Fees
Annual membership fee to Scouts WA
Once you have decided for your child to join our group, the Y1 member application is then submitted to Scouts WA for processing. You will be invoiced immediately for a 12-month annual membership fee, and prompt payment is required to be made directly to them. This covers insurance, leader training, administration, etc.
1st Child: $218
2nd Child: $174
3rd Child: $142
4th Child: $109
Term group fee to Buddha’s Light Scouts WA
This is charged at the beginning of each term, payable directly to us for group fee. This covers cost of equipment, supplies, maintenance and general running costs for the group. Please note that all our leaders are volunteers and they receive no payment for their services.
1st Child: $50
2nd Child: $45
3rd Child: $40
4th Child: $40
Additional fees for excursions, outings, camping
Scouts are encouraged to attend events organized by Scouts WA and extra outdoor activities planned by us. However, these come with an additional cost. For costs that are within our control, we will endeavour to keep it as low as possible through fundraising on a regular basis with help from parents.
Badges and uniform
Where to buy badges and uniforms
Full Scout uniform is required to be worn for youth meetings and ceremonies. This means Scout shirt with group scarf, dark blue pants, black socks and shoes (no sandals or thongs).
The colour of the Scout shirt depends on which section your child is joining. Your Group Leader will advise you on the appropriate colour to purchase.
The uniform must be purchased prior to the youth’s investiture ceremony. That’s when the new member takes the Scout promise and is fully invested into the Scouting community. The group scarf, woggle, World Scout badge, Australian flag badge, and the Buddha’s Light Scout group badge will then be presented to the new Scout to be sewn onto the uniform .
When buying a uniform, do not purchase any uniform badges, as these are provided at the appropriate time by our Scout Group.
Every Scout needs an Outdoor Progression Booklet and a Record Book relevant to the section. These are available for purchase from our group.
In addition, a group activity T-shirt will be required for outdoor activities. This can be purchased from us when needed.
Forms
Y1 Youth Member
Application
The Y1 and H1 is required to be emailed or handed to your Group Leader prior to commencing the trial period.
View the form: Youth Membership Application Form
Y3 Application to attend activity
This form is for gaining permission to attend an activity to be held outside of the usual meeting venue. Page 2 only is to be returned to us by the due date.
H1 Annual Health Statement
This form needs to be filled in accurately as we will use the information in case of an emergency. It is the responsibility of parents to provide up to date health information if there are any changes throughout the year.
View the form: Annual Health Statement Form