{"id":22,"date":"2017-06-02T21:43:17","date_gmt":"2017-06-02T11:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pakenhamscouts.org.au\/?page_id=22"},"modified":"2026-03-29T12:27:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T02:27:54","slug":"how-to-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pakenhamscouts.org.au\/?page_id=22","title":{"rendered":"How to Join"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"211\">The best way to see what Scouts is all about is to come along and give it a go!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"388\">At <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Pakenham Scouts<\/span><\/span>, we make it easy for young people to get involved, make friends, and start their Scouting journey in a fun and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"419\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"419\">Ready to Get Started?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"628\">You can <strong data-start=\"428\" data-end=\"467\">register for a 3-session free trial<\/strong> to see if Scouts is the right fit, or if you\u2019re ready to jump straight in, you can <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"569\">sign up online<\/strong> via:<br data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\" \/>&#x1f449; <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/scoutsvictoria.com.au\/location\/PAKENHAM\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"628\">https:\/\/scoutsvictoria.com.au\/location\/PAKENHAM\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"682\">This is the quickest and easiest way to get started.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"710\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"710\">What Happens Next?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"734\">Once you\u2019ve registered to trial or join:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"966\">\n<li data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"807\">Our leaders will be in touch with session details and what to expect<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"875\">Your child is welcome to attend and settle in at their own pace<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"966\">Parents are welcome to stay for the first session or two, or drop off once comfortable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"992\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"992\">During the Trial<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<li data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1072\">A registration form must be completed before leaving your child in our care<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1143\">Please let leaders know about any <strong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1141\">medical or health conditions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1228\">We\u2019ll make sure your child feels included, supported, and has a great experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1359\">After the trial, if your child is keen to continue, we\u2019ll guide you through completing the full registration and payment process.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1389\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1389\">A Few Things to Know<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1585\">\n<li data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1469\">A health form will be completed early on and kept with your child\u2019s details. 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