The main upcoming events available to Berkshire Scouts, as well as long-term programmes/initiatives, are outlined and listed in this page. Clicking on ‘More . . .’ at the end of an entry will take you to another page for further information and contact details.
Adventurous activity training 2025
Training opportunities for hillwalking; mountains; wild camping; climbing; abseiling; kayaking; rafting; pulling; sculling; archery; shooting; first aid for adventurous activities; permit development; etc; are provided by the County Activities Team. More . . .
County Dragon Boat Regatta 2026
The County Dragon Boat Regatta remains a popular County activity. Watch this space for details of the 2026 event. The event enables Cubs & Scouts to obtain an activity badge without doing anything else and will count towards the Berkshire Waterways Challenge Award.
County PLs/APLs weekend 2026
The County PLs/APLs weekend will take place at Scout Adventures Youlbury (near Oxford) during 5–7 June 2026. The weekend is for SPLs/PLs/APLs and aspiring PLs/APLs. This will be an opportunity to develop leadership skills, complete parts of the Gold Chief Scouts Award and activity badges, as well as taking part in fun activities. More . . .
Malawi 2026
Following the County’s very successful visit to Malawi in 2024, a smaller return visit will take place in the early summer of 2026 for 18 years plus members. This expedition is purposefully different in scale and scope to the full visit in 2024. The next full Project Africa expedition is likely to be in the summer of 2028. More . . .
WINGS 2026
Planning is now well underway for WINGS 2026. This is a great opportunity to join an international camp in the spectacular Windsor Great Park. There’s also a wide range of opportunities to help deliver this special event? More . . .
26th WSJ (Poland) 2027
Applications are now open for joining the Berkshire Scouts Jamboree Unit. More . . .
Long-term programmes/initiatives
Join-in programme
The Berkshire Scouts Join-in programme is provided to support sections in engaging in the international aspects of Scouting at weekly section Meetings. More . . .
Project Africa Challenge Badge
An international community development programme to help our young people understand the lives of their peers in an African country and to provide support to projects in Malawi and Uganda . . . young people supporting young people! More . . .
Waterways Challenge
Inspired by our various waterways across Berkshire, some gifting their names to our Districts, all our Cubs, Packs and Districts are invited to participate in the Berkshire Cubs Waterways Challenge. More . . .
Links to recent activities/events
See links below for brief pictorial reports from recent activities/events involving Berkshire Scouts:
Alps25 (Jamboree in the Mountains)
2025 Wild Adventure Days
Malawi 2024 (Project Africa)