{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"sidebar","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EThe uniform\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EScouts have a uniform to celebrate their shared identity, and everyone who\u2019s a member can wear it. For detailed information, please see our uniform guidelines within \u003Ca href=\u0022/por/10-uniform-badges-and-emblems/\u0022 title=\u002210. Uniform, badges and emblems\u0022\u003EPOR\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUniforms and Scout merchandise are \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://shop.scouts.org.uk/search/squirrels\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels scout store\u0022\u003Eavailable via Scout Store\u003C/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELocal groups often have their own customised items, such as a uniquely coloured scarf or \u2018necker\u2019, so talk to your Lead Volunteer if you have any questions.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETo begin with, Squirrels can wear anything they feel comfortable running around in. If they decide to become members, they can get their own uniform. The uniform is comfy and practical, makes everyone feel part of the group, and gives the Scouts a place to proudly display their badges and awards.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003EMaking the Promise\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAs well as enjoying plenty of adventures, being a Squirrel is about going on a journey to understand who you are and what you stand for. When they join the section, Squirrels will explore these ideas by making the Squirrel Promise.\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Promise reflects the fact that there are some things all Squirrels agree on \u2013 such as the importance of treating everyone in the section with kindness, and doing their best to care for the community and wider world in which they live.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ESquirrels make their promise to do their best to make a positive contribution to society and stick by their values.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003ESquirrel ceremonies\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMost Squirrels have an opening and closing ceremony \u2013 something that they do at the beginning and end of every meeting to kick things off and wind them down. Some Squirrels use our example ceremonies, while others create something new. Find examples you could use in your Squirrels section at \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/opening-a-squirrel-meeting/\u0022 title=\u0022Opening an Early Years meeting\u0022\u003EOpening Ceremony\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca href=\u0022/activities/goodbye-squirrels/\u0022 title=\u0022Closing an Early Years meeting\u0022\u003EClosing Ceremony\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cem\u003E.\u003C/em\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMaking the Promise is a big celebration within the section. Every time a new Squirrel decides to join permanently, they chat through their Promise before making it. Usually, they do this by saying it out loud in front of their fellow Scouts.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFamily and friends might come along to see this, too. 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