Parents’ Area
We’ve done our best to condense everything into one page, but if there is something that this page doesn’t help you with, see the contact box at the bottom!
Online Scout Manager (OSM)
We use OSM at 1st Chelmsford to manage all of our admin – log into the Parent Portal by clicking the logo!
OSM Help Guide
If you have any issues with OSM, please click the button to view our handy help guide.
If that still doesn’t solve your issue, then please email osm@1stchelmsford.org.uk
Membership Fee
We charge £40 per term to pay the annual registration fee to the Scouts organisation, pay for upkeep of the hut, and run the activities for each young person in the group.
This can be paid in a one-off payment per term, or by a monthly standing order.
Squirrels pay £24 a term (£6 a month)
Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts pay £40 a term (£10 a month)
If you have more than 2 young people active in the group (between Squirrels and Scouts), you only have to pay for 2 children!
We strive to ensure that Scouting is inclusive and accessible for all. If finances is a barrier to fully participating, then please have a confidential conversation with the Group Lead Volunteer. Please reach out to glv@1stchelmsford.org.uk
Squirrel Scouts need:
– The Squirrel Scout Jumper
(View the sewing guide)
Beaver Scouts need:
– The Beaver Scout Sweatshirt
– The Beaver Scout Polo
(View the sewing guide)
Cub Scouts need:
– The Cub Scout Sweatshirt
– The Cub Scout Polo
(View the sewing guide)
Scouts need:
– The Scout Shirt
(View the sewing guide)
We run an adventurous and active programme, therefore clothing needs to practical but also comfortable – joggers/suitable shorts or trousers and closed-toe shoes are required. If you are uncertain, contact your Section Leader.
Uniform and Badges
Each section has their own uniform and badges, yet there are some badges that follow you through Scouting (Staged badges). There are specific locations as to where they should be sewn onto the different uniforms.
Badges are handed out when your young person achieves them. They will receive their group necker and core badges when they get invested.
Uniform can be purchased from Chelmsford District’s Scout Store, or from the Scout Store online if the store is closed.
Chelmsford Scout Store
26th, Scout HQ, off, Brookbank, Meadgate Ave, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7LY
Open – Saturdays (during term time)
Times – 10:00 to 12:00
Please note at all profits gained from the Store are returned directly to Scouting in Chelmsford!
Parent Calendar
Please see below our Parent Calendar – created so that you can all have easy access to our group events.
Please click on this link to add this to your personal calendar
Any further questions?
Send an email to our Group Lead Volunteer, who can help!
