About Us

Welcome to the 3rd 4th Colac Scout Group! We appreciate your interest in getting to know us better. Our vibrant group takes pride in its diversity and inclusivity, actively supporting individuals, so everyone can feel safe in the envoirnment . We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in exciting adventures and skill-building activities.

Our Mission

Our mission is clear to provide a program that is not only adventurous, fun, and challenging, but also genuinely inclusive. We want every young person, regardless of their background or abilities, to benefit from our activities. Through our engaging program, we aim to impart essential life skills and foster leadership qualities in youth everywhere.

Our Volunteers

Our dedicated team of volunteers is passionate about creating a positive impact. Together, we strive to bring out the best in all our Scouts, nurturing their potential and empowering them to make a difference in their communities. Join us on this exciting journey of growth, camaraderie, and personal development!

Our Aim

Empowerment: We strive to empower young people aged 5-25 by providing them with exciting adventures, skill-building activities, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Through these experiences, we equip our Scouts with essential life skills and leadership qualities.
Inclusivity: Our commitment to inclusivity extends to everyone. We enthusiastically support individuals with physical or intellectual disabilities, ensuring that they have equal opportunities to participate in our program.
Positive Impact: We believe that every Scout has the potential to make a positive contribution to society. By fostering personal growth, teamwork, and community engagement, we encourage our youth to create meaningful change in their communities. Join us on this journey of exploration, learning, and friendship!

Our Passion

Scouting: We live and breathe scouting principles—integrity, respect, and service. Our weekly meetings buzz with laughter, learning, and camaraderie.
Colac Connection: Our roots run deep in Colac. From Lake Colac’s shores to the Otway Ranges, we explore every nook and cranny, leaving footprints of adventure.
Outdoor Thrills: Adventure pulses through our veins. Whether it’s navigating bush trails, or cooking over campfires, we embrace the wild.

The Scout Method

The Scout Method has eight elements that support the development of young people. The Scout Method is unique to Scouting and Scouting is unique because of this Method, and the way in which it educates and develops young people. The Method is the same across all Sections, providing for continuous development.

A youth movement, guided by adults, where youth are increasingly self-managing.

Active exploration of an individual's commitment and responsibility to their community and wider world.

A way to develop interpersonal and leadership skills through teamwork, responsibility and belonging.

A learning journey focused on challenging the individual to do their best through a range of experiences.

Learning through practical experiences and activities.

Scouting values and ideals that underpin all activities and interactions.

The outdoors is the primary setting for learning and encourages a two-way relationship between the individual and the natural world.

A unifying structure of themes and symbols that facilitates that awareness and development of an individual's personal journey.