Eräkamut Scout Group
A Finnish scout group based in Kerava, Finland. Founded in 1999.
About Eräkamut
Eräkamut (erä = wilderness, kamut = buddies) is a local scout group in Kerava, about 30 km north of Helsinki. We have around 120 members aged 7 and up. Weekly meetings are held at Juurakkokatu 58, 2nd floor (Nuorisotalo Elzu), Kerava.
We do weekly indoor meetings, weekend hikes and camps across Finland, and maintain a strong tradition of international scouting through Erasmus+ projects and World Scout Jamborees. Scouting in Finland is open to all — regardless of religion, background, or nationality.
Age groups
With a parent or guardian, meets monthly
How to join
You are welcome to attend weekly meetings for up to four weeks before committing to membership. No pre-registration needed — just show up in comfortable clothes. After the trial period, membership is applied for through the Kuksa system.
The scout motto is Ole valmis! — Be prepared! The response: Aina valmiina! — Always ready!
Membership costs
- The Guides and Scouts of Finland membership
- annual
- Seasonal activity fee
- per season (autumn + spring)
- One-time joining fee
- once, includes scarf and badges
If costs are a concern, please get in touch with our group leader. Financial exemptions are available for the seasonal fee. The Guides and Scouts of Finland membership fee can also be waived — contact us for guidance.
International activities
One of the scout ideals is to build friendship across borders. We take it seriously. Eräkamut has participated in World Scout Jamborees in Japan, England, Sweden, and South Korea, and run Erasmus+ youth exchange projects in Lithuania, Georgia, Hungary, Greece, Spain, Norway, and more. Georgia has become a recurring partner over many years of collaboration.
Get in touch
Our contact page is in Finnish, but feel free to write to us in English. We will reply in English.