Conwy Scout District

Conwy Scout District, one of the four districts in Area Scouts Eryri a Môn, is an incredible community where young people grow in confidence, learn new skills, and make lifelong memories — all while having a great time!

From camping under the stars to learning teamwork, leadership, and resilience, Scouting helps young people be the best version of themselves. Whether your child loves the outdoors, enjoys creative challenges, or wants to make new friends, Conwy Scout District has something special to offer. You’ll be amazed at how much Scouts can inspire confidence, curiosity, and courage in your young person.

Young people are learning the character skills they need to succeed: leadership, teamwork, resilience and initiative. To them, it feels fun, but these experiences help them grow as people.

At the heart of Scouts is the idea of inspiring young people to reach their potential and learn skills for life. We help young people gain the skills they need to step up, speak up and find their place in the world.

Our practical approach runs through everything we do and has the power to change lives and create active citizens of the future. Join the adventure today!

Interested in joining the adventure? Check out the section links below to find out more.

If you have a query or would like further information about Scouting in Conwy Scout District, then we would love to hear from you.

District Lead Volunteer: Jim Pitts (interim), contact by email.
District Chair: Brian Cossey
District Treasurer: Pam Sykes
President: Roy Whittington
Vice-President: Geoff Powell

More information about the history of Conwy Scout District is available in Heritage. At present, Conwy Scout District consists of the following Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units:

• 1st Conwy Scout Group, Conwy.
• 3rd Colwyn Bay Scout Group, Old Colwyn.
• Ormes Scout Group, Llandudno.
• 1st Gwydyr Scout Group, Betws-y-Coed.
• 3rd Rhos-on-Sea Scout Group (5th Colwyn Bay), Rhos-on-Sea.
• Ormes District Explorer Scout Unit, Llandudno.
• 1st Gwydyr District Explorer Scout Unit, Betws-y-Coed.

Our Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units meet during school term time.

The scarf (also known as a necker or neckie) is unique to the Group or District. It’s a significant part of our uniform and represents our identity. All members of a Group wear the same scarf. The Explorer Units wear the District scarf.

Please send us a message if you’re interested in joining any of these groups – either for your child or as an adult volunteer – and we’ll put you in touch with the right person. Use the email links to the Group Lead Volunteers listed in the various Group chapters below.

Meeting place: Morfa Bach long-stay car park HQ. Llanrwst Road, Conwy LL32 8FZ.

Meeting place: St. John’s Church, Rose Hill St, Conwy LL32 8LD

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Group Lead Volunteer, and we’ll get back to you!

Group Lead Volunteer: Ray Castle, contact by email.
Group Lead Volunteer: Dave Cutts, contact by email.

• SCOUTS Troop (10 ½ – 14 year olds)
  Tuesday from 6:30 – 8:00/9:00 pm.
• CUBS Pack (8 – 10 ½ year olds)
  Monday from 7:15 – 8:30 pm.
• BEAVERS Colony (6 – 8 year olds)
  Monday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm.

Meeting place: Beach Road, Old Colwyn, LL29 9RW

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Group Lead Volunteer, and we’ll get back to you!

Group Lead Volunteer: Pam Sykes, contact by email.

• SCOUTS Troop (10 ½ – 14 year olds)
  Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
• CUBS Pack (8 – 10 ½ year olds)
  Thursday 6:45 – 8:15 pm.
• BEAVERS Colony (6 – 8 year olds)
  Thursday 5:30 – 6:30 pm.

Meeting place: Rathbone passage off Lloyd Street, Llandudno LL30 2YG

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Group Lead Volunteer, and we’ll get back to you!

Group Lead Volunteer: Joan Hammond, contact by email.

• SCOUTS Troop (10 ½ – 14 year olds)
  Monday 7:30 -9:00 pm.
• CUBS Pack (8 – 10 ½ year olds)
  Wednesday 7:00 -8:30 pm.
• BEAVERS Colony (6 – 8 year olds)
  Tuesday 5:15 -6:30 pm.

Meeting place: St. Mary’s Church Hall, Holyhead Rd, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AY

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Group Lead Volunteer, and we’ll get back to you!

Group Lead Volunteer: Jon Richmond, contact by email.

• SCOUTS Troop (10 ½ – 14 year olds)
  Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm during term time.
• CUBS Pack (8 – 10 ½ year olds)
  Tuesday 5:15 – 6:45 pm during term time.
• BEAVERS Colony (6 – 8 year olds)
  Alternate Mondays 5:00 – 6:30 pm during term time.
• SQUIRRELS Drey (4 – 6 year olds)
  Wednesday 4:30 – 5:30 pm during term time.

Meeting place: Scout Hut, 27 Church Road, Rhos-on-Sea LL28 4DJ

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Group Lead Volunteer, and we’ll get back to you!

Group Lead Volunteer: Sian James, contact by email.

• SCOUTS Troop (10 ½ – 14 year olds)
  Tuesday 7:00 – 8:30 pm.
• CUBS Pack (8 – 10 ½ year olds)
  Wednesday 6:15 – 7:45 pm.
• BEAVERS Colony (6 – 8 year olds)
  Monday 5:30 – 6:45 pm.
• SQUIRRELS Drey (4 – 6 year olds)
  Wednesday 5:00 – 6:00 pm.

Meeting place: Rathbone passage off Lloyd Street, Llandudno LL30 2YG

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Explorer Team Leader, and we’ll get back to you!

Explorer Team Leader: Rob Rands, contact by email.

• EXPLORERS Scout Unit (14 – 18 year olds)
  Monday 6:00 – 7.30 pm.

Meeting place: St. Mary’s Church Hall, Holyhead Rd, Betws-y-Coed LL24 0AY

Find our meeting place on the map, or email the Explorer Team Leader, and we’ll get back to you!

Explorer Team Leader: Alison Richmond, contact by email.

• EXPLORERS Scout Unit (14 – 18 year olds)
  Wednesday 7:00 – 9:00 pm.