What are rovers?Rovers are the oldest Youth Section in the Scouting Movement. By taking part in the many opportunities available to you as a Rover you will experience fun, fellowship and personal growth.
Rovers meet as a Crew and participate in a variety of activities. These activities offer you the opportunity to mix socially, push yourself physically, challenge yourself mentally and develop spiritually. Each Crew is different and chooses the activities that suit its members the most. Joining a Rover Crew could be one of the most important steps in your life. It can open doors to new friendships, fun, adventure and some unforgettable experiences while at the same time developing your leadership and organisational skills. A Crew's activities are planned and run by the Rovers themselves, with plenty of opportunity to develop personal abilities and learn new skills. You could become involved in organising a simple weekend away for just several people, a major event involving thousands of participants, or anything in between! Rovering helps develop leadership abilities and an appreciation of the value of helping other people, through service activities, both within Scouting and in the wider community. Rovers or their equivalent can also be found in many countries throughout the world, offering the opportunity to make great contacts when travelling and take part in international projects. No other leisure-time activity offers as much.... take the plunge, and try Rovers! |
FaqQ: How old are Rovers?
A: To join Rovers as a full member you need to be aged 18-26, however you can start checking Rovers out when 17 and be invited along to certain events. We also have Associate members who are past Rovers aged 26-34 who help support the running of the Crew and it's members. Q: I was never a Scout, can I still join? A: Yes you can! Although most Rovers do have a Scouting background, as a inclusive organisation everybody is welcome to join. Q: I think that I am too busy to join? A: We are all busy people and we understand that, Rovering can work around even the most craziest schedules, whether you are a busy University student, Shift Worker, Scout leader or even serving with the Military Q: I have a Disability, will I still be able to participate? A: Yes! we are an inclusive organisation and welcome everybody, we will support all our members and help them meet their potential. Q: I don't know anybody, will it be awkward? A; Absolutely not! we are a welcoming lot, and love to meet new faces...by the end of your first visit we guarantee that you will not feel alone. Rovers is especially great for those who are new to town, it is a great way to meet new people and to discover the surrounds. About Bays Rover crew |
How do I join?So you are keen to take the first step into Rovering?
AWESOME! To find out when our next meeting is, get in touch either by the phone numbers on the contact page, the contact form below or by flicking us a message on our Facebook Page |
Formed on the 4th March 1990, the Bays Rover Crew has a proud history of involvement on the North Shore.
Our program is balanced on the 3 founding principles of Rovering SERVICE SELF DEVELOPMENT SOCIAL We hold a formal meeting every 3rd Monday of the month with other activities between meetings. Based out of the Forest Hill Scout Hall we are ideally located in the middle of the Shore a quick 2 minute drive from the Northern Motorway Tristam Avenue off-ramp |
