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Update | 01 October 2024

All-member programme update for October

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This is our all-member programme update for all Scouts sections for October 2024.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

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GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

Partnership content

GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready to run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Royal Air Force

Find out about the different parts of a plane and work together to create a human version with this fun activity. There are plenty more fantastic air inspired activities available on our RAF page.

HSBC UK

HSBC UK support Scouts by creating fun and practical activities for the Money Skills Activity Badge for Beavers and Cubs. Explore how our money choices can benefit our community, learn about how different people use their money, and have plenty of fun with hands-on activities.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

Partnership content

GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready to run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Royal Air Force

Find out about the different parts of a plane and work together to create a human version with this fun activity. There are plenty more fantastic air inspired activities available on our RAF page.

HSBC UK

HSBC UK support Scouts by creating fun and practical activities for the Money Skills Activity Badge for Beavers and Cubs. Explore how our money choices can benefit our community, learn about how different people use their money, and have plenty of fun with hands-on activities.

The Rail Industry

We can all get lost in the distractions and forget about the risks around us. Try this activity from the Rail Network to help your Cubs learn about safety and work towards the Cubs Personal Safety Activity Badge.

VARTA

We've partnered with VARTA to support the Cubs Global Issues Badge. Check out our brand-new activities and give them a go.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

Partnership content

GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready to run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Royal Air Force

Find out about the different parts of a plane and work together to create a human version with this fun activity. There are plenty more fantastic air inspired activities available on our RAF page.

England Rugby

Scouts and England Rugby have joined forces to create an exciting rugby programme. They’re aiming to give more young people the opportunity to experience rugby in a variety of ways. Check out our partnership, the rugby-inspired activities, and photos of the recent launch event at Eastbourne Rugby Football Club.

Dacia

Start a new adventure with our Outdoor Adventure Fund. Golden Hind Explorer Scout Unit recently experienced their own once in a lifetime activity as they took part in a three-day canoe expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. They paddled 30km a day along the River Severn, making memories and friendships that’ll last a lifetime. This expedition was thanks to our friends at Dacia, who fund our Outdoor Adventure Fund. You can start your own adventure by checking out the fund.

Rolls-Royce

Are your young people about to start the next step of their education journey? Give them a head start by joining our exclusive Scouts Q&A webinar with Rolls-Royce. They can hear from inspiring Scouts who turned their skills into successful careers, with expert advice on crafting standout applications and showcasing Scout strengths. Share this link so they can sign up.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

Support for the Young Leader Scheme

Young Leaders volunteer alongside adults at Scouts. They're an asset to any leadership team, acting as positive role models for the young people they support. We chatted to Explorer Leaders and Young Leaders across the country to help improve our support for the Young Leader Scheme. There are now downloadable session plans and PowerPoints to help you the scheme locally. Find out more about the Young Leader Scheme.

UK Explorer Belt 2025

Do you have any young people aged 18 to 24 in early July 2025? If you do, encourage them to earn one of the highest awards in Scouts and share the opportunity to take part in the UK Explorer Belt 2025 to Denmark. Find out more and apply by 31 October.

Submit your King's Scout Award logbooks this month

If young people wish to be invited to next year’s Windsor Day of Celebration and Achievement, their King’s Scout Award logbooks must be approved by UK Headquarters by 31 December 2024. Processing, checking and approval of logbooks can take time, so please submit them now to awards@scouts.org.uk to avoid disappointment. Download the logbook and support materials on the King’s Scout Award webpage.

Partnership content

GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready to run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Dacia

Start a new adventure with our Outdoor Adventure Fund. Golden Hind Explorer Scout Unit recently experienced their own once in a lifetime activity as they took part in a three-day canoe expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. They paddled 30km a day along the River Severn, making memories and friendships that’ll last a lifetime. This expedition was thanks to our friends at Dacia, who fund our Outdoor Adventure Fund. You can start your own adventure by checking out the fund.

Rolls-Royce

Are your young people about to start the next step of their education journey? Give them a head start by joining our exclusive Scouts Q&A webinar with Rolls-Royce. They can hear from inspiring Scouts who turned their skills into successful careers, with expert advice on crafting standout applications and showcasing Scout strengths. Share this link so they can sign up.

Book your autumn or winter adventure!

If you’re short on time or looking to fill a gap in your programme, you can head to a Scout Adventures centre for an action-packed day visit. They can cater for small groups or entire units. Choose from over 30 amazing activities for a fantastic experience. They also offer packages for overnight residentials with a range of accommodation and catering options. Book your adventure on the Scout Adventures website.

UK Explorer Belt 2025

Do you have any young people aged 18 to 24 in early July 2025? If you do, encourage them to earn one of the highest awards in Scouts and share the opportunity to take part in the UK Explorer Belt 2025 to Denmark. Find out more about Explorer Belt and apply by 31 October.

Submit your King's Scout Award logbooks this month

If young people wish to be invited to next year’s Windsor Day of Celebration and Achievement, their King’s Scout Award logbooks must be approved by UK Headquarters by 31 December 2024. Processing, checking and approval of logbooks can take time, so please submit them now to awards@scouts.org.uk to avoid disappointment. Download the logbook and support materials on the King’s Scout Award webpage.

Partnership content

GO Outdoors

Get kitted out for the winter. You can reach out to your local GO Outdoors store to sign up for one of their free kit talks this winter.

Gas Distribution Network

It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in November. Why not head to the Gas Distribution Network’s supporters page and complete the CO training for volunteers in the run-up, so you're ready to run an activity with your Section? There's a special blanket badge coming too, so check back next month to find out more.

Royal Navy

Want to learn more about water sports? Head over to the Royal Navy supporters page to discover the activities young people can try to earn their Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge.

Raspberry Pi

Join Raspberry Pi for Digital Maker introductory sessions to help you deliver the Digital Maker Staged Activity Badge. The next date is 22 October and it's aimed at volunteers with no knowledge of coding, so sign up to the Raspberry Pi sessions online.

Ygam

Our friends at Ygam have developed new activities to help Scouts earn their Sports Enthusiasts badge. They’re also running a session running on Thursday 3 October to help you discuss gaming and gambling harms with young people. Sign up via our Ygam page.

Rolls-Royce

Are your young people about to start the next step of their education journey? Give them a head start by joining our exclusive Scouts Q&A webinar with Rolls-Royce. They can hear from inspiring Scouts who turned their skills into successful careers, with expert advice on crafting standout applications and showcasing Scout strengths. Share this link so they can sign up.

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