Sean Edwards 
From 2nd to 4th December, Shackleton Explorers enjoyed a winter camp at Bentley Copse Scout Campsite. Staying inside in Palmer House, the cold didn’t bother us! Activities including a night hike, zipline, crate stacking, climbing, abseiling, rifle shooting, karaoke and lots of food! It was a nice relaxing camp to …
Now more than ever, we need more volunteers to work with young people across Crawley to help provide them with #skillsforlife. We have a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities available across Crawley especially in the Scout section (young people aged 10 to 14). No previous scouting experience is necessary as …
1st Balcombe Scouts enjoyed the challenge of climbing the heights of K2 Leisure Centre’s wall this week. #scouts #SkillsForLife #Balcombe #goodforyou #climbing If your interested in joining us as youth member, get in touch today.
Beavers and Cubs from around the district were busy at our Craft Day hosted by 4th Worth Scout Group on 19th November. The HQ has been busy all day with young people gluing, drawing, building, folding, creating a whole variety of items. #scouts #SkillsForLife #crawley #Balcombe #beaverscouts #cubscouts #goodforyou
Congratulations to all the young people from the District who received their Chief Scout Bronze and Silver Award certificates today. A great achievement by the young people supported by a great group of volunteer leaders The Chief Scout’s Bronze Award is the highest award available to Beaver Scouts. It is gained by a Beaver who …
On 3rd November Drake Explorers went to Westminster to visit the Houses of Parliament. We met up with our local MP, Henry Smith, who was to be our tour guide. Passing through Portcullis House and seeing the committee rooms, where much business is done, we entered Westminster Hall. This is …
In October half-term Drake ESU, along with members of 2nd Ifield Scouts and Shackleton ESU, travelled to North Wales for their annual mountain activity weekend. Friday saw them hiking and climbing in the Ogwen Valley. Tackling routes despite the wet and windy conditions On Saturday everyone went on a big …
This weekend saw a number of Scout Groups joining their communities to pay their respects to those who have died in war and conflicts. On Friday a number of Scouts were involved with wreath laying at ceremonies at Schools. On Saturday 1st Northgate and 5th Crawley held a sleepover including …
On Monday 3rd October, Shackleton Explorers had a very busy evening! We started off with a brief lesson in Heraldry before the Explorers started to design their own coat of arms to represent them. We then moved onto a more formal part of the evening where we had expedition reports …
Congratulations to Xander, Sam, Ben and Jake for completing the B Class and Nathan, Joe, Corey and Charlie for completing the E Class in the 2022 Downsman Hike Competition. Full details on the Shackleton Website.
On Sunday 2nd October, West Sussex Scouts held their first inter-district Explorer shooting competition. 3 teams entered after a 4th had to withdraw at short notice. They took part in various events including 6yrd rifle and pistol, 10yrd rifle and pistol, crossbow and sprint and shoot. Congratulations to Crawley Scouts …
Scouts across the UK join the nation in mourning the loss of our beloved monarch and Patron, HM The Queen. Her outstanding example of service, encouragement and kindness was an inspiration to us all.