In the spring, although we were still locked down, and scouting was only happening on-line, the leadership team decided to provisionally book a campsite on Dartmoor in the hope that we would be able to camp this year. As the lockdown eased the camp became possible; the next challenge was …
Crawley Scouts has recently held an open morning at 2nd Crawley Scouts targeted at the Muslim community to raise awareness of Scouting and encourage participation. Through scouts young Muslims learn new skills, develop personally socially and are stronger, more compassionate individuals who are a beacon of hope for their local …
Scouting in Crawley is slowly restarting as COVID restrictions ease. Drake Explorers have taken advantage of being allowed to meet once again over the past months by delivering a varied programme of activities. Some photos of these are available below. Planning is also underway for youth members to complete their …
Last week, 1st Southgate Scouts were able to attend a Scouting Skills evening led by the SRF Leaders. During which, they were taught how to use knife, axe and saws safely. This is just one of the many activities Scouts and Explorers are able to partake in. This interactive hands …
We’re Scouts and all genders, races and backgrounds aged 6 and above are welcome to join one of our sections. Every week we give young people the skills they need for life. We do this through activities such as canoeing, climbing, surfing, making, sailing, helping, playing, volunteering, abseiling, fundraising, painting, …
Aged 6 to 17, we currently have spaces in certain groups for new youth members to join Scouting in Crawley in one of the following sections. Beavers Cubs Scouts Explorers Network 6-8 yrs 8-10.5 yrs 10.5-14 yrs 14-18 yrs 18-25 yrs Every week we give around 1000 6-25 year olds …
As from Monday (29th March) the Scout Association allowed Scout to return to outdoor social distancing meetings. This allowed some of our Group to return this week with Beavers exploring Stanford Campsite and Bunhan Park, some of the cubs running around the village green and the Explorer Scouts meeting up …
As restrictions continue to ease, Scout Groups across Crawley are starting to meet face to face outside once again. All groups meeting are operating in line with strict COVID19 secure guidelines to keep everyone safe. Check out some of the activities groups have got up to below: Over the coming …
A year ago England went into Lockdown due to the COVID-19 virus. Scouting, of course, followed and we all had to stop face to face meetings. Within hours the Explorer Unit organised their first online meeting and didn’t miss a beat with their programme. The other sections followed suit in …
You are invited to join us for the Crawley District Scouts Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 7.30pm on 20th April 2021 on Zoom. Details on how to join the AGM will be provided nearer the date but please add this date to your diary. The Agenda, Annual Report and Accounts …
Read about 2nd Ifield Scouts approach to offering Paddlesports safely during COVID-19 on their website which included introducing new procedures, pre-registering, no swopping boats, cleaning boats and kit after every session, and the one the young people did not like was no group games.
Aged 13.5-17 and want to explore the great outdoors as COVID restrictions ease; we currently have spaces to join Explorers in Crawley. Alongside your new friends, you’ll master new skills and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or school such as raft building, kayaking, climbing, …
