Welcome to 1st Karori Scout Group

Who are we?

1st Karori is a Scout group in Karori, Wellington, and our purpose-built Scout hall den is on Campbeel Street.  We have one Kea group, two Cub packs, two Scout troops, and one Venturer unit, and we are one of the largest in the country, with more than 180 members (youth and adults).

We are part of Pipitea (Wellington Zone) and a member of Scouts Aotearoa, our national body which governs scouting in New Zealand and develops our national programme.

Our scouts learn about...

• Outdoor adventures and activities including bushcraft and tramping

• Teamwork and participation

• Respect for the environment and others

• Leadership and resilience

• Community participation

We also give Venturers the option to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Award and the King's Scout Award (the highest honour in scouting).

What do we do?

Each group usually meets weekly at the local scout hall, and some may go away on weekends for camps and tramps. Our older youth also go on a multiday annual summer tramp and a  Wanganui River canoe trip, plus we run a yearly week-long skiing trip to Mount Hutt Ski Field.  Our senior Scouts and Venturers also do two annual skiing trips to the Scout lodge at Mt Ruapehu.

Scouts is all about fun, challenges and adventure.

We are New Zealand's most prominent mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6 to 18-year-olds fun, challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure, and the chance to help others, making a positive impact in our communities.

Scouts help children and young adults reach their full potential and develop skills, including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

What do Scouts do?

Scouts can take part in national activities as diverse as kayaking, abseiling, overseas expeditions, photography, climbing, performing arts and caving. As a Scout, you can learn survival skills, first aid, be part of a stage show, or even learn how to fly a plane. There’s something for every young person. It’s a great way to have fun, make friends, get outdoors, express your creativity, experience the wider world and take part in our National Jamboree, camps and activities.

What do volunteers do?

This everyday adventure is possible thanks to our adult volunteers, who support Scouts in a wide range of roles, from working directly with young people to helping manage a Group to serving as a National Council member. We help volunteers get the most out of their experiences at Scouts by providing opportunities for adventure, training, fun and friendship. 

Our internationally recognised training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people. Our approach focuses on what you want to get out of volunteering with Scouts while respecting the time you can offer. Over 90% of Scout volunteers say that their skills and experiences have been useful in their work or personal life.

Scouts Aotearoa website.

More information can be found on the Scouts Aotearoa website - https://scouts.nz