35th Norwich Sea Scouts
BEST FOR
Ages 4-18
ENTRY
from £8
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
Weekly sailing, kayaking and campfires for ages 4 to 18, split by age group across the week.
This is a proper water-based scout troop, not just badges and biscuits. Kids get out on the water sailing, kayaking and canoeing, plus knot-tying, climbing, abseiling and the odd traditional campfire. There's camping and hiking too, and the site says every child gets at least one night away a year, with most camps held close to home so you're not driving hours to pick up a homesick eight-year-old.
The age groups are split properly. Squirrels takes the 4 to 6s on a Friday teatime, Beavers is 6 to 8 on Tuesdays, Cubs 8 to 10.5 on Thursdays, Scouts 10.5 to 14 on Mondays, and Explorers 14 to 18 on Friday evenings. That means your child moves up through the sections as they grow rather than ageing out of the whole thing at eleven.
Cost is £16 a month, paid by standing order on the 1st, with a sibling rate of £8 if you've got more than one going. That's a fair bit less than most kids' clubs once you work it out weekly, though it's a monthly commitment rather than a pay-as-you-go session. If you think your child might need you there for the first few weeks, they say to just have a word rather than assuming you can't stay.
They describe themselves as open to all and willing to adapt sessions so everyone can join in, which is worth knowing if you've got a child who needs a bit of extra thought put into how things run.
Need to know
- Best for
- 4 to 18, with a different section for each age as they grow
- Payment is by standing order on the 1st of the month, not a one-off booking fee
- Each age group meets on a different day, so check which evening applies before turning up
- They say they can adapt sessions so any child can join in
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
£16 a month for members, £8 a month for siblings, taken by standing order on the 1st of the month.
What ages do you take?
Squirrels from 4 to 6, Beavers 6 to 8, Cubs 8 to 10.5, Scouts 10.5 to 14 and Explorers 14 to 18.
When do the different groups meet?
Squirrels are Fridays 5:30-6:30pm, Beavers Tuesdays 6-7:15pm, Cubs Thursdays 6:30-8pm, Scouts Mondays 7-9pm and Explorers Fridays 7:30-9pm.
What do the kids actually do?
Sailing, kayaking, rowing, canoeing, climbing, abseiling, knot-tying, survival skills and camping, plus the odd campfire evening.
How often is there camping or a night away?
It varies by section, but every child gets at least one night away a year and most camps are close to home.
Can I stay with my child during sessions?
Possibly, if you think they'd need it for the first few weeks just have a word with the leaders.
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