Scouts Autumn Expedition 2026
Scouts Autumn Expedition
Scouts · Ages 10½ to 14
The Scout Troop: Adventure Without Limits
Scouts is for young people aged 10½ to 14: a time for growing independence, close friendships and finding out where their limits really are.
Skills for Life
Advanced navigation, pioneering, survival skills and open-fire cooking.
High Adventure
Adventurous camps, water sports, hiking and international opportunities.
Take the Lead
Planning in Patrols and developing as leaders.
Make an Impact
Getting involved in the community and acting on local issues.
When & where
Join the Troop
- Fridays 7:30pm – 9:00pm
Weekly during term time at Scout Headquarters, The Ridgeway, Tonbridge.
Badges & achievements
Every badge is a new skill
From lighting a first campfire to helping out in the community, badges celebrate what young people learn along the way.
The top award
Chief Scout's Gold Award
The highest honour in the Scout section. To earn it, they complete:
- All 9 Challenge Awards
- Any 6 Activity Badges
- Adventure
- Creative
- Expedition
- Outdoor
- Skills
- Teamwork
- Team Leader
- World
- Personal
At meetings
Badges we work on together, such as:
- Camper
- Hill Walker
- Lifesaver
At home
Badges they can earn in their own time, such as:
- Electronics
- Media Relations
- Street Sports
Uniform
What to wear
- Teal green shirt or blouse
- 2nd Tonbridge Group necker
Tip: Official trousers and caps are available but aren't usually needed for weekly meetings.
Where to buy
The Scout & Guide Shop at Weir View HQ, behind River Lawn, Tonbridge. It's cheaper than buying online and the profits stay in local Scouting.
Saturdays, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Gallery
Scouts in action
Ready to join Scouts?
Register your interest and our Group Secretary will be in touch.