Drake Explorers – Getting back outside

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 …

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SRF Leaders – Teach Scouting Skills

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 …

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Space for youth members

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, …

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2nd Ifield Scouts – Paddlesports during COVID

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.

Join Explorer Scouts Today

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, …

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Young people first: Safeguarding and Safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first. Here's how.