9th Formby (St Peter’s) Scouts enables young people from every background to enjoy new activities; experience the outdoors; make friends; develop skills; gain confidence and have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We have purchased a new mess tent with a grant from TESCO (click to see our purchase)

At the 9th Formby we have around 100 young people from the local area, aged 4 to 14 years old, attending meetings each week. They are supported by an excellent group of volunteer leaders.

We meet at St Peter’s Church Hall, Paradise Lane, Formby L37 7EH. For more details please use the drop down menu at the top.

Meeting Times are:-
Squirrels    Monday   5:30 – 6:30
Beavers     Tuesday  5:45 – 6:45
Cubs          Monday   6:30 – 8:00
Scouts       Tuesday   7:00 – 8:30

The group also have a strong link to St Peter’s Church, (website), who support us in many ways.

The ‘Find out more’ links below will take you to the ‘scouts.org.uk’ website.

Squirrels – 4 and 5 years.

Squirrels will have fun outdoors, learn new skills, make new friends and earn badges, through fun activities.

Beavers – 6 to 8 years

Beavers will try new things and gain skills. Make new friends, have fun and go on adventures.

Cubs – 8 to 10½ years

Cubs help others, play games, go on outings and visits, go camping, learn about the outdoors, gain badges.

Scouts – 10½ to 14 years

Scouts is all about discovering the world. Along side new friends, you’ll master the skills that’ll help you in life.

Explorers are aged – 14 to 18 years

9th Formby have strong links with the explorer units in the Sefton North District

At Explorers you will – Try more. See more. Do more. You’ll also stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

Adult Recruitment

Volunteering to help will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for your future and help you have a positive impact on the lives of young people. It is also about shared understanding for what we do and say as volunteers in Scouts, supporting each other, following our values and being at our best, while acting as role models for young people.

Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer role for you.