Here is some exciting news for you all! Hampshire Virtual Network Hampshire are starting up a new virtual Network group. This will be for any members, in Hampshire, aged 18-24 who are looking to complete their Top Awards, discover adult volunteering roles or have fun with like-minded people. Whether you are looking for a Network […]
Join Hampshire Scout Expeditions for their long weekend over Easter to the Lake District and stay at Great Tower. Over the weekend there are opportunities for climbing, hiking and adventurous activities. This (along with a second HSX weekend) can count as your Gold DofE residential. Dates: Travel up in the evening of Thursday 29th March, returning […]
February 2023 sees the return of Hampshire Scouts' training events for adults and young people to help them tell their Scouting stories to the media, on social media and to others to spread the word and help grow your group. Taking place at Runway's End Outdoor Centre near Aldershot, it's free of charge. Scouts Speak […]
Calling all Hampshire Explorers and Network groups - are you looking for more adventure, or just want to challenge yourself? HSX are hosting the annual Adventure Race - an orienteering challenge, based at Ferny Crofts. There are different classes for teams of all experience levels. When: Saturday 10th December, 9:30am Where: Ferny Crofts Scout Activity Centre, […]
Who is this course for? This is a SOWA Discovery weekend which is the first part of the award. You can find out more here: www.scouts.org.uk/SOWA Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) is a Scout Network only award that gives Scout Network members the chance to undertake a project of their choice within the themes of […]
After 18-months of hibernation Hampshire Scout eXpeditions (HSX) is back with a bang! We are developing an action-packed programme to see in the new Scouting year. Out first event of the year will be our annual HSX Adventure Race held at Ferny Crofts, Hampshire on Saturday 2nd October 2021. The Adventure Race is a team orienteering […]
Kudu 2021 - 27/28 November, Romsey The County Kudu is a overnight hike aimed at Explorer Scouts (aged 14-18) and Scout Network (aged 18-25). Teams of 4-7 hike through the night completing challenges. When? Sat/Sun 27-28 November. Teams arrive between 5 & 8pm on Saturday evening and depart before 10am Sunday. Where? Lockerley, nr Romsey Cost - £7 […]
When a young person reaches 18 years of age there are lots of opportunities that await them: adult volunteer, Scout Network member, doing the Top Awards, SSAGO (Student Scout and Guide Organisation), HSX (Hampshire Scout Expeditions) and other opportunities to stay involved. The problem is not everyone knows about these. Hampshire Scouts are looking at […]
There has been a change in the guidance for getting back to face-to-face activities that removes a barrier to Scout Network getting back to activities in person. Previously, the government and National Youth Agency did not include Scout Network in the guidance for youth groups meaning we were only able to meet in smaller groups […]
With Scout Network activities going to return soon, there's been a few new ideas for programme ideas. We've posted about programme ideas before in February 2021 but now the UK Scout Network team have stepped in with the UKSN Tasking activities posted on Facebook and Twitter. Plus there are the Ask the Advisor sessions taking […]
Scout Network has always been unique in the Scouts - a chance for you to get out of it what you want and to lead your own path. This year has seen even more diversity than before. Some of us have been working harder than ever before, others have found ourselves with too much time […]
As Scouts we love to get outdoors and try new things. But with winter and everything going on, we know its hard to think of ideas of what to do right now. To help you deliver great online Scouting, we’ve pulled together our list of places to find great ideas. Press Play activities These two […]
scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments We all do risk assessments or safety checks everyday, for example, when we cross the road. We choose an appropriate place to cross, look both ways and make a decision about whether it’s safe to cross. We know that children and young people learn by doing. Activities encourage the development of young people and […]
Kudu 2020 This years Kudu competition has been set back by storm Desmond and Covid 19 but that won’t stop us! Teams of up to 6 people from the Explorer Scout section or Network Scout section can compete by completing challenges as a team. From photo tasks to creative carving, physical challenges to crazy contraptions […]
click here for the Hampshire Scouts Pennant template Hampshire Scouts have embarked on a new project involving every Section, Group and Unit in Hampshire, bringing us all together as we start to return to normal Scouting. The idea is for each Section, Group and Unit to create a pennant so we can join them together and display them at Activity Centre locations and future events. We would like your Section, Group or Unit to design […]
Any of us who take part in Network frequently know one of the biggest barriers to getting a big Hampshire Network reunion is distance. We're spread few and far between across the county and however cool Playzone is, it's quite a trek from the other corners of the county. Enter Zoom and the current virtual […]
We all know a good Network needs a balanced programme, with a nice mix of projects and events and the Quality Programme Checker (on the Scout site here) helps us do just this. To use it, simply glance through each of the statements and work out whether your network falls under the red, amber or […]
Scout Network is all about our 18 to 25 year old members becoming the best person they can be. Whether they are full time network members, part of a leadership team or helping out once a year while they’re at university, we want them to aim high. The Top Awards can help them do just […]
