How many hours does it take to build real leadership in a young person? Most people guess far too low. They picture a classroom lesson or a single camp weekend, and they underestimate how long real confidence actually takes to…
Scouting Resilience
Ask most adults where children learn resilience and they will point to a classroom. We would point somewhere else entirely. Resilience needs friction. A young person builds it by navigating a real obstacle, not by reading about one. When a…
Adventure in the Cheviots – Silver and Gold DofE Expeditions
It was certainly a weekend of adventure for the Elm Ridge, Harrogate Hill and Seaham Explorers, who headed into the Cheviots to take on their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award qualifying expedition and Gold DofE practice expedition. Over the course…
The Big Boot Clean!
What an incredible effort from everyone at the 12th Darlington Scout Group! Together we cleaned and prepared over 230 pairs of football boots – so many that we completely ran out! A huge thank you to everyone who donated boots…
An Amazing Beamish Museum Sleepover!
The 11th Darlington Scout Group recently enjoyed an unforgettable sleepover at Beamish Museum, taking along our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts for a fantastic adventure. There was something for everyone to enjoy. Throughout the visit, our young people took part…
Silver DofE Practice Expedition Complete!
Our Explorers from Elm Ridge and Harrowgate Hill, along with a special guest from Seaham, have successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice Expedition. The weekend was packed with adventure, teamwork and plenty of learning. The team covered…
Explorers Enjoy a “Wheely” Great Evening!
Our Explorers from Elm Ridge and Archdeacon Explorer Scout Units recently headed out for a fantastic evening adventure on wheels – proving that a little drizzle is never enough to stop Scouts from having fun! The group enjoyed a brilliant…
85 Young People Are Waiting.
Could You Help Change That? Every week, young people across Darlington are waiting for the chance to begin their Scout adventure. Right now, 85 young people are on our waiting list. Sadly, many more never even make it onto that…
Hot Weather, Heavy Packs, Huge Achievement
District Young People Take on DofE and Expedition Challenge in the Summer Heat What a fantastic weekend of adventure and achievement! Young people from across the district came together to take part in their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition…
DDOTTY 2026: A Muddy Adventure Around Hurworth
What started as a soggy walk around Hurworth quickly turned into a fantastic day of adventure, teamwork, and plenty of laughter during this year’s DDOTTY (District Hike 2026). Despite the wet weather, more than 200 walkers took part in the…
