Scout Network

The Scout Network is to re-launch in Croydon on 14th January 2010. Watch this space and / or see the District Newsletter for further information. If you are between 18 and 25 and want to register with the Scout Network please contact Cari-ann or Andy Bailey on croydon.network@blueyonder.co.uk

Core Skills Day

On Saturday 20th March 2010, the District are organising a core skills day. Letters will be circulated via your Sectional ADC's and District teams. This is going to be popular so please book early.

AWARDS NIGHT GETS ROYAL APPROVAL

Congratulations to the winning Groups and Units at the Croydon District Awards Night held at the Aerodrome Hotel on Wednesday 28th October 2009. Click here for the offical press release.

World Scout Jamboree 2011 - Sweden

The 22nd World Scout Jamboree is being held in Sweden from 27th July to 7th August 2011. The theme of the jamboree is 'Simply Scouting' The District have reserved 10 places for young people from Croydon. The cost will be £1800 plus additional costs. Two Jamboree workshops have now been held and application forms given to those interested parties. The closing date for District applications is 30th November 2009. All applications will be acknowledged to confirm receipt and a selection day / weekend is being organised for 30th / 31st January 2010.

To confirm the age restriction that applies (Minimum 14 yrs and no more that 18 yrs at the start of the Jamboree). Congratulations to Jenny Handley (DESC) who has been appointed as one of the contingent Leaders.

Please check the weblink below for more details.
www.worldscoutjamboree.se

Croydon welcomes the new Chief Scout

Over 20 Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders saw Bear Grylls officially take over as the UK's new Chief Scout from Peter Duncan on Saturday at Gilwell 24 - Croydon Scouting welcomes the new Chief Scout.

Annual Census

We are pleased to confirm that following final receipt of Group returns the District numbers are up ! Membership this year has increased to 2815 showing an increase of 87 members (3.3%) We can also confirm that County is up by (3.2%) and London Region is up by (2.73%) Well done to all Groups / Units who increased membership.

A breakdown of the District / Group figures will be available for distribution at the GSL meeting on 14th April 2009.

GLSW Buddy Badge

Do you run the Buddy Badge in your Group? I understand that badges are back in stock at Hewitts and they are free of charge to Groups. Please push the Buddy Badge initiative with your Group / Section, click here for more information.

Welcome to Croydon Scouting

Croydon Scouting is the largest Scout District in the County of GLSW. We provide quality Scouting to over 2000 young people in the areas of Purley, Selsdon, Croydon, Coulsdon, Crystal Palace, Upper Norwood, Norbury and Thornton Heath. We offer the full 5 Scouting Sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Scout Network. The District is also supported by the District Scout Fellowship. Click the buttons to read more about each of these Sections. 

This site is under development, however we will endeavour to keep it clear and precise and make it easy to navigate through the various pages. Any new pages or important information will be noted in the latest news column.

Join the Adventure

If you or a young person, would like to become part of Scouting in our District and would like further information then please complete our contact us form. The form is for use by both adults and young people. To access this form, please click here.

The Scout Fellowship

What is the Fellowship and who can join?

Any adult aged 18 + can become a member of the the Scout Fellowship. Members could be existing and former Leaders and Administrators. Parents of Members and former Members, members of the Scout Network, friends who have come along and enjoyed themselves, in fact just about anyone!

Many people join the Fellowship because they want to stay in contact with, and provide support to Scouting but are perhaps not able to fulfil a regular or weekly commitment in Scouting.

http://www.croydonscouting.org.uk/fellowship.php

Adults in Scouting

One myth about Scouting is that Groups are closing down, due to a lack of young people wanting to become Members. Scouting in the UK is a growing Movement and we currently have 30,000 young people on our waiting lists simply because we do not have enough adults to help out. With you help, we can provide more quality Scouting to those who want it.

For more information on joining Scouting, please click here and contact us for more information.

Lets put the 'OUT' back in ScOUTing !