What is SCOGUI?
SCOGUI is Loughborough Students Scout & Guide Club. SCOGUI comes from SCOutGUIde. We are affiliated to SSAGO, which stands for Student Scout And Guide Organisation. There are SSAGO groups at most universities around the country.
What do SCOGUI do?
It’s hard to describe exactly what SCOGUI does, because we have a go at almost everything, but basically, we love to have fun, go on adventures and challenge ourselves to try new things. We meet every Tuesday evening, to do a huge variety of activities. Please check out the calendar to see the full programme. It is worth noting though, that some of our best activities happen in the summer term when the weather is a bit nicer!
We’re a really social society and there are always pub trips/parties/trips to the cinema being arranged through facebook. There are also four camps a year, the first being freshers camp in October as well as three national rallies.
What is a rally?
Rallies are SSAGO events held three times a year (February, July and November) and happen all over the country. In recent years we’ve been to Southampton, Cardiff, London, Leeds and Edinburgh. A rally is a camp over the weekend that SSAGO groups attend and take part in various activities, specific to the place we are visiting, for instance, last November, we went to London where there were trips to the Tower of London, London Dungeons, London Eye etc. It’s a great opportunity to explore somewhere new and meet other SSAGO members from around the country.
How much does it cost?
SCOGUI costs £15 to join, plus £5 societies insurance if we are the first society you join. This gives you access to all our meetings, though some events, along with camps and rallies do cost extra.
Do I have to be a Scout or Guide?
Nope!
Can you help me find a local scout or guide group to help out at?
Volunteering as a leader is entirely optional. However, if you do want to become involved in local Scouting and Guiding, SCOGUI can put you in touch with the right people. A lot of members are already volunteers and it’s a great way to get involved with the local community. Simply email the Liaisons Officer at liasions @ scogui.org.uk or come and talk to us at the Union Bazaar.
Do I have to wear a uniform?
Nope! Though we do have our own stash – hoodies, baselayers and t-shirts will all be available to buy in the autumn term.
If there is anything else you need to know, please email publicity@scogui.org.uk. Otherwise, we’ll see you at the Union Bazaar!
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