have the normal water, electricity and insurance bills to pay. Then there is also the initial and ongoing cost of training Leaders and the supply of their uniforms.

The Group’s running costs are mostly offset by the annual membership subscriptions and partly through a small number of fundraising activities throughout the year.

Fundraising

Most Scout Groups engage in fundraising for the Group. We encourage fundraising for major events (like attending a Jamboree) through the formation of parent committees for specific events.

Fee Structure and Merchandise

Joining fee – $90

Includes Badges, Neckie, scout journey book, Branch joining fee

When joining you are required to purchase a scout shirt. The shirt is available from the Scout Outdoor Centre – Rundle Street, Adelaide. or speak to your section leader regarding our second hand uniform shop to see what is available. 

Term Fee – $55  (10 week term)

Includes award badges, yearly registration fee, insurance, utility costs, sectional costs, Maintenance hall, Equipment, Cleaning and operational costs.

Home School Term Fee – $40 (5 week term)

Includes award badges, yearly registration fee, insurance, utility costs, sectional costs, Maintenance hall, Equipment, Cleaning and operational costs.

Payment Plans

We have a policy for payments to assist smaller payments over a period of time to cover term fee’s.

Invoices

Invoices will be emailed at the start of each term including term fee’s, camps attended or any purchases with in the group. All costs can be invoiced on a term by term basis.

Voucher System

By assisting at participating fundraising activities, you can receive a credit towards your scouting account for use towards term fee’s, camp fee’s, major activities and purchases. **Not redeemable via team app store or refundable for cash.

Group merchandise

All merchandise is located on Team app. The store has options to order and purchase any items with in the group. Download the app to access the store. Card payments can be made via the store for merchandise as well as term fee’s.

Replacement or lost items can be purchased via the team app store.

Bank Account Details

BSB – 325 185 Beyond Bank

Account No  – 03721408

Account Name – 1^st Salisbury Scout Group

* Note – please include last name with any payments or member number