Welcome to 16th Wigan
Beavers are boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old.
Beavers take part in a wide variety of activities exploring the local area, the world around us and themselves.
Cubs are boys and girls aged between 8 and 10½ years old.
Cubs at 16th Wigan Scout Group enjoy a huge variety of activities from swimming and exploring, to cooking and camping.
Scouts are young people aged 10½ to 14.
As well as adventure, our Scouts learn leadership skills, teamwork, to try new things and build on their existing skills.
Latest News from 16th Wigan
Scouts Take Home Richardson Trophy
On Saturday morning, 16th Wigan's scout section entered the Richardson Trophy at Bispham Hall. The event tests the scouts team working, communication and skills through a series of bases. This years event included bases on mechanics, blind fold obstacle course, map...
Adult Volunteer Survey Launched
Did you know that Scouts is a great place for adults to volunteer? Volunteering through Scouts not only benefits young people but adults as well by providing increased social interactions, mental stimulation, and training. Did you also know you do not have to of been...
Quiz and Food Brings Community Together
On Friday night the scout section hosted a quiz and food night at the St Pauls Community Centre. Around 40 parents, friends, brothers and sisters had an evening of quizing fun and home cooked pizzas, burgers and spaghetti bolognaise expertly prepared by the scouts...