Kent Scouts

Hello. My name is Sverre. I'm a newly appointed Assistant County Commissioner. With Dean and Simon, I have a leading role in building and shaping the future of Scouting in Kent.
Kent Scouts are BIG - 22 Districts, 239 Scout Groups, 985 Sections and Units, with nearly 17,000 Young People and 6,500 Adults - we want to get even BIGGER and BETTER!
I'm also Group Scout Leader of the 21st Medway Scout Group in Rochester. Opened in 2003, circumstances mean all our Sections meet on t...he same night. Thanks to a premises with two halls plus amazing cooperation amongst Adults and Young Leaders, we still fit in up to 118 Young People each week.
I look forward to working with fellow ACCs and County Teams, plus District & Youth Commissioners, District Teams, Group, Unit and Section Leaders, Committees, and most importantly our Young People, to see how we can support each other in achieving our shared goals.
#KentScouts #SkillsForLife #Growth #Inclusivity #YouthShaped #CommunityImpact
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Awesome job guys 😄👍

It’s quite a summer…Kent Scouts has a team currently in Ghana, Explorer Belt Expeditions underway, a contingent just returned from Roverway in The Netherlands (pictured) and next weekend 150 Explorers leave for LEAP in Italy!
On top of all of that there are hundreds of camps and other adventures underway! What have you been up to? Share your photos and summer adventures below!!

New NICAS climbing courses (Levels 1 - 4) at Lower Grange Farm - Kent Scouts Barn start in September.
Our term based, Nationally recognised courses run from beginners at level 1 and offer skill progression through the stages to level 4.
It's a fantastic way to learn a new and developing sport, build confidence and gain a qualification.
... Book online at https://lowergrangefarm.cinolla.com/…/c ourses/category/nicas
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Who is wearing their scarf today? We spotted these dodgy looking characters in Maidstone at County Hall 😄 #scarfday #scoutscarfday #scoutandproud

On this day last year, everyone at KIJ renewed their Promise at the Sunrise Ceremony. Who can't wait for the next KIJ?

Kent Scouts trip to Ghana left early this morning. Whilst away they will be volunteering in the local community, teaching in a classroom and exploring the Volta Region of West Africa.
We can't wait to hear about their experiences!

Video now available for anyone who missed Alan Noake's Shackleton Scouts presentation...

A Cub leader from Gravesend is holding a Summer Arts and Crafts club over the School holiday. By attending the club both Cubs and Scouts can complete sections of various activity and challenge badges!
Find out more from her Facebook page!

The Scout Association has a couple of new paid Growth and Developments posts in the South East. Find out more at the links below:
https://scouts.org.uk/…/j…/growth-dev elopment-officer-south/
https://scouts.org.uk/…/growth-developm ent-officer-south-(…/

5 teams of Kent Explorer Scouts have completed their Silver DofE assessed expeditions in the Ashdown Forest. Including one team who explorer 100acre wood looking for Winnie the Pooh and friends.Thanks to the leaders who have up their time to ensure it happened.

The 25 strong team from Kent Scouts are setting off on the Ghana18 global project from Saturday 28th July to Saturday August 11th August 2018.
They will be volunteering at Rhema Abutia School and Shalom School in the Woe Region. Some will be moulding bricks which will be used to construct a perimeter wall as well as a new classroom. Others will be assisting the teachers with the delivery of lessons and sports coaching.
During the project the team have also arranged to del...iver some Scouts Against Malaria training sessions to the local Ghanaian Scouts and to provide malaria nets for distribution to the local community.
In between the project work they will also have the opportunity to visit the Volta to feed monkeys in a protected monkey sanctuary, see the Wli Falls and hike up Mount Afadjato.
They will also get to visit the Cape Coast with a tour of Cape Coast Castle, an overnight stay at a picturesque beach resort, a canopy adventure trail though Kakum National Park and lunch at a restaurant built over a crocodile lake!
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Some members from #KentScouts attending Roverway 2018 have had a busy morning competing in the #BeautifulCityScavengerHunt around Amsterdam as part of their pre event. Take a look at some of their photos of the challenges from Yesterday !!!
Today the team are traveling the Hague for the opening ceremony of #Roverway2018. 🇬🇧🇳🇱 #RoverwayUK #UKRW18Pre48HrAmsterdamNL ‬#roverway

Worth a read to help protect everyone on their summer adventures

Course booking now open:
What: M38: Skills for Residential Experiences (Practical Skills Weekend)
Where: Shepard Park, Faversham
... When: 28th-30th September. Arrive 6.30pm on Friday evening, finish 4.00pm on Sunday
Info: This is a camp based course where the practical skills of a residential experience will be covered, from tent pitching, lighting fires, cooking, axe & saw, gadget making & knotting to camp fires & latrines and much much more.
All you need is your tent and personal camping equipment.
https://www.kentscouts.org.uk/366
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Just a few days left to nominate for the 2018 County Awards!
Do you know someone or a project locally that deserves recognition?
You have until the 20th July to make your nominations in 9 categories:... • Community Project • Youth Shaped Award • Growth and Development Award • Fundraiser • Young Person of the Year • Young Leader of the Year • Adult Leader or Supporter of the Year • Trustee of the Year • Media Award You can make multiple nominations with shortlisted finalists invited to the awards evening. Find out more about the different categories and make your nominations at the link below: https://www.cognitoforms.com/…/KentScou tAwardNominations2018
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