On 23 April, BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief are getting together for their Big Day In on Radio and their Big Night In on TV, a massive fundraising special to celebrate the incredible people making a difference in communities across the UK and to support people who need it most during the corona crisis. We want Scouts to go the extra mile too. Together, young people, volunteers, parents and carers are going to Hike to the Moon. If we all hike just one mile each – about 2,000 steps or 20 minutes walking on the spot – then together, we can complete the incredible 240,000 mile journey. To hit your one mile target, you can hike around your home or your garden (if you’ve got one) but please be […]

It’s been great to see some members getting outside in the garden in their tents and spending the night, or building a den in the bedrooms/living rooms and sleeping there as a great Scouting tradition of camping out. We’re delighted to be able to count these as nights away for purposes of badges, so if you sleep out in the garden or in a den at home, don’t forget to share it with us using the form below so we can count it on your badge record. Virtual Camp World Record If you haven’t been tempted yet, Scouts of all ages are attempting to break the Virtual Camping world record on the 30th April. So it can be recorded officially, […]

Try the Doctor’s challenges. Don’t forget to share! Invent a new card game. Build a robot dog. Learn a dance. Learn a new language – five new words everyday. Create a new language – five new words everyday.  

A little colouring challenge. Have a go, take a photo and send it in. Download here: COLOURING SHEETSCOUTING Credit: Lisa Edwards – Scouts UK – Leaders