Bath University Guides and Scouts (BUGS) take part in a range of activities every year from boating and crafts, to pub tours and campfires. Affiliated with the Student Scout and Guide Organisation.

What We Do

We are the Bath University Guides and Scouts (BUGS), a friendly and active society open to any student at the university, whether you have been a Guide or Scout before or not!

It’s hard to describe what our society does, because we do so much! But, in essence, we focus on:

  • Adventurous Activities including hiking, boating, climbing, and fire-lighting

  • Fun and Games

  • Skills Building - including crafts and baking

  • Volunteering with Scouts and Guides

  • Camping - from just £10!

  • SSAGO Rallies - three camps and one formal ball with similar clubs across the country

So, if any of this appeals to you, give us a try! Many of our activities are free!

We are a very inclusive club and an LGBTQIA+ safe space. There's something for everyone and we have plenty of sober socials! If you don't like camping, you can come along to weekly events. If you do, there's up to 6 camps every year! Whether you come to one event or all of them, everyone is welcome.

Our events are held on different days each week so everyone can join in whatever your other commitments! There's usually lots on, so check out our events page or our teams group to see what you would like to do.

We know we're a pretty niche society, with some pretty niche terms, so feel free to read our BUGS vocabulary guide!

For more information on what we're doing this semester, check out Our Programme, or email us at su-bugs@bath.ac.uk. All events will be promoted on our MS Teams so join us there when you purchase membership!

BUGS love


Reasons to Join Us

  • Exciting varied weekly events ranging from climbing and high ropes to pancake making and pub nights.
  • Events both on and off campus.
  • Opportunities to camp up to 6 times a year with the BUGS and SSAGO.
  • National events with groups from other universities organised by SSAGO across the country.
  • Get involved with Girlguiding or Scouting in Bath.

Committee

Chair

General Committee Member

Guide Rep

Scout Rep

Secretary

Treasurer

Photos

2013 SSAGO Feb Rally
3 photos
Updated Sun 21 Apr 2013
2012 South West Freshers Camp
7 photos
Updated Mon 22 Apr 2013
2013 SSAGO Ball
8 photos
Updated Sun 21 Apr 2013
2016 SSAGO Dino Rally
15 photos
Updated Wed 10 Aug 2016
2015 SSAGO Lancaster Rally
16 photos
Updated Thu 13 Aug 2015
2016 Summer Camp
27 photos
Updated Wed 10 Aug 2016
2013 Summer Camp
7 photos
Updated Thu 19 Sep 2013
2020 SSAGO Roman Rally
50 photos
Updated Sun 20 Sep 2020
2012 Freshers Camp
10 photos
Updated Sun 21 Apr 2013
2016 SSAGO Wallace & Gromit Rally
11 photos
Updated Wed 10 Aug 2016
2015/16 Semester 1
23 photos
Updated Sat 19 Dec 2015
2012 BUGS Summer
12 photos
Updated Sun 21 Apr 2013
2019 Summer Camp
10 photos
Updated Thu 30 Jul 2020
2015 Summer Camp
29 photos
Updated Thu 13 Aug 2015
2016 SSAGO Carnival Rally
7 photos
Updated Wed 10 Aug 2016
2009 Bath Uni Carnival Day
4 photos
Updated Mon 05 Oct 2009
2016 SSAGO Ball
8 photos
Updated Wed 10 Aug 2016
2015 Boat Day Trip
18 photos
Updated Thu 13 Aug 2015
2012 Witan - KISC
10 photos
Updated Sun 21 Apr 2013
2015/16 Semester 2
13 photos
Updated Wed 03 Aug 2016
2017/18 BUGS Fun
18 photos
Updated Thu 16 Aug 2018
2015 High ropes
9 photos
Updated Thu 13 Aug 2015