Supporting Freddie on His Road to the World Scout Jamboree 2027 We’re excited to share a brilliant local Scouting story!Freddie, a hardworking Scout from Howden-le-Wear, is gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime as he prepares for the World…
Jenny Reaches Scouting’s Highest Peak!
Celebrating an Incredible Achievement: Jenny Thompson Earns Her King’s Scout Award We are thrilled to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone within Darlington District Scouts. Jenny Thompson has officially earned her King’s Scout Award — the highest honour a young person…
Welcome the Archdeacon Explorers!
Exciting News: Archdeacon Explorers Launch Their New Unit! We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Explorer Scout unit: the Archdeacon Explorers! A huge congratulations to Connor Petch from the 5th Darlington Scout Group for leading this exciting…
Challenge Hike 2025
Darlington Challenge Hike 2025 Today, Scouts from Darlington braved a rain-soaked day for the annual Darlington Challenge Hike 2025. Six teams took part, including the 9th, 12th, 19th, and 27th Darlington Scout Groups. The challenge required Scouts to navigate from…
Darlington District Scouts Take on Holland!
This summer, 40 young people and 12 adult leaders from Darlington District Scouts embarked on an incredible international adventure to the Netherlands, sailing from North Shields to begin a week of exploration, fun, and unforgettable memories. Home Away from HomeOur…
Family Camp 2025
A Weekend to Remember! The 21st Darlington Scout Group’s Family Camp 2025 is now behind us – and what an amazing weekend it was! Families came together for a jam-packed few days of fun, teamwork, and a real taste of…
21st Awards 2025
21st Darlington Scout Group – End of Term Highlights Chief Scout Silver Awards Congratulations to Cubs Jeremy & Noah on achieving their Chief Scout Silver Award — the highest accolade in the Cub section. We’re incredibly proud of your dedication…
Water lot of FUN !
Last weekend, the 27th Darlington Scout Group swapped Skerne Park for the riverbanks of North Yorkshire, heading off on their biannual Group Camp. With 52 young people and 16 adult volunteers, the team took over Aldwark Scout Campsite – a…
Making a Difference
Volunteers’ Week: Join the Adventure with Darlington Scouts! This Volunteers’ Week (1st–7th June), we’re celebrating the incredible people who make Scouting possible – and we’re inviting you to join them! Whether you can spare an hour a week or just…









