The Scout Troop: Adventure Without Limits 🗺️
Scouts is where young people aged 10½ to 14 really start to find their feet. It is a time for exploration, building deep friendships, and pushing personal boundaries.
As a 2nd Tonbridge Scout, you will:
🧭 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
Working in Patrols to plan adventures and develop leadership skills.
🌍 Make an Impact
Engaging with the local community and taking action on issues that matter.
Join the Troop ⛺
Our Scout Troop meets weekly during term time to plan and take part in activities that challenge and inspire:
- 🕒 When: Fridays, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
- 📍 Where: Scout Headquarters, The Ridgeway, Tonbridge
Ready for the next challenge? Join the adventure today.
Badges & Achievements 🎖️
In the Scout Troop, badges represent genuine mastery of new skills and the determination to complete difficult challenges.
The Road to Gold… 🥇
The ultimate goal is the Chief Scout’s Gold Award—the highest honor in the section and a prestigious achievement respected everywhere. To earn it, Scouts complete:
- 🌟 The Nine Challenge Awards: Adventure, Creative, Expedition, Outdoor, Skills, Teamwork, Team Leader, World, and Personal.
- 🎨 Any 6 Activity Badges: Specialist awards that show a deep dive into specific skills or hobbies.
Pursue Your Passions 🚀
The Scout badge program is incredibly diverse, designed to match the growing interests of young people as they head toward adulthood.
🧭 In the Troop
We focus on “classics" that build independence and resilience, such as Camper, Hill Walker, and Lifesaver.
💻 At Home
Whether it’s Electronics, Media Relations, or Street Sports, we love to see Scouts taking the initiative to earn badges in their own time.
Ready to start? Explore the full list of Activity Badges here
Uniform: Ready for Adventure 👕
The Scout uniform is recognized globally. It represents a commitment to the Scout values and a readiness for whatever the next adventure brings.
The Essentials:
- Teal green shirt or blouse
- 2nd Tonbridge Group Necker
Good to Know:
While official trousers and caps are available, they are not usually required for our weekly meetings.
🛒 Where to Buy
We recommend the local Scout and Guide Shop at Weir View HQ (behind River Lawn). Profits stay in local Scouting!
⏰ Open: Saturday mornings, 9:30 am – 12:00 pm.
