1st Southgate – Online Scouting

Over the past months, despite everything going on in the world, scouting at 1st Southgate has continued to thrive. Cooking, baking, forensic science, karate and visits from bats and chickens are just some of the activities that our members have taken part in. Read more on their website.

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.

Reasons to be a Scout Volunteer

In a year when routines have been thrown out of the window, we’re proud that Scout groups across the country have continued to be a stable influence on young peoples’ lives. Whether they’re hosting Zoom sessions during lockdown or holding socially distanced meetings in areas where it’s now safe to …

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Return to face to face Scouting

Over the past 4 weeks, several Crawley Scout Groups have been preparing for returning to face to face Scouting. Although activities are currently restricted and strict COVID-19 rules are in place, many groups have worked tirelessly to get young people back Scouting. A few pictures and videos of groups returning …

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#ShowYourPride

Whilst Prides up and down the country have had to be postponed, including local ones in West Sussex, we’ve decided that we will instead bring West Sussex Scouts Pride… ONLINE!  A month long celebration of all things Inclusion & Diversity, which will include online webinars, #ShowYourPride competition and more. Information …

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Home Adventures

South London Scouts have put together a set of Home Adventure awards and activity badges which provide an exciting opportunity for all beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and network members to gain our special badges. There are five badges you can gain. The Bronze Home Adventure Challenge Badge The Silver Home …

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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.