New to the group?
You do not need to have everything sorted. Start with your section’s guide, then ask the team what your child needs for their first visit.
The family field guide
Less wondering.
More adventuring.
Uniform, badges, Promises and that exciting first investiture. Find the answers you need for life with 7th Boston Swineshead.
A little preparation. A big adventure.
Start here
Choose your section
Four sections. One Scout family.
A practical guide for every stage.
Ages 4–6
Squirrels
First sweatshirt, first badges and small acts of kindness.
Explore the guide
Ages 6–8
Beavers
Blue sweatshirts, new skills and learning the Promise.
Explore the guide
Ages 8–10½
Cubs
Green sweatshirts, growing confidence and the Cub Law.
Explore the guide
Ages 10½–14
Scouts
Uniform, the Scout Law and taking the lead.
Explore the guideA few things worth knowing
Ready for the next step
One group. One necker.
Our black necker with purple and green edging brings all four sections together. Ask us about the correct group necker before buying a generic scarf.
A Promise for everyone
An investiture is a welcome into the Scout family. Each guide links to the official Promise choices for different faiths and beliefs, including no religious belief.
A helping hand
You don’t have to work it all out alone.
Our volunteers can help with uniform, getting ready for a first meeting or preparing for camp. We welcome families from Swineshead, Boston and the surrounding villages.
Squirrels and Beavers have no formal Scout Law; Cubs and Scouts have their own section Laws. Use the right guide when practising.
Official sources: Scout Promise and variations · Scouts’ Laws and fundamentals. Reference links checked 25 September 2026.