The Devonport Keas is run by a team of warranted leaders and follow the Nationally devised syllabus for Kea Scouts. Keas provides an introduction to the kinds of things that Cubs and Scouts do - such as campcraft and putting up tents - but there is also great emphasis on creative and artistic pursuits as well as lots and lots of fun games. Our meetings are on Monday nights 4-5pm during school term.

The Kea spirit is best summed up by the Kea Motto and the Kea Promise:

I share, I care, I discover, I grow I will try to share my fun and help others

Keas is designed for young boys and girls of 6-8 years of age and we usually start the meeting with our Kea Parade, the Kea Song and stomping the Kea Yell. Most meetings are a mix of games, songs, storytelling, arts & crafts work and physical activities. There are a number of Personal Interest badges Keas can work towards, in addition to the badges of the three stages of the Kea Award Scheme. The uniform is less formal and we just wear a white t-shirt with the group scarf - though Keas will need to get a fleece for their badges to be sewn upon. You can buy the fleece and other scouting items online at the Scout Shop, Scouting Direct.

Click here to see our Keas in Action at the Den!
And click here to see details of the Kea Badges.

Fees are $40 per term with a $30 joining fee to defray initial administration costs, and are payable at the start of term. New keas have three visits to find out all about it before investiture, so come along and try it out and see if you like it! We also welcome help and assistance from parents and ask that you help at some meetings and help with working bees, fundraising etc - so please indicate on the enrolment form the ways you can help out.

Kotare, Tui, Korora
& new Keas being invested May 2011