Scout Expeditions Reviews

A group of Explorers were tempted to Jersey by the promise of stunning scenery, near-Mediterranean weather and, importantly, a bundle of activities. What they got was way more than this!

Venue Review: Jersey Scout Centre Campsite

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020ScoutExpeditions Blog, Venue Reviewactivities, Camping, Expeditions, Explorers, Group Camp, kayaking, Scouts

Venue Review of Jersey Scout Centre Campsite Overview Venue: Jersey Scout Centre Campsite Facebook: /jerseyscouts/ URL: https://www.facebook.com/jerseyscouts/ Cost: approx £25pp / pn Location: Saint Ouens Bay, Jersey Explorer Camp A group of Explorers were tempted

8th Alton Scout Group selected a reasonably local activity centre for its biannual Family Group Camp. This is 8th Alton Scout Group’s review of Runway’s End.

Venue Review: Runway’s End Outdoors Centre

June 25, 2019June 28, 2019ScoutExpeditions Blog, Venue Reviewactivities, Camping, Expeditions, Explorers, Group Camp, kayaking, Scouts

Venue Review of Runway's End Outdoor Centre Overview Venue: Runway's End Outdoor Centre Facebook: /runwaysendoc/ URL: https://www.hants.gov.uk/ Cost: approx £25pp / pn (including food & activities) Location: Farnborough, Hampshire The Group Camp 8th Alton Scout

Some Hampshire Explorers went on a French day trip to Mont St Michel. The objective to experience historic France and practice some learned language.

Activity Review – French Day Trip

March 28, 2019June 28, 2019Activity Review, ScoutExpeditions Blogactivities, Activity Review, Explorers, France, international, Scouts

Day Trip to Mont St Michel Activity Overview Venue: North Coast of France Cost: approx £80pp Locations: Start and finish Portsmouth International Ferry Terminal (Grid Ref: 50.8116691,-1.0895208) with activity start: St Malo (48.6405002,-2.0268822) and activity destination: Mont

Over the night of Saturday, January 12, four leaders slept out as a part of a Camping Challenge set by Hampshire Scouts.

Hampshire Scouts take on Camping Challenge

January 17, 2019June 28, 2019Activity Review, ScoutExpeditions BlogCamping, Challenge, Leaders, Scouts

Leaders have led the way at 8th Alton Scout Group in stepping up to take on the Camping Challenge set by Hampshire Scouts. Over the night of Saturday, January 12, four leaders slept out on

This post shares fundraising ideas and encourages the sharing of more to, as is Scout Expeditions’ way, help make adventures happen!

Scout Fundraising Ideas

January 4, 2019June 28, 2019ScoutExpeditions BlogBBQ, Expeditions, Fundraising, Jamboree, Scouts

Coming up with effective scout fundraising ideas to support Scouting activities is among a leader's greatest challenges. The problem for many leaders is that to support the activities of many young people takes quite a