Age Groups
Cubs (6-10 years old)
Cubs are young scouts just starting their scouting journey, aged 6-10, who operate under the guidance of their Cub Scout leader in groups of 5-9, known as a “Cub’s Den.” Their regular meetings are called “Cub Gatherings”. The Cub Scout program was updated in 2020. Cubs have the opportunity to complete 4 challenges – the Bright Paw Challenge, the One Ear Challenge, the Two Ear Challenge, and the Glen Paw Challenge (4 ranks of Cubs). To complete these challenges, cubs undertake various tasks and acquire knowledge about nature, scouting, and interpersonal relationships under the guidance of their Cub Scout leader.
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- Kriimsilm Camp – an indoor camp that takes place at the beginning of the autumn season, designed exclusively for the Cub Scout age group and often serves as their first camp experience;
- St. George’s Day Camp – a city camp for all age groups;
- Jamboree – taking place every four years in Tagametsa, it is meant for all age groups, including foreign scouts;
- ESÜ/regional/unit (summer) camps and hikes.
Scouts (11-14 years old)
The Scout age group includes 11-14-year-olds who have transitioned from Cubs to Scouts or joined during that age. The Scout program is designed to develop young individuals in five different areas, helping them become valuable members of society. Activities take place in regular meetings called Scout troops. A troop consists of 5-9 young people, and regular meetings are referred to as “Scout Gatherings” during which various scouting adventures are undertaken.
Scouts level badges TREE
What events and training are intended for SCOUTS?
- ÕKV (Õunapuu Cup) – a hike specifically aimed at Scout-age participants, organized by the winners of the previous year’s hike;
- Young Achievers’ Club – a training on how to organize one’s dream event, which the young person can implement in reality after successfully defending their project;
- Scouting Masterclass – training that can be attended starting at the age of 12;
- Winter Games – a winter camp aimed at Scouts and Senior Scouts;
- St. George’s Day Camp – a city camp for all age groups;
- Jamboree – taking place every four years in Tagametsa, meant for all age groups, including foreign scouts;
- ESÜ/regional/unit (summer) camps and hikes;
- International camps in foreign countries.
Senior Scouts (15-17 years old)
Senior Scouts are 15-17-year-old ESÜ members. The Senior Scout program also develops young individuals in five different areas to help them become valuable members of society. Completion of the program takes place in Senior Scout teams. As a Senior Scout, one can take on the role of leading their troop after completing the Scouting Masterclass training. Voluntary work, in turn, earns extra credit, for example, when applying to universities! More specific information can be obtained directly from the university – sometimes specific credit can be earned simply by submitting documents, other times it is important to mention it during the interview.
Senior scouts level badges LIGHTHOUSE
What events and training are meant for SENIOR SCOUTS?
- Winter Games – a winter camp aimed at Scouts and Senior Scouts;
- Youth Council – a place for young people to spend time together, with the aim of providing input for the development of ESÜ;
- Scouting Masterclass – training for scout leaders;
- Consultation Days – an event where ESÜ members can provide input to the board on various topics, discuss possible significant changes, and get to know other unit members/leaders;
- ERNA Hike – Estonia’s toughest hiking game, with a scouting trail that is certainly passable for Senior Scouts;
- St. George’s Day Camp – a city camp for all age groups;
- Jamboree – taking place every four years in Tagametsa, intended for all age groups, including foreign scouts;
- ESÜ/regional/unit (summer) camps and hikes;
- World Jamboree and other international events in foreign countries.
Rovers (18-26 years old)
Rovers are 18-26-year-old ESÜ members for whom a Rover program has been created, based on the same principles as the Scout and Senior Scout programs. The Rover program is no longer unit-based but takes place in Rover clubs, to which ESÜ Rovers from various units across Estonia belong. Currently, there are Rover clubs in Tallinn and Tartu, but if there is interest, it is possible to create a Rover club in any part of Estonia.
Rovers level badges FOOTPRINT
What events and training are meant for ROVERS?
- Youth Council – a place for young people to spend time together, with the aim of providing input for the development of ESÜ;
- Scouting Masterclass – scout leader training;
- Consultation Days – an event where ESÜ members can provide input to the board on various topics, discuss possible significant changes, and get to know other unit members/leaders;
- ERNA Hike – Estonia’s toughest hiking game, where you can choose between three difficulty levels;
- St. George’s Day Camp – a city camp for all age groups;
- Jamboree – taking place every four years in Tagametsa, meant for all age groups, including foreign scouts;
- ESÜ/regional/unit (summer) camps and hikes;
- World Jamboree and other international events in foreign countries*,
**All adults (18+) can participate in international camps as IST (International Service Team), whose task is to keep the camp running smoothly, i.e., to be a helping hand in the camp. However, being an IST does not mean that you have to work all the time during the camp. ISTs also have their own program and free time activities, in addition to being a great opportunity to meet scouts from all over the world.
Adult Volunteers (Aged 27+)
In Scouting, volunteers are considered to be those of Rover age who are in a voluntary position and all adults aged 27+ who are already or wish to join Scouting. Scouting offers volunteers an opportunity to develop and test themselves in areas that everyday life does not provide or, conversely, an opportunity to introduce Scouts to their everyday work or hobby field and thereby apply their knowledge and skills to improve the organization of an event or in other ways. Volunteers have various resources to give to Scouting: their time, knowledge, or money. Scouting offers in return the joy of working together with children, making new friends, and exciting adventures. In addition, the advantage of volunteering is that you can determine how much time you have to devote to it.
To become familiar with Scouting, New Volunteer Forest Camps are held every spring and autumn, which do not oblige the adults volunteers to anything but offer a great experience to spend a weekend in our Tagametsa camp center in the middle of the primeval forest and gain new knowledge and meet new people. At the end of the Forest Camp, everyone can decide if they want to participate in Scouting at all and, if so, in what role.
See the Volunteer page, where you can get more specific information about the various roles and opportunities in Scouting.
You can join and participate in Scouting at any age.
