Attention all Scouts and Explorers born between 22 July 2001 and 21 July 2005 We would like to invite you to join us for the 24th World Scout Jamboree taking place in West Virginia, USA in 2019. This is a once in a…
Scouts Speak Up Course
A course aimed at Young People 13+ on how to deliver Scouting’s key messages, through a variety of media channels. If you have stories to tell about the amazing Scouting experiences you have had and want to share these locally…
How to recruit student volunteers
It’s estimated that 50,000 students volunteer during their time at university, so here are our 10 tips for recruiting them to work with you and your Scouts. 1. Recruit right When recruiting student volunteers the Freshers’ Fair seems an obvious…
Scouting at night
When the lights go off, the stars come out and the forest wakes up. Just because the sun’s gone, doesn’t mean the adventure is over. In fact, Scouting can be quite magical at night. ‘Breathtaking’ Looking out from under…
Scouting skills to use at uni
Hello Uni! Just because you’re going to spend less time outdoors camping and more time indoors studying, doesn’t mean that your Scouting expertise are going to be any less useful. Brace yourself for you’re about to conquer Fresher’s Week with…
5-minute filler for Beavers
Get your section to work on their concentration skills with this mirroring exercise. Divide your section into pairs and have each pair standing facing each other. One person is Person A and the other one is Person B. In the…
5-minute filler for Scouts
Keep your Scouts engaged between activities with this super-fun toilet paper mummy game. You’ll need a few rolls of toilet paper for the Scouts to unravel and use to turn each other into mummies. How to play: divide the section…
30 things to try out in September
Make the most out of September with these 30 things to try out for each day of the month. 1. On September 1st 1830, the poem ‘Mary had a Little Lamb’ was first published. Get your young people to write a…
Geocaching Activity Badge
Geocaching develops navigational skills, connects adventurers from around the world, and it’s the perfect activity for young people going on camp, a hike or an expedition over the summer. As geocaching involves learning about GPS skills and how GPS works,…
The 5 most useful templates on the Print Centre!
Need some support with your communications? For those who have never visited before, the Scout Print Centre is a free resource for adults in Scouting that allows you to create on brand communications quickly and easily. Whether it’s a poster,…
