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Deal  Walmer  Sandwich and District Scouts

Unit Programme

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  • Kent Explorers Rollercoaster Madness

    13th July 2024

    The County team are offering this experience.   Follow the link for further information and booking.   Price: £50.00pp Website / Booking Link: Kent Scouts | Rollercoaster Madness!...

  • Summer fete

    5th July 2024

    18:00 - 20:00

    We will have a stall at 5th Deal (Sholden) Scouts summer fete to raise funds for Aquila ESU to go towards unit activities.     We will sell allotment creations ...... handcrafted planters, plants, produce etc ...

  • District A G M

    13th June 2024

    19:30

    Open to Explorer Scouts, adult volunteers and parents.  Further details nearer the time....

  • Weald of Kent Rotary - North Downs Walk

    9th June 2024

    The Weald of Kent Rotary Club annual sponsored walk, the North Downs Walk 2024, in aid of Cancer Research UK will take place on Sunday 9th June. Registrations are now open, so please visit our website at www.wealdofkentrotary.org.uk/north-downs-walk/ and sign up.The 2024 Walk will be the familiar...

  • Kent Explorers paintball event

    18th May 2024

    The County team are offering this experience, follow the link for further information and booking.  Price: £35.00pp Website / Booking Link: Kent Scouts | Paintball Mayhem...

  • Unit Meeting

    2nd May 2024

    HQ is being used as a Voting Station so we will be out and about.  More details to follow.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    25th April 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Chefs badge continued.  We will make cup cakes.  Ingredients provided.    Subs are due for the summer term please. ...

  • St George's Day - district event

    21st April 2024

    9:30 - 11:00

    Meet at Walmer Bandstand.  Full uniform please.  If cold/wet please wear a coat.   Service will be followed by parade around the Lifeboat Station, back past the bandstand and down to Deal Castle along the promenade for dismissal.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    18th April 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Our first meeting at our new location.  Please wear uniform.    Following on from the hike on Saturday,  we will review the Navigators Badge and see what you already know and what you need to do for the next level.  ...

  • District Hike Club

    13th April 2024

    9:15 - 15:30

    We're going on a hike and you're welcome to join us.   Meet at Walmer Lifeboat Station.  We will walk to Chillenden via Sandwich and Eastry taking in the sites depicted on the District Badge.   Finish time is approximate.    You will need to dress appropriately...

  • Unit Meeting

    28th March 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Last meeting before the Easter break.    We need to finish moving our equipment to our new location.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    21st March 2024

    Fencing taster session.   Wear comfortable clothing with long sleeve top, long trousers and trainers.    Protective equipment will be provided.   ...

  • Allotment project

    14th March 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Seeds to be potted on and other tasks....

  • Cooking

    7th March 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Subs are due please.   Celebrate St David's Day by cooking Welsh cakes.    We can also celebrate pancake day a little late!    Ingredients will be provided.  ...

  • Fencing

    29th February 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Check unit tents to ensure clean and useable ready for our next camp.   ...

  • Unit Meeting

    22nd February 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will check condition of some of the unit tents and also sow seeds for our allotment project.   ...

  • District Celebration and Presentation Evening at St Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich

    9th February 2024

    18:45 - 20:30

    A celebration of 2023 with presentations from WSJ and Zanzibar participants, Scouts Have Talent show, awards for adult volunteers and Chief Scout Award presentations for young people.    Followed by refreshments.       Open to all young people,  parents and adult...

  • Unit Meeting

    8th February 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear uniform we will invest new members.     Pitch tent indoors to check condition.  ...

  • Unit Meeting - allotment project

    1st February 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will start preparing for the new growing season.   If you have any packets of seeds that need to be planted this year please bring along.   Taking part in regular allotment tasks could count towards your awards.  ...

  • Burns night

    25th January 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    We'll celebrate burns night with traditional haggis, neeps and tatties.  ...

  • Movie night

    18th January 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Watch a movie with friends.  Bring your own drinks and snacks.  ...

  • Games Night

    11th January 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Bring along a board game, card game or similar of your choice ..... only stipulation it must be a team game.   You will then choose which to play.      Discuss sketch/song/dance etc to perform at the district celebration evening.      Subs are now due -...

  • Unit Meeting

    4th January 2024

    19:30 - 21:00

    Welcome back, please wear uniform.     What happened this day in history ........ Find out about and share ............  was a famous person born on this day, what were they famous for?      did a historical event happen this day,  what was it? ...

  • Unit Meeting

    14th December 2023

    No meeting- Christmas break...

  • Celebrate Hanukkah

    7th December 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Research the celebration of Hanukkah and share your findings.      Choose your playing piece and then play Dreidel.  Game pieces and instructions will be provided.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    30th November 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We're cooking ....... Hanukkah is approaching so we are going to cook a traditional dish known as Latkes.  Ingredients will be provided but feel free to bring a dipping sauce if you wish. ...

  • D I Y

    23rd November 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Put your creative skills to work building planters from recycled pallet wood.   These will be used for our allotment project.  ...

  • Discovering local history

    16th November 2023

    20:00 - 21:30

    A wander around the ancient town of Dover and discover its hidden history.   Meet at the Town Hall dressed appropriately for the weather.  ...

  • Remembrance Service

    12th November 2023

    10:45 - 11:45

    Meet at Deal Victoria Hospital in full uniform please.  We will join in with the local community service.  Usually finished by 11.45 but will confirm nearer the time.  ...

  • District Remembrance Hike

    11th November 2023

    10:20 - 16:00

    This is a district event so please come and join in.    Everyone will meet at The Memorial Bandstand on Walmer Green at 10.20 am.  We will all walk to deal cemetery together and join in the RBL community service and 2 minutes silence at 11.00 am.  Explorers and Scouts - Hike...

  • No Meeting

    9th November 2023

  • Unit Meeting

    2nd November 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Weather permitting we will use the altar fire outside and cook smores.  ...

  • LIONAID Challenge

    31st October 2023

    LionAid Challenge October 2023 For 2023 our Kent Scouts Community Impact event can be held any time during October - we encourage Districts, Groups, Sections and individuals to take part and support Kent-based charity LIONAID.To earn the badge participants must complete ALL of the following...

  • Half Term - No Meeting

    26th October 2023

  • Unit Meeting

    19th October 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will continue with the Lion Aid Challenge.    Activities will include baking and decorating Lion shaped biscuits.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    12th October 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    LionAid Challenge activities ...

  • Unit Meeting

    5th October 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Lion Aid Challenge activities ...

  • Unit Meeting - CANCELLED

    28th September 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

  • Unit Meeting - CANCELLED

    21st September 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Apologies for short notice...

  • Unit Meeting

    14th September 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    13th September was Roald Dahl day so bring a copy of your favourite book and share why you like it with others.   Please wear uniform.   ...

  • Unit Meeting

    7th September 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Welcome back.  Meet at the hall.  Please wear uniform.      We'll look at starting the musician badge so if you play an instrument please bring it with you and your favourite piece of music.    Stage 1 requirements are shown below.   If you have...

  • Thorpe Park

    19th August 2023

    Kent Explorers have arranged a thrilling day out for 150 Explorers at Thorpe Park on Saturday 19th August 2023. Home to over 30 rides, including thrilling rollercoasters, attractions and live events. Thorpe Park is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers! Booking Fee: £45.00pp This fee will...

  • Summer catch up

    17th August 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Join us at the allotment and catch up with friends.     See what's growing and what may be ready to eat! ...

  • Summer hike

    15th August 2023

    11:00 - 19:00

    Join us for a wander in the Kent countryside.   You will need a packed lunch and drinks.  Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear walking boots/shoes if you have them.     Meet at the HQ.  Please email dwsyoungleaders@btinternet.com to confirm...

  • Unit Meeting

    20th July 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Activity to be confirmed ...

  • DEAL PRIDE 2023

    15th July 2023

    This is not a scout led event but as an inclusive organisation we are sharing this information.    If you are interested in taking part more information is available at https://www.dealpride.co.uk/...

  • Unit Meeting

    13th July 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Bring a chair and meet at the allotment for a chat.  There might even be some strawberries to pick and eat.      If bad weather meet at the hall.  ...

  • District Explorer BBQ

    6th July 2023

    19:00 - 21:00

    Explorers from across the district will join together for games and a BBQ on Walmer beach.    BBQ equipment will be provided, just bring your own food to cook and a drink.   Meet at the mini car park opposite the end of Granville Road. ...

  • JAWS 2023

    1st - 2nd July 2023

    9:30 - 16:30

  • Unit Meeting - CANCELLED

    29th June 2023

    Hopefully see you all next week at the district BBQ...

  • Unit Meeting

    22nd June 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Exams are over .... so to celebrate we're having a BBQ at the allotment.  Bring food you'd like to cook and eat and a drink,  we'll provide utensils etc.   ...

  • Unit Meeting

    15th June 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Meet at the allotment.   Come for a catch up with everyone.  ...

  • Rotary - North Downs Walk

    11th June 2023

    8:00

    This is an annual event and you can raise funds for Aquila Explorers as well as Cancer Research UK, just specify on registration.     For further details and registration follow this link https://www.wealdofkentrotary.... You can get your family involved and dogs are welcome...

  • NO MEETING

    8th June 2023

    No leaders available.    It's not too late to sign up for the Rotary Walk on Sunday if you would like to raise some funds for the unit or you can just turn up and make a donation on the day. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    1st June 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We're down the allotment.   Wear appropriate  clothes and footwear and help prep the beds ready for planting.    Subs are due please - £30 for the term. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    25th May 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We're at the hall.  What we do depends on you ?  Subs are due please - £30 for the summer term. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    18th May 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Weather permitting we will spend time at the allotment so dress appropriately and be prepared to get dirty!    If very heavy rain meet at the hall for alternative activities.     Outstanding subs to be paid please.  They are now very overdue.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    11th May 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Isaac is organising this week's activity so be prepared for anything.     If you haven't yet paid your subs please do so ASAP £30. ...

  • THE BIG HELP OUT for the Kings Coronation

    8th May 2023

    10:00 - 11:30

    Join in the community beach clean organised by dealwithit.org.uk community group and take part in the nations volunteering effort.  Meet at The Sea Cafe, Walmer Green.  ...

  • Coronation Celebration

    7th May 2023

    15:00 - 18:00

    We will be having an afternoon at Betteshanger Campsite as a District to celebrate King Charles' Coronation.   All young people, parents and leaders are welcome.    Please wear activity clothing and your unit necker.   There will be activities for all including...

  • Warhammer - CANCELLED

    4th May 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    CANCELLED AS MAJORITY NOT ATTENDING DUE TO EXAMS.  APOLOGIES FOR LATE NOTICE. Finish painting your models, set up the playing field and let battle begin.  Subs are now overdue so please pay ASAP if you still owe, £30.    Please read ahead on the programme for Coronation...

  • International themed meeting

    27th April 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Thomas will organise tonights international activity so come prepared for anything!    More details may be shared the week before.   If you haven't yet paid your subs please do so ASAP, £30. ...

  • St George's Day - district event

    23rd April 2023

    12:30 - 14:00

    Meet at The Quay, Sandwich, near the medieval centre.    Please wear full uniform.  Coats may be worn but avoid bright colours please.  Due to the weather forecast the planned quiz and picnic has been postponed.    We will parade as a district from The Quay to St...

  • Unit Meeting

    20th April 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Subs are due for summer term please, £30.         An introduction to yoga - organised by Phoebe.  Wear loose comfortable clothing.  Bring a yoga mat (camping mat will work too) if you have one. ...

  • Easter break - No Meeting

    13th April 2023

  • Sleepover CANCELLED due to lack of interest

    6th - 7th April 2023

    19:30 - 12:00

    Information and permission forms given to unit members.      Activities will include making iced biscuits as part of the chefs badge and a mini night hike. ...

  • Hike ..... continued

    30th March 2023

    19:30 - 21:15

    Meet at Ringwould Village Hall.  Please dress approriately for the weather and wear hiking boots/shoes if you have them.   You will complete your planned route back to the hall.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    23rd March 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear uniform waist up.     All overdue subs for spring term to be paid please.   We will spend some time on both the Allotment and the Warhammer projects.   ...

  • District Explorer Scout U-Shaped Event

    18th March 2023

    13:45 - 16:30

    Meet at Sandwich Scout HQ, Woodnesborough Rd. There will be brainstorming and discussion for explorer events across the district, so this is your opportunity to get your ideas heard.    Your efforts will be rewarded with pizza! ...

  • Unit Meeting

    16th March 2023

    19:15 - 21:15

    Postponed from last week , see change of times .........but we're still going for a walk in the dark!        Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear hike shoes/boots if you have them.   Please bring a torch, drinks and snack.    Meet at the small...

  • Unit Meeting - CANCELLED

    9th March 2023

    19:00 - 21:00

    CANCELLED DUE TO LEADER UNAVAILABILITY AND SICKNESS  We're going for a walk in the dark!     Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear hike shoes/boots if you have them.  Please bring a torch, drinks and snack.      Meet at the small car park on...

  • Unit Meeting

    2nd March 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear uniform.    Subs due if not already paid in full for the spring term.        Plan this week is:     Platinum Award Expedition planning       Allotment greenhouse project continued       Night hike...

  • Unit Meeting

    23rd February 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Allotment plastic greenhouse project...

  • Unit Meeting

    16th February 2023

    Half Term - no meeting...

  • Unit Meeting

    9th February 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will continue painting our warhammer models and using the guidebooks discuss the next session.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    2nd February 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will start the warhammer models, so please dress appropriately for painting.     Continued participation may count as your skill element of your Platinum Award.     Subs are due for the spring term. ...

  • District Youth Forum

    28th January 2023

    14:45 - 18:00

    2 representatives from each section, across all groups and each explorer unit will come together to put forward and discuss ideas for district events in 2023 & 2024.    Uniform waist up to be worn.     At 4.30pm section leaders will join you and hear what you have come up...

  • Burns Night

    26th January 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Burns Night is a celebration of the life of famous Scottish poet Robert Burns.  Suppers are held every year on or near his birthday ...... 25th January.     Haggis, neeps & tatties will be provided.      Please research and provide poems, Selkirk Grace, Address...

  • Chinese New Year

    19th January 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Chinese New Year activities......... whatever you planned last week!      Lucky colour is red so please wear as much red clothing as possible.     Ingredients will be provided for you to cook Longevity Noodles.  Please research traditional games and activities to...

  • Unit Meeting

    12th January 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Discuss and complete grant application.     Plan Chinese New Year activities.     Plan Burns Night activities.      Subs are due for the spring term.  Uniform waist up please. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    5th January 2023

    19:30 - 21:00

    Welcome to 2023.    Activity to be confirmed ...

  • Unit Meeting

    15th December 2022

    19:30 - 21:15

    This will be the last unit meeting of 2022.    Wear your Christmas jumper or hat . . . . . . relax and watch a movie with your friends.   Bring snacks if you wish....

  • K I J 2022 presentation

    8th December 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Those who attended KIJ will give a presentation to the unit about their experience.    Please wear uniform, waist up and you may wear your kij22 kneckers too. ...

  • Save the Children fundraising

    3rd December 2022

    9:30 - 12:00

    We will support Save the Children volunteers in a Christmas fundraiser.   Please meet at The Landmark Centre from 9.30am.   Wear your Christmas jumper and scout necker.   If you can spare an hour to help it would be appreciated.  ...

  • Christmas Fayre at 5th Deal (Sholden) Scout HQ

    2nd December 2022

    18:00 - 20:00

    Arrive at 6pm to set up our stall ready for 6.30pm opening.      We will sell our allotment produce and handmade Christmas gifts to raise funds for the unit.     Dress for outside and please wear your unit knecker....

  • Unit Meeting

    1st December 2022

    We will make soup and prepare all our produce ready to sell at the Christmas Fayre....

  • Unit Meeting

    24th November 2022

    Activity to be confirmed ...

  • Unit Meeting

    17th November 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will complete tasks from the Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge and then make more items for the Christmas Fayre.  ...

  • Boxing Day Dip

    14th November - 26th December 2022

    If you would like to participate in this community fundraising event please follow the link    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4... And raise funds for Aquila Explorers.   Early bird discount applies....

  • Remembrance Service

    13th November 2022

    10:30 - 12:00

    We will join the community service outside Deal Hospital.    Full uniform please.  You may also need under layer and/or coat depending on the weather.        Finish time is approximate.  ...

  • Unit Meeting

    10th November 2022

    19:00 - 21:00

    We will make christmas chocolates, so if you have any moulds please bring them.   Please note earlier start time.    We'll also make some labels for the produce jars. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    3rd November 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will start making items for the Christmas Fayre.           We will continue with the Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge and complete tasks from the Ngorongoro and Kilimanjaro zones, so please bring a glass jar and lid .... any size will do. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    20th October 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please return information update forms.   Don't forget to bring sleepover consent forms if you wish to take part.   Please continue to bring glass jars with lids and plastic bottles.   ...

  • Kent Scouts AHOY

    16th October 2022

    Kent Scouts AHOY event at Chatham Dockyard.    Details shared with those attending. ...

  • Unit Meeting

    13th October 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Using the butternut squash from the allotment we will do some baking.    Uniform not required.     Please continue to bring clean glass jars with lids and plastic bottles.     Subs are due for autumn term....

  • Kilimanjaro adventure challenge continued

    6th October 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will make origami animals from the Serengeti zone, pocket games from the Travel zone and use biscuits to create phases of the moon from the Mt Meru zone.   Please wear uniform and sew on awarded badges.  Please bring clean glass jars and plastic bottles.     Subs...

  • Allotment Project

    2nd October 2022

    13:00 - 15:00

    Dress appropriately.   If persistent rain we will not meet.     We will make ready the ground and plant some more strawberries that have been donated.    Also clear finished crops and dig in manure for over wintering.    Plant more seeds for spring...

  • Unit Meeting

    29th September 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear uniform.     Please bring fresh tomato and/or butternut squash recipes.   Please bring plastic drinks bottles for our recycled greenhouse construction.  Please bring empty, clean glass jars with lids.  ...

  • Welcome Back

    22nd September 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear uniform.   Subs are due for autumn term.      Many of you are close to completing the Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge so to complete another task from the travel zone please bring 3 coins - oldest, most unusual and one dated in your year of birth. They can be...

  • Unit Meeting - allotment project & BBQ

    21st July 2022

    19:30 - 21:30

    We will meet at the allotment for a barbecue.  We will supply the equipment so please bring the food items you wish to cook and eat.     We will also complete an activity from the Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge so please bring something to represent a leopard and a red colobus...

  • Unit Meeting

    14th July 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We'll  continue with the unit allotment and KIJ gate signs,  complete the hydration task of the kilimanjaro adventure challenge - so keep track of everything you drink on Thursday ...... and we may also do some baking! ...

  • Unit Meeting

    7th July 2022

    Due to leader unavailability there will not be a meeting tonight.    ...

  • Unit Meeting

    30th June 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Meet at the HQ.  Please wear uniform - waist up.     We will work on the KIJ gate sign and a unit sign for the allotment.      We will also prepare,  cook and taste some of the allotment produce....

  • Unit Meeting

    23rd June 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Meeting at the allotment.      We will complete activities from the Survival Skills badge and the Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge whilst also tending to the plants.     There may be strawberries, raspberries, peas, kale and beetroot ready to harvest.   ...

  • Unit Meeting

    16th June 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear Uniform waist up.   Meeting at the HQ.      Please bring an empty glass jar for another Kilimanjaro Adventure challenge activity.       We will also do another activity towards the Survival Skills badge.       Please...

  • Weald of Kent Rotary - North Downs Walk

    12th June 2022

    This is an annual event organised by Rotary Weald of Kent to raise money for Cancer Research UK and local charities/good causes.     By taking part you can count the walk towards your Hikes Away Activity Staged Badge and also keep 50% of the money you raise for Deal Aquila...

  • Unit Meeting

    9th June 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will meet at the allotment so that we can plant some seeds, fit the guttering and shelf on the shed.   We'll also do some survival skills badge activities.    Come dressed appropriately! ...

  • BBQ at the allotment

    2nd June 2022

    16:00 - 21:00

    We'll have a session tending the allotment followed by a barbeque.  Please come dressed to get dirty and bring along any food you would like to cook and eat. We'll provide the BBQ and utensils.   Please bring your own drinks.    If you have a camp chair you wish to bring...

  • Unit Meeting

    26th May 2022

    Meet at Betteshanger Scout site dressed appropriately for outdoor activities and the weather.    Try out your fire building and fire lighting techniques.      Feel free to bring marshmallows to toast.      Please continue to collect egg shells, bottles etc...

  • Survival Skills continued

    19th May 2022

    19:00 - 20:30

    Meet on Kingsdown beach nr rifle range (bottom of Oldstairs Road) dressed appropriately for the activity and weather.         Please note change of meeting times.       Please bring a small bag or container for your foraged foods.   ...

  • Unit Meeting

    12th May 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear Uniform waist up.    Subs are due - please pay if you haven't already.      Print any pics you took on the walk last week so we can recreate your route in the hall.    Please bring egg shells, coffee grounds, empty bottles for the allotment. ...

  • Historical trail

    5th May 2022

    19:00 - 21:00

    Subs are now due for the summer term.   Those that still owe for the spring term please can these be paid ASAP.        Be prepared for a wander around our local area.  Please meet in the large car park on Kingsdown Road, just along from the Granville Road...

  • Unit Meeting - allotment project

    28th April 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear clothing suitable for outdoor activities and appropriate for the weather.         Subs are now due please.       We would like to protect our new plants from slugs and snails so please can you collect used coffee grounds, fire ash, crushed...

  • St George's Day - district event

    24th April 2022

    10:30 - 12:00

    As a district we will come together to celebrate St George's Day and renew our scout promise.  This years event is hosted by 5th Deal (Sholden) Scout group.     There will be a collection for the Red Cross to support children in Ukraine, Syria and Afghanistan so please bring a...

  • K I J 2022

    21st April 2022

    K I J 2022 is fast approaching and the website has been updated today so take a look at all the sub camps, zones and activities.   https://kij.org.uk/spage-camp_... More information will be available next term....

  • Unit Meeting

    21st April 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Please wear full uniform so that newest members can be invested.     If you have been unable to purchase your uniform through the HQ Scout Shop, you may be able to get it here :- www.4adventurers.co.uk/explorers/explorer-uniform Subs are now due for the summer term along with all...

  • Kent Scouts Zanzibar 2023 - closing date

    15th April 2022

    Kent Scouts Zanzibar23 Global Project. Only 6 places left now for youth members of Kent Scouts aged 16-25. Available on a first come first served basis! All we ask is a commitment to the project and to making the payments.See http://www.african-adventures.... for more detailed information about...

  • Survival Skills badge continued

    31st March 2022

    19:00 - 21:00

    *** Change of plan - go to HQ as usual  due to adverse weather*** Meet at Betteshanger Scout site appropriately dressed for the weather and activity.  Please bring a torch.     You will learn and demonstrate different ways of building fires and several techniques to light...

  • District Cross Country

    27th March 2022

    10:30 - 13:30

    This is a district event for all sections so find your running shoes and take part against other explorers.          Alternatively, if you're not up for joining in, you could help with marshalling around the course.   ...

  • Mini hike

    24th March 2022

    18:30 - 20:30

    Unfortunately we have had to change our plans due to covid  Meet at Kingsdown, end of the road by the old rifle range.   Dress for a hike and please bring a torch.  Please note change of times.   ...

  • Kilimanjaro Adventure Challenge

    17th March 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will do activities from the Ngorongoro Crater, Travel, Mt Meru and Maasai Village Zones.       Please wear uniform.    Most of the material and equipment needed will be provided however you will need to bring a few items to complete a couple of the...

  • Save The Children fundraising for Ukraine

    12th March 2022

    10:00 - 13:00

    We will support members of our local Save The Children charity with their collection for Ukraine.   Explorers will be teamed up with adults holding the collection buckets.        If you can spare any time between 10am and 1pm please join us at Aldi, Deal, you don't...

  • Allotment project

    10th March 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will continue with our allotment project with pallet planters, tin can containers and start to plan our recycled bottle greenhouse.  Please bring along any empty plastic drinks bottles to get started. ...

  • Pancake Art

    3rd March 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will supply the pancake mix ingredients ....... You can bring along the toppings of your choice to create your art ...

  • Allotment Project

    24th February 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will be creative with the pallets and make some planters and raised bed frames for the allotment.            We will sort out the seeds we have been given and plant those that are due to go in using seed trays and pots.      Please wear uniform...

  • K I J

    24th February 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Reminder that KIJ payment is required today please for those that missed last week.   I have to ensure it reaches the booking team by Monday. ...

  • Half term sleepover

    14th - 15th February 2022

    15:00 - 13:00

    We are having a sleepover during the half term.      Activities include making bread and quiche as part of the chef's badge, going for a short night hike and time at the allotment.      Information and Permission forms have been shared with unit members.  ...

  • Town Quiz

    10th February 2022

    19:00 - 21:00

    Meet at the Pier ready for a walk around the town.    You will follow a route according to the questions.     Please dress appropriately.       We will finish back at the Pier.     Please note earlier start time.   ...

  • Chinese New Year

    3rd February 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will celebrate Chinese New Year....... Wear RED and bring something you consider to be appropriate. . . . . . Chinese food, window decoration, traditional music, learn some interesting facts about Chinese culture or how to play a traditional Chinese game like chopsticks and share with others....

  • Allotment makeover

    29th January 2022

    13:00 - 16:00

    We will have our first session at the allotment to start clearing the area so that we can plant the fruit and vegetable plants already donated.        Please wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a pair of gardening gloves to wear.       You can...

  • Unit Meeting

    27th January 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Come prepared to be outside - wearing appropriate clothing and footwear.      We will be starting on our gardening/allotment project which you can use towards the skill, community or environmental sections of the Chief Scouts Platinum or Diamond Awards and the Duke of Edinburgh Award...

  • Unit Meeting

    20th January 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    We will create a Unit Code of Conduct and discuss the badges and awards available for you to gain during your time as an explorer scout.       Please ensure you wear a face covering/mask as part of the current COVID-19 restrictions (unless you can show exemption).   ...

  • Welcome to 2022

    13th January 2022

    19:30 - 21:00

    Activity to be confirmed - be prepared to be indoors and outdoors.   Remember to bring a face covering/mask.....I don't have any spares left! ...




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