Join Malvern

Malvern Scout Group has around 100 youth (both boys and girls) across our 4 sections. We are always excited and accommodating of new youth to our group! We strive to provide a safe and comfortable experience for new youth who have the opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills.

If you or your youth want more information about joining or want to volunteer as a leader, give Group Leader (overall manager) Jeff a call on 021 288 2866 or email malvernsanz@gmail.com

One point to note is that the youth of Malvern leaders do not pay term fees.

What happens from here

1. Try us - the first 4 consecutive nights are free.

Before the trial starts, it is necessary to sign your child up online. This gets them into the Scouts NZ system and fulfills our health and safety requirements. Go to https://scouts.nz/groups/malvern-scout-group/ and the area to complete will be on the right. You will need to choose the section your child will be trialing. If you are not sure give group leader Jeff a call on 021 288 2866 or email malvernsanz@gmail.com

There is no requirement to pay anything until the first 4 weeks are up (unless your child is super keen to get invested before the 4 weeks are up!) If your child decides not to join the information provided will be deleted from the database.

Kea, Cubs and Scouts will be invoiced the investiture fee of $30 (for scarf, woggle, initial badges, certificate) and term fees to cover the remaining nights (after the 4 free consecutive nights are deducted) in that term. Payment is required before your child can be invested.

Payments should be made by direct credit (please wait for the invoice)

Venturers will be invoiced for term fees (after the 4 free consecutive nights are deducted) by the Group. Other required costs (scarf, woggle, initial badges) will be invoiced by the Venturer Unit Treasurer. Please be aware that the Group bank account and Venturer Unit bank account is different - it's always good to check on the invoice where you should pay to.

2. Order a shirt from Scouts Direct online at https://scoutsdirect.co.nz

Once you've got it your child can wear it to section nights. The scarf and badges are officially presented when they are invested.

3. Your child makes the Kea or Scout Promise and is invested (scarf, woggle, initial badges, certificate will be presented.)

Parents are welcome to attend - bring your camera for a special shot.

4. Before the start of the next term you will be invoiced for term fees and payment within 2 weeks is required. (see below for what happens

when fees are not paid) If your child takes a term off for sport or other reasons, if you tell us by the time the invoice should be paid, we can

waive the term fees.

What does it cost?

Financial cost for Kea, Cubs, Scouts

Investiture is $30 - scarf, woggle, initial badges, certificate

Shirts from Scouting Direct cost $42 for youth sizes, $48 for adult sizes (plus freight)

Term fees are $120 per school term.

Fees are invoiced at the start of term - prompt payment please.

Having a term off is possible but it must be the entire term and if so term fees are not invoiced.

Transition to next Section (kea to cubs, cubs to scouts) is $10 - woggle, badges

Camps and some offsite activities (sailing, clip 'n climb, bowling etc.) do cost extra.

Financial cost for Venturers

Investiture is similar to the above but dependent on what is actually needed.

Term fees are $100 per school term - invoiced at start of term - prompt payment please.

Annual Venturer Unit Subscription - $50 - invoiced at start of year - prompt payment please.

Having a term off is possible but it must be the entire term and if so term fees are not invoiced.

Camps and some other activities do cost extra.

Paying Fees - and what happens when fees are not paid

Fees will be invoiced before each term starts, 4 times a year. Payment within 2 weeks is required.

When fees are not paid within 2 weeks of invoice date, badges will no longer be presented and youth will not be able to attend paid events (camps etc.). When fees are outstanding at the end of the term youth will be asked not to attend the next term until fees are paid.

Your time

Our Group cannot operate on term fees alone. Malvern Scout Group is what it is because we all share the load. Parents/caregivers of all youth are expected to help with the following; Section night help, fundraising etc.