Promises and ceremonies

Investiture is a special time where someone makes their Scout Promise, and becomes a member of both their group, and the worldwide Scout family. Some people call these Promise ceremonies and it’s often known as being ‘invested’. Parents/carers are often invited to watch the special occasion.

Traditionally, people will make the Scout sign while they’re making their Promise and the person leading the ceremony will often shake their hand afterwards, using the Scout handshake.

When new Squirrels have settled in and decided they want to stay, they will make their Squirrel Scout Promise, which is the same as the Beaver Scout Promise.   They’re welcomed to Squirrels, and become a member of both their Drey (the name for a Squirrel group) and the worldwide Scout family.

They’ll get their Membership Award. This is a purple badge with a picture of the fleur-de-lis – an international symbol that’s worn by Scouts all over the world. They may get some other local badges too, to show where their group is located.

They’ll also get their necker, which they can proudly wear, to show which Scout Group their Squirrel Drey is part of.  You may want to give them something else, like a certificate or a gift representing Squirrels, to mark the occasion.