Upcoming events

The calendar shows events taking place for Explorers in Kent. If you have an event which should be listed - contact us.

• REQUEST 2021 - Applications

  28th February 2019

  In 1921 two hand-picked Scouts went on an expedition of a lifetime to Antarctica accompanied by Sir Ernest Shackleton the famous explorer. In 2021 Kent Scouts plan to commemorate 100 years of this epic journey by sending a team of scouts to help crew a classic ship on a journey similar to the original whilst undertaking a research project. The original expedition was called Quest and we would like you to join us by supporting Request, which will be an incredibly rewarding experience. Along the way it will promote personal development whilst working towards top scouting awards and changing their lives forever. Our expedition patron is Felicity Aston MBE, the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica. She is fully behind our endeavours and has sent us these motivating words: “Here's to chasing winter all the way to the southern continent! With best wishes for your journey.” We are looking to raise an initial £5000 for each participant and there are various levels of...

• IScout Trip Around the World

  9th March 2019

  18:00 - 22:00

  It is an international game which involves 10000+ Explorer Scouts from all over the world trying to complete as many challenges they can within a 4 hour window at the same time no matter their time zone. Every year the UK is getting more and more involved and as always we want the districts...

• Young Leader Training March 19

  9th - 10th March 2019

  10:00 - 15:00

  The County run Young Leader Training weekend provides a chance for Young Leaders to take part in modules with other Explorers from across the County. You can complete the modules in any order (although if you haven't completed Module A you should make that a priority). You can stay for as much...

• Espionage Camp

  22nd - 24th March 2019

  19:00 - 13:00

  What Explorers from the UK are invited along to Kent Explorers Espionage Camp!Explorer Espionage Camp was invented last year and saw over 80 Explorers come and put their skills to the test in a whole array of challenges ... and this year its getting bigger and better! Join us for an action packed...

• London Monopoly Run

  13th April 2019

  This is run by Scout ParkPLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR DETAILS...

• Kent Explorer Camp 7-9 June 19

  7th - 9th June 2019

  19:00 - 14:00

  The days will be made up partly of activities and partly with improvement works to Lower Grange Farm with the evenings being an opportunity to chill out and socialise with new friends. Are you an Explorer Scout?Are you up for trying out new activities?Are you willing to get your hands dirty?Details...

• Gilwell 24

  12th - 14th July 2019

  19:00 - 12:30

  Gilwell 24 - Challenge yourself to 24 hours of fun and adventure at Scout Adventures Gilwell Park. If you’re an Explorer Scout or Senior Section Guide aged 14 to 17 and looking for a high-octane experience, Gilwell 24 has your name all over it!WHOIs your unit not going to Gilwell 24?Do you...

• Theme Park Camp

  13th - 15th September 2019

  Can you and your Unit afford to miss out on the Explorer Scout and Scout Network event of the year? Take a look around the site to find out more about Theme Park Camp in September when over 400 of us will descend on a campsite in Surrey, and go to Thorpe Park to have the time of our lives.We will...

• Skills 4 Young Leaders

  29th September 2019

  With Skills 4 Leaders happening in 2019 at Lower Grange Farm, we are inviting Kent's Young Leaders down for the day to get involved with the County Sectional Teams activities offering a great deal of programme inspiritation and the chance to try out Kent Scouts best activities for...

• Young Leaders October

  12th - 13th October 2019

  The County run Young Leader Training weekend will be run in the Canterbury Area and provides a chance for Young Leaders to take part in modules with other Explorers from across the County. You can complete the modules in any order (although if you haven't completed Module A you should make that...