Welcome to 16th Wigan
Squirrels are boys and girls aged between 4 and 6 years old.
Squirrels is a fun and relaxed environment for the youngest members to learn about thems and the world around them.
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
September 26 Update
A start of a new year of scouting is an exciting time. Each year feels like a new beginning with new challenges and new plans unfolding. Each section is coming up with great plans to challenge and develop our young people. A new term is also an opportunity to reflect...
Summer Camp Week 2026
16th Wigan enjoyed a wonderful week on their summer camp. Scouts were joined by Young Leaders and Cubs at Waddecar Activity Center for a week that had many different challenges. Over 30 young people from 6 to 16 took part in a varied range of activities, which...
Enter Our Fantasy Football League
For the start of the 2026/27 Premier League season 16th Wigan are launching a Fantasy Football League where you could win £100. Entries are open now and it costs just £10 to enter. First place will win £100, with further prizes available depending on the number of...