Guides, Scouts & Uniformed groups

The Air Cadets is a youth organisation open to Boys and Girls in Year 8 and above. Activities: Flying, Gliding, Shooting- Live Firing and Marksmanship Training, Sports - Competitions up to international level, Fieldcraft - Learn survival skills, Annual Camps - Experience Life on an RAF Base, D of E Award, First Aid - Qualifications that save lives, Adventure Training - Explore the world, Drill, Training - BTEC in Aviation Studies worth 4 GCSEs, Leadership - Building the next generation of leaders, Music -Competitions and Marching Bands, Radio and Cyber - Learn how technology is shaping the future, And more!more...

All cadet face to face activity is currently suspended due to COVID19.

We parade on a Monday and Wednesday from 1900 to 2100hrs. We are open to children aged from 12 (Year 8) to 18 yrs of age who are from Harpenden and the surrounding areas. Come along and give it a go!more...

Groups and Units are open to both boys and girls. Beaver Scouts are aged 6 - 8. Cub Scouts are aged 8 - 10.5. Scouts are aged 10.5 to 14. Explorer Scouts are aged 14 - 18. There are a number of Groups and Units across the District. WAITING LISTS ARE LONG AND A PLACE IS NOT GUARANTEED. More leaders are always required and children of leaders get priority. WAITING LISTS: If your child is over 6 go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk and follow the links and instructions to join the District Waiting List. If your child is under 6 you will need to go to www.harpendenscouts.org.uk, choose which Group's (or Groups') waiting list(s) you wish to join and follow the link to contact the relevant person at that Group. Your child's name will be added to that Group's waiting List. If your child is unfortunately not allocated a place at your Group of choice when your child turns 6, their name will be added to the District Waiting List automatically and you will be contacted when a place becomes available for a child of the same age bracket as your child.more...

Rainbows are aged 5 to 7, Brownies 7 to 10, Guides 10 to 14 and Rangers for those aged 14 to 18. If you would like your daughter to join Girlguiding for the first time (at whatever level), you need to register her at www.girlguiding.org.uk/information-for-parents/register-your-daughter . You will complete basic information requested including a preference about which Unit you would like to register with - it works by postcode and will default to the closest one to you. You may be contacted by the Unit leader, but even if an e-mail is not received your daughter will be on the relevant waiting list. It is advisable to add girls to the waiting list as early as possible. Girlguiding in Harpenden and the surrounding areas is very popular and WAITING LISTS ARE LONG AND A PLACE IS NOT GUARANTEED. Leaders are always required and daughters of leaders get priority, so please do consider volunteering. If a girl is already in Girlguiding her unit leader will notify the leader of the next section, there is no need for the parents to re-register online. Those already in Girlguiding will be given priority when moving sections, over those new to Girlguiding. In the Harpenden area Rainbows and Guides are particularly over-subscribed as there are fewer units in the area.more...

Are you: Interested in police work? Aged between 14 and 18? Interested in a varied role where you can develop a range of skills, help your local community and have fun? Then why not join the Police Cadets. Meetings every other Tuesday 7-9pm (during term time). Twitter: @StAlbansVPCmore...

An amazing oportunity for young people aged 10-18. First aid is a lifelong skill and can mean the difference between a life lost and a life saved. Qualified youth leaders guide you towards the Grand Prior Award in a safe, welcoming environment. Leadership and presentation skills learned and practised. Adventure activities are also available. Term time only meetingsmore...