Welcome to 16th Wigan
Squirrels are boys and girls aged between 4 and 6 years old.
Squirrels is 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
16th Wigan Receiver Brighter Borough Funding
16th Wigan Scout Group this week welcomed their local councillors with a cheque from the Brighter Borough fund to pay for new camping equipment the group will use on its upcoming camps. Counsellors Marie and Clive Morgan (Winstanley Ward) and Helen O'Neill,...
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...