Guides, scouts & uniformed groups

The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a major national youth organisation, affiliated to the Royal Air Force. Becoming an Air Cadet is a fantastic way to learn new skills and enjoy experiences that wouldn't be possible with any ordinary youth organisation - and flying is just one example! Target shooting is another popular activity with the Air Cadets. Summer camps offer a great way to gain new skills and experiences whilst making new friends from around the country.

Meets Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm - 9pm.

Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to over 500,000 girls and boys across the UK and around 2,000 in St Albans.

Scouting in St Albans is divided into groups each with at least one Beaver Colony (6-8yrs), one Cub Pack (8-10.5yrs) and one Scout Troop (10.5-14yrs ). Our Explorers (14-18yrs) are members of units that meet in different venues across the district. ... Read 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 via the website link below.

You will complete basic information requested including a preference about which Unit you would like to register with - it works... Read more

Fire Cadets is an exciting programme offering young people the opportunity to gain a National Fire Cadet Award as well as develop their personal skills. It's free to attend and St Albans unit meet once a week each Thursday working alongside Firefighters and community volunteers.

We are St Albans Sea Cadets and part of the UK's oldest nautical youth charity.
We are staffed entirely by volunteers.

Our unit consists of the following:

Junior Sea cadets - For those aged 9, 10 and 11
Sea Cadets - For those aged from 12 to 17
Royal Marine Cadets - For those aged 13 to 17


Being part of the Sea Cadets gives opportunities... Read more

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.