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A cheerful cartoon otter wearing an orange hard hat and holding a red first aid kit with a white cross. The otter is sitting in shallow water near rocks and green plants, with light blue bubbles floating in the background.

The Otters club is the next stage in the Sirens & Sparkles journey.
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Members continue building confidence while developing independence, teamwork and practical first aid skills in a supportive and structured environment.

Otters (Ages 11-17)

Young people usually complete the full Otters journey over several years, at a pace that works for them.

All Sirens & Sparkles clubs are inclusive, supportive environments where children can learn at their own pace. Learn more about how we support children.

What Do Otters Do?

Otters support young people aged 11–17 as they grow in confidence, independence and life skills.

Sessions are more structured and encourage young people to take part, share ideas and develop their skills through practical activities and challenges.

Explore New Skills - Illustration of a wooden treasure chest filled with gold coins and a telescope, surrounded by floating blue bubbles.

Explore New Skills

Trying new activities and building confidence through fun challenges.

Work Together - Two adorable cartoon sea otters holding hands and floating on their backs in the water, with light blue bubbles around them.

Work Together

Learning to share ideas, cooperate and support others.

Build Independence - Illustration of a clipboard with a checklist, a magnifying glass, a pencil, and a stack of books floating in water with bubbles.

Build Independence

Developing confidence to try things, make choices and take on new responsibilities.

Practical First Aid - A cheerful cartoon otter wearing an orange hard hat and holding a red first aid kit while floating in the water.

Practical First Aid

Learning simple first aid skills and how to respond safely.

What Otters Explore?

Otters explore activities that build confidence, teamwork, independence and practical first aid skills.

Adventure - A cheerful cartoon sea otter wearing a backpack and holding a map, sitting next to an open treasure chest filled with gold coins. A compass and telescope lie in the sand nearby.

Adventure

Young people take on new challenges, try new activities and build confidence through exploration.

First Aid - A smiling cartoon sea otter holding a red first aid kit with a white cross. The otter is sitting in shallow water with blue bubbles and green seaweed in the background.

First Aid

Young people develop practical first aid skills and begin to understand how to respond safely in different situations.

People Who Help - Two cartoon sea otters dressed as community helpers: one wearing an orange construction hat next to a traffic cone, and the other wearing a blue police hat and uniform.

People Who Help

Children learn about the important people who help keep our communities safe and how they support others.

Growing confidence and independence step by step.

Milestone Awards for Otters

Otters celebrate their progress by earning milestone awards as they complete badge subjects and develop new skills.

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Each young person progresses through four stages during their time in Otters:

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  • Stage 1 – 3 badge subjects

  • Stage 2 – 6 badge subjects

  • Stage 3 – 9 badge subjects

  • Stage 4 – 12 badge subjects

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Members typically complete 2–3 badge subjects per year, allowing them to build skills gradually and complete the full Otters journey over time.

Stage 1

Courage

Stage 2

Explorer

Courage Badge (Stage 1) - Round lavender achievement badge with the word "COURAGE" at the top, featuring a sea otter standing on a snowy shore looking upward, with one gold star at the bottom.
Explore Badge (Stage 2) - Round pink achievement badge with the word "EXPLORE" at the top, featuring a sea otter swimming in clear blue water, with two gold stars at the bottom.

6 Badge Subjects

3 Badge Subjects

Stage 3

Teamwork

Teamwork Badge (Stage 3) - Round red achievement badge with the word "TEAMWORK" at the top, featuring two sea otters high-fiving in the water, with three gold stars at the bottom.
Kindness Badge (Stage 4) - Round red achievement badge with the word "KINDNESS" at the top, featuring two sea otters holding a pink starfish together, with four gold stars at the bottom.

Stage 4

Kindness

9 Badge Subjects

12 Badge Subjects

Milestone awards are presented at our annual Sirens & Sparkles Awards Night, celebrating each member’s achievements and progress.

Celebrating progress, confidence and teamwork.

Subject Badges

Members explore a wide range of subject badges that develop confidence, independence and real-life skills.

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Badges are achieved through engaging activities, challenges and practical learning experiences.

Ready to Join the Otters Club?

A cheerful cartoon sea otter with its tongue poking out, waving a paw while floating in water with splashes and bubbles. A small gold star sparkles in the light blue background.

The Otters club is designed for young people aged 11–17 who are continuing their journey with Sirens & Sparkles.

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It provides a supportive and structured environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and gain practical life and first aid skills.

A cheerful cartoon sea otter waving its paw while floating in water with splashes and bubbles. A blue button below the illustration contains the text "Join Otters".

Spaces are limited. Join the waiting list to be notified when places become available.

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