The main upcoming County events, 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: 2021–22
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 2022
Plans are already being made for the 2022 County Dragon Boat Regatta. Watch this space.
Alps22: 16–26 August 2022
Plans are now well underway for a Jamboree in the mountains in the Alps. This activity will allow Explorer Scout Units and Network members to take part in a range of mountain and water-based activities as well as cultural activities! More . . .
Uganda 2023 (Project Africa)
The fourth visit by Berkshire Scouts to Uganda has been provisionally scheduled for the summer of 2023. Leader recruitment for key roles is underway and young people will be able to apply during May/June 2022 (subject to a review in Spring 2022). More . . .
25th World Scout Jamboree 2023 (Korea)
Berkshire Scouts will be sending two units to the WSJ in Korea. Leader recruitment is complete and recruitment of young people is now taking place. 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 Uganda . . . young people supporting young people! More . . .
Cubs 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 . . .
Great Berkshire Incident Hike
This is a challenge to the Scout section across Berkshire. Either as a District or as a local Troop, to organise an incident hike. More . . .
Links to recent activities/events
See links below for brief pictorial reports from recent activities/events involving Berkshire Scouts:
Uganda 2019 (Project Africa)
24th World Scout Jamboree
Explode 2019 (Explorer Scouts)