Group of children in blue uniforms and red scarves decorating cupcakes at a wooden table with colorful sprinkles and toppings.

The 81st Belfast Scout Group has been linked to Saint Bartholomew’s since 1953 and is open to all members of the local community. The 81st Belfast Scout Group and Stranmillis Explorer Unit offer young people aged from 4 to 18 years weekly programmes and adventurous outdoor activities to help them grow physically, intellectually, socially, spiritually and emotionally. Around 10 members enjoy team-building activities, scout skills and badgework along with weekend camps and special events at Group, District and Northern Ireland level.

A woman and six children wearing red Scout uniforms with green neckerchiefs sitting on the grass outside, engaged in looking at picture books or pamphlets.
Three children, one in a pink Peppa Pig hoodie, are stirring a mixture in a white bowl at a wooden table. They are focused on the task.

Activities are led by an enthusiastic and dedicated team of adult volunteers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people and supporting them in gaining skills for life. An important part of this is our community impact projects, such as a monthly Trolley-Fill for the local FoodBank and visiting the residents of supported housing for people living with Dementia

Group of people enjoying a kayaking outing on a river, with some in kayaks and others on paddleboards, all wearing helmets and life jackets amidst lush green trees.
Three young boys with backpacks looking at a map with guidance from an older boy holding a plastic folder with maps, in a green outdoor setting.

Scouting offers young people and adults the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and attend international experiences.

For more information, please contact the 81st Scout Group HERE…

A campfire burning in a fire pit outdoors at night, with tree silhouettes and a cloudy sky with the moon overhead.