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 …
After a break of 18 months, the activity that scouting is based on, camping, returned over the weekend of 10/11th July. We had been waiting for HQ to give the go ahead to return to camping and as soon as this was confirmed lots of planning started. COVID related Risk …
The twenty first draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of July. The numbers drawn are: 25 – Winner of £50, 34 – Winner of £20, 10 – Winner of £15, 29 – Winner of £15, If you would like to join the Stanford …
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 …
The twentieth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of June. The numbers drawn are: 13 – Winner of £50, 17 – Winner of £20, 33 – Winner of £15, 03 – Winner of £15, If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite …
Want to learn new skills and make new friends? Crawley Scouts invite members of the Muslim community to come along to our open morning, have a go at some scout activities and learn more about our plans to start up Scouting in the Muslim community. Who: Young people (boys …
Don Clements sadly passed away last year. He was the Group Scout Leader at 7th Crawley when Paul (the current GSL) first joined the leader team as Cub Scout Leader in 1997 and from whom he took over the running and management of the Group two years later. He had …
The nineteenth draw of the fundraiser for our District campsite took place at the end of May. The numbers drawn are: 21 – Winner of £50, 28 – Winner of £20, 30 – Winner of £15, 24 – Winner of £15, If you would like to join the Stanford Campsite …
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 …
Scouts made us who we are today – it gave us skills for life. But now we need more volunteers to support the next generation of young people. Volunteering’s good for your CV, your health and happiness, and your community. Find out how it can be good for you too …
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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