The initiative launches in 200 areas across the UK and follows a pilot that began in 2019, which focused on supporting areas of deprivation and Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
It is hoped the charity’s nationwide network of ‘Squirrel Dreys’ will reach 12,000 families in the first three years of the programme. Scouts is also looking to expand into more locations.
The focus will be on outdoor play with new activities learnt receiving badges, as the charity has long provided for those taking part in its groups for older children.
New badges include ‘feel good’, ‘be active’, ‘explore outdoors’ and ‘brilliant builder’. Young children involved will have red uniforms.
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