Welcome to 3rd Itchen Scout Group

Based in Bitterne, Southampton, we’re home to over 100 young people who enjoy the fun, friendship, and adventure that Scouting brings.

We run a full range of sections — Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers (Shackleton ESU) — along with exciting activities like rifle and crossbow shooting through our Shackleton Rifle Club.

Our brilliant team of volunteers and young leaders are passionate about creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where every young person can thrive, learn new skills, and enjoy being part of something bigger.

We also have a modern, purpose-built hall available for hire — perfect for local groups, events, and activities.

Whether you’re looking to join the adventure or get involved as a volunteer, there’s a place for you at 3rd Itchen.

So, what do Scouts do?

Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.

But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.

Every week we give almost half a million 4-25 year olds the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.

Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your young person’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.