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 2022
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
This year our big annual fun event on the water will be at Wokingham Waterside Centre on Sunday 3 July. More (including how to apply) . . .
Alps22
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 . . .
25th World Scout Jamboree (South Korea) 2023
The two Berkshire Scout Units (Units 68 & 69) have now been formed and have started their journey to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea. More . . .
Uganda 2023 (Project Africa)
The provisional announcement for a return to Uganda in 2023 was made before the outbreak of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. Whilst the situation with the new variant seems to be improving in the UK, largely due to the vaccination programme, the situation in Uganda remains uncertain at this point in time. The decision has therefore been taken to postpone the main Uganda visit until 2024. Further announcements will be made on the Project Africa / Uganda page. 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)