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 2026
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 . . .
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 . . .
WINGS Shield Challenge 2026
In the run up to WINGS 2026, Scouts and Guides from all sections are invited to take on the WINGS Shield Challenge and achieve their badge (badges are free within Berkshire but will be 75p each beyond Berkshire). More . . .
Wild Adventure Days 2027
Hold this date! This hugely successful activity for Squirrels, Beavers, and Cubs, will take place again during 16–18 April 2027. Further details will be issued in the Autumn. A reminder of the previous event can be found here. More . . .
County Dragon Boat Regatta 2027
Watch this space for details of the 2027 Dragon Boat Regatta. Apart from being a great fun event, it enables Cubs & Scouts to obtain an activity badge without doing anything else and will count towards the Berkshire Waterways Challenge Award.
26th WSJ (Poland) 2027
Berkshire Scouts will be sending a Unit of 36 Scouts and 4 leaders to the 26th WSJ in Poland. The selection process for the 36 Scouts recently took place at Earleywood Scout Campsite. 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:
Malawi 2026
ELEVATE26
Alps25 (Jamboree in the Mountains)
2025 Wild Adventure Days
Malawi 2024 (Project Africa)