Becoming A Member

Sections

1st Leichhardt Scout Group is formed into sections according to age, with some overlap to suit each individual child. All sections meet weekly at the Scout Hall, at 145 Balmain Road Lecihhardt. Section meeting times are below; and your child will be automatically placed into the relevant section based on their age.

  • Joeys - Ages 5-8. Joeys meet Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
  • Cubs - Ages 8-11. Cubs meet Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm
  • Scouts - Ages 11-15. Scouts meet Mondays 7:00-9:00pm
  • Venturers - Ages 15-18. Venturers meet Tuesdays 7:00-9:00pm

Temporary Membership

1. Free Trial

1st Leichhardt is a thriving group and some sections have waitlists to join. Contact the group leader to discuss what section may be appropriate for your child and find out about openings and when your child may attend for a trial night.

2. Online Registration Form

Next, you will need to fill in the online application form. This gives you 6 weeks of FREE Trial Membership. If during that period you wish to continue, just let the group leader know to make it official. The trial membership activates the Scouts Insurance policies and ensures all contact details are shared.

Full Membership

3. Fees

The total fees for 2026 are $530 for new members, including a once off joining fee of $90.

Fees are in 2 parts and will be invoiced through ScoutHub twice a year:

  • Part 1 are fees set by Scouts NSW and include a once off joining fee, plus annual membership fees.
  • Part 2 are Group fees, set by the 1st Leichhardt Group Committee to cover scarf, badges, equipment, resources, electricity, water and the like, as well as a subsidy for the membership fees of leaders and leaders children.
4. Active Kids Rebate

You may also like to apply for the Active Kids Rebate with Scouts via the online registration process.

5. Uniform

If you decide to continue you can buy a shirt through The Scout Shop. Our fees cover the scarf, woggle and investment badges that your child will receive when they are invested. The shirt is all you need to buy.