Scouting and Children's Groups
National & International
Spiral Scouts, created in 1999, is the main pagan scouting organization in existence. SpiralScouts is based on the idea of children and parents of both genders working together. We encourage the entire family to be involved in SpiralScouts together. SpiralScouts thrives on child-directed activities based on a globally-oriented philosophy of religious tolerance and interfaith cooperation, personal responsibility, and ecological education and conservation, in order to help our children learn to grow into strong, competent members of society and citizens of the world. Membership in SpiralScouts, for children and leaders, is open to all who are willing to take part in this very hands-on organization, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical limitations, or any other similar condition.
The SpiralScouts philosophy includes teaching about all the world's cultures from all time periods (including its many mythologies), and about the diversity of faiths, both ancient and modern. The program is constructed so that religious-based aspects of it are friendly to other faiths and may be easily adapted or omitted to fit the goals of each particular Hearth or Circle, as the needs and faith(s) of the group demand.
Last but far from least, the SpiralScouts program is designed to enable small Hearths, to have a single-family, perhaps even single-child, program of their own, that still benefits from and is supported by an organized international youth program that is open and accepting of religious beliefs and family structures that may not be mainstream. We provide the framework, but it is each Circle or Hearth that determines the details of the scouting experience they ultimately have.
The Young Viking's Club
Children are the greatest asset a community has. They need to be loved, encouraged and recognized for their
accomplishments. The Young Vikings Club’s mission is to offer a system of recognition for boys and girls learning outdoor skills, reverence for Earth and honoring Family while promoting well roundedness and Ásatrú virtues. Parents can decide what activities are best for their families. Membership in the Young Vikings Club is free to all. Few people will live in an area where there are enough Ásatrú families to hold regular meetings specifically for
kids. Similarly, it is unlikely that a family will know local Ásatrú teachers for a wide variety of challenges. The Young Vikings Club accepts documentation confirming your child has participated in an activity by other
organizations.
Florida
Hollywood - Seeds, Sprouts, and Blooms
I'm a creative mom of a 3 1/2 year boy, and I want to form a cool community of like minded parents to share conversation, play dates, and social time with. Let's hang out, let the kiddies romp and have some fun! Eventually it would be nice to form some simple rituals and be able to share that with the little ones too. Many blessings and hope to hear from some of you to share your ideas!
Minnesota
St. Paul - Kids and Kin
We are a Pagan Family group that meets every other week during the school year, typically on Sundays. This is the sixth year that we have been meeting with the same leadership. Join us at the Sacred Paths Center in St. Paul, MN! At Kids N Kin meetings, parents and kids will explore Pagan topics together, through crafting, Ritual, myth and song. Our goal is to create a safe place for families to have fun and practice and explore Paganism. Also, we want to have child-friendly ritual, to introduce kids to Pagan ritual format and tools, and to have them participate as much as they are comfortable.
Washington
Mount Vernon - Forest Moon Grove Tribe
This is a new pagan kid's scouts group, similar to Boys and Girls Scouts, but with a pagan twist. We will be taking on children ages 4-18 to teach them the diverse pagan paths, camping and survival skills, and much much more, for more information or to enroll your child, contact us. We are also looking for Volunteers to work with our group.
