A week on from this year’s Darlington Scout Challenge Hike, we can reveal a new holder of the Challenge Hike Trophy! Scouts from the 9th, 11th, 12th, 19th and 27th Darlington Scout Groups took part in this year’s competition, with…
How Many Hours ?
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…
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…
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…
Every cache tells a story.
Title Image – Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash 12th Darlington Scouts Enjoy an Evening of Geocaching Adventure Our Scouts had a fantastic evening exploring Rockwell Nature Reserve as they took part in an exciting geocaching adventure. Working together in…
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…
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…
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…
