Welcome to the 3rd Squirrels Heath web site!

We are a Scout Group that first opened it's doors in the 1930's. We are a registered Sea Scout Group and although our activities are predominantly water based, we still take part in all the land based activities we can fit in. We are lucky enough to have qualified leaders to being able to take part in all Scout registered activities from canoeing to parascending. We cater for all ages from 6 through to 18 and beyond in the relevant sections of Beavers (ages 6-8), Cubs (ages 8-10 and a half), Scouts (ages 10 and a half - 14) and Explorers (ages 14-18). After 18 there is the opportunity to assist as a leader in any of the sections. 





The story so far...
  • St George's Day Parade April 2012

    All sections from the Glorious 3rd took part in the annual St George's Day Parade with one of our best ever turnouts! See the Beavers ,Cubs, and Scouts in action


  • Cubs Climbing Spring 2012

    The Cubs went along to Mile End Climbing wall, taking part in abseiling 30ft, the monkey room and a LOT of climbing


  • Scouts Hike February 2012

    The Scouts ventured far into the depths of Brentwood for a 6 mile hike, practising map skills and orienteering


  • Explorers Winter Camp February 2012

    The Explorers travelled to the Lake District on their annual winter camp, exploring Windermere and canoeing to an island


  • Cubs Snowball Fight January 2012

    A fresh field of snow, hot chocolate, this calls for a snowball fight!


  • Explorers A to Z Challenge December 2011

    The explorers completed a series of challenges taking 26 photos around London, including some photos of people that look like Nev and of soldiers.


  • Scouts Autumn Camp 2011

    The Scouts ventured off to the Lake District to take part in sailing, canoeing and mountain biking!


  • Sponsored Cycle Ride October 2011

    In October the entire 3rd Squirrels Heath went for a sponsored cycle ride at Redbridge Cycle Centre on a strangely warm and sunny October Sunday!


  • Chelmer Day Summer 2011

    Our troop made the trip down to the River Chelmer to practice canoeing skills such as paddling down weirs. 


  • Cardboard City Summer 2011

    The Scouts and Explorers voluntarily slept in cardboard boxes for one night, experiencing life as a person living on the streets


  • DSP Summer Fun Day August 2011

    The Scouts and Cubs travelled down to the DSP for a day of canoeing, powerboating and kayaking. The pictures can be found in the cubs section, or by clicking the picture.


  • Explorers Summer Camp July 2011

    The Explorers travelled to Symond's Yat (a few weeks before the Scouts), playing about in rapids, capsizing and cutting bread with a saw.


  • Scouts Summer Camp July 2011

    The Scouts visited Symonds Yat for their summer camp, taking part in cycling, canoeing and travelling into mines!


  • Scouts DSP Trip July 2011

    Another monthly instalment of the Dockland's Scout Project for the Scouts where they improved their canoeing skills whilst playing games.


  • Scouts Archery Competition 2011

    The Scouts enjoyed an archery competition run by the district where they were the winners!


  • Beavers and Cubs Gilwell Fun Day June 2011

    The Cubs and Beavers had a great day out at Gilwell Park, discovering Baden Powell's footprint in the process!


  • DSP Scouts June 2011

    The Scouts had fun at a trip sailing at the Docklands Scout Project, overlooked by Canary Warf and the O2! Click on the image to view the pictures


  • Cubs Bank Holiday Camp

    Cubs went away to thriftwood on the bank holiday weekend.


  • Scouts Chelmer Trip Easter 2011

    During the Easter break the Scouts enjoyed high river levels and great weather in a trip down the river Chelmer


  • St George's Day Parade 2011

    All sections attended the annual St George's Day Parade, see the photos by clicking the link above.


  • Newsletters

    All previous editions of our newsletter The Norwegian Blue have been uploaded onto the website, click on the link to find out more.


  • Climbing March 2011

    The Scouts went climbing with some explorers to Mile End Climbing Wall. For the Explorer photos click HERE... For the Scout photos click on the title.


  • Longridge Paddlesports March 2011

    The Scouts took a short trip on the Thames in Buckinghamshire to gain their Paddlesports Level 5.


  • Ambleside Feb 2011

    Check out our pictures and reports from the recent trip to the Lake District with the Explorers!


  • Bassenthwaite 2010

    Last year the explorers took a trip to the Lake District, this included cycling and canoeing. Click the link to find out more.



The Glorious 3rd