FEES

The annual fees to attend and participate at 10th Ivanhoe are made up of several components

Branch Fee - 2026 >2027  $276  This covers insurance and administration costs. 10th Ivanhoe pays this to branch for all registered members on April 1st each each year

District Fee - 2026->2027  $20  10th Ivanhoe pays this fee in April for each registered youth member

Group Fee -  2026>2027  $250  This is used by the group to pay for the running of our halls. Water, elect, gas and to buy equipment and resources required (no increase since previous year)

Adult Supporter Fee -  2026-2027 $50 Charged by Branch for all Adult Supporters to cover registration and insurance. 

Total Annual fees -  for 2026> 2027 are $546

New members joining fee of $50 This covers the cost of the scarf, woggle, and badges.

Members joining after 30th June pay a pro rata fee rate . ie  9,month 75%  6 months 50%  3 months 25%

Fee Support for Volunteers

Section unit Assistant Leaders   

For registered Section Unit Assistant Leaders who have completed their Certificate of Proficiency, the Group will cover:

• the full annual fee for their first child ($546)

• half of the annual fee for their second child.

Group  Executive Committee Members - President, Secretary, Treasurer

The Group will cover half of the annual fee for the first child of a registered Group Executive Committee member ($273).

Payment of Annual Fees

Annual membership fees must be paid in full by 25 March each year.

A member whose fees have not been paid will not be registered for the new Scouting year. As a result, they will not be insured and cannot participate in weekly meetings, camps, excursions or other Scouting activities.

Current registrations expire on 1 April.

Payment Plans

Families experiencing difficulty paying the full amount by 25 March may apply for a payment plan. A written request must be submitted to the Group Leader at least 30days prior to the 1st April. Payment plans are subject to approval by the Group Executive Committee and are not automatically granted.

Under an approved payment plan:

• the Scouts Victoria Branch fee of $268 and the District fee of $20—a total of $288—must be paid before 1 April; and

• the remaining Group fees may be paid over the following six months in accordance with the approved agreement.

If a member leaves 10th Ivanhoe Scout Group before completing their payment plan, the entire outstanding balance will become payable immediately.