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
Adult Opportunities with 16th Wigan
Are you looking for something new to do in 2025? Maybe you are looking to be involved with a friendly, welcoming and varied community that is looking to grow? 16th Wigan are looking for new members to support our young people. Don't think volunteering with scouts is...
Two New Woodbadges for Our Leaders
16th Wigan are pleased to announce that we have two of our leaders have been awarded with their woodbadges this week. We had a surprise visit on Tuesday and again on Thursday by District Lead Volunteer Jeff Picton to present Nic (Beavers) and Darren (Cubs) with their...
Jambowlree 2024
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, young leaders and adults all come together to enter this year's Jambowlree. Jambowlree is an international scout bowling competition bringing together scouts of all ages and of all nations to take part ten pin bowling. The event runs all year...