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…
Scouts Enjoy Memorable Weekend in London
This weekend, 29 Cubs, Scouts and leaders from the 27th Darlington set off for a packed few days exploring London and everything the capital has to offer. For many of the young people, it was their very first visit to…
Scouts Serve Up a Mother’s Day Treat
Our Scouts at the 5th Darlington Scout Group recently hosted a truly special Mother’s Day Wine & Dine evening, and it was a fantastic success from start to finish. The young people took full ownership of the event, planning the…
King’s Scout Award Achievement
We are incredibly proud to share that Archie, now a Leader within the Cub Pack at the 12th Darlington Scout Group, has been awarded the King’s Scout Award, the highest achievement in Scouting. This prestigious award recognises years of dedication,…
Adventure at Beamish!
This weekend, our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts from the 7th Sea Scouts joined forces with the Eastbourne Explorers for an unforgettable visit and sleepover at Beamish Museum. After settling into the historic Masonic Hall for the night, the young…
Freddie Paracord
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…
