Squirrels. A new adventure in a well known tail.
Squirrels is a completely new provision for 4 and 5 year olds. There are plenty of reasons to get stuck in, as Squirrels gives young people the chance to:
- Make friends
- Have fun outdoors
- Learn new things
- Earn badges through fun activities
This new programme is currently rolling out across the district. Squirrels might not be open in your community just yet, but you can still register your interest in volunteering or registering your young person on the joining list for Squirrels now. We’ll get in touch when there’s a group near you!

Will you be our next Squirrels volunteer?
Volunteering’s not just about giving back – the benefits go both ways. All of our activities are run by amazing volunteers. Volunteering lets you try new things, meet new people, and make a difference. We know that volunteering is #GoodForYou because when you volunteer, you’ll:
- Do something good for your community and yourself
- Gain skills for the future
- Spend time with your children or gain experience with young people
- Make friends
- Make memories
Volunteering will keep your body and brain active as you make a huge difference to young people’s lives – helping them develop skills for life and learn a whole lot about themselves along the way.
It doesn’t matter if you want to get involved regularly or help out occasionally – we can find the right fit for you.
Your closest Squirrel drey
At present there are INSERT NUMBER with Squirrels in York City:
- Group 1
- Group 2
- Group 3
- Group 4
- Group 5
- Group 6
- Group 7
We are in the process of opening more dreys and they are rolling out slowly over the next couple years, we’ll share an update when we open more Dreys in York.

The Programme
Take a look at what sorts of activities, adventures and hands on learning experiences Squirrels take on!