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
Christmas Social and Presentations
16th Wigan started the Christmas period with a social get together. Members hosted the community for a night of food, games and some presentations. District Lead Jeff Picton joined the evening to present commendations to Kate, Neil and Noel whilst Linda was presented...
Online Shop Opens
We are pleased to announce the opening of the 16th Wigan online shop. The latest development of the website offers 16th Wigan branded clothing - ideal for less formal occasions like days out, competitions and camps, a donation point and will be the place to buy...
16th to be Represented at WSJ 2027
16th Wigan are delighted to announce we will have a representative at the next World Scout Jamboree in 2027. Georgina Birchall will join a unit of made up of young people from Greater Manchester and Cumbria at the event in Gdansk, Poland. Once there she will be joined...