North Down Scouts

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North Down Scouts Welcome to North Down District - a vibrant and growing District on the shores of Belfast Lough providing Scouting across Bangor and Holywood!

North Down Scouts currently operates across Bangor and Holywood. We have 12 different groups operating throughout the week. We welcome young people and adults from age 4... there is no upper age limit!! Age 4-6 Squirrels
Age 6-8 Beavers
Age 8-10.5 Cubs
Age 10.5-14 Scouts
Age 14-18 Explorers
Age 18+ Network, Leader, Helper, Supporter. Come and join the team, meet new people, learn new skills and of course HAVE FUN doing it.

Explorer Scouts!Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section...
19/10/2026

Explorer Scouts!

Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts.

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.

Scouts!Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged 10 ½ to 14 who: -Master new skills and try new things-Make new...
16/10/2026

Scouts!

Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged 10 ½ to 14 who:

-Master new skills and try new things
-Make new friends
-Have fun and go on adventures, at home and abroad
-Explore the world around them
-Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.

Scout Network!Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026Time: 09.30 (Sat) to 14:00 (Sun)Location: Crawfo...
14/10/2026

Scout Network!

Date: Saturday 14 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026

Time: 09.30 (Sat) to 14:00 (Sun)

Location: Crawfordsburn Activity Centre

Cost: £25 per person

Ready for a weekend away with other Network members?

Meet new people, try something different and help shape the future of Network in Northern Ireland.

Join Network members from across Northern Ireland for an overnight stay at Crawfordsburn Activity Centre. Take on activities around the site, explore Belfast with a Monopoly Run and enjoy a social evening at the Christmas Markets. You’ll also have time to share your ideas about the experiences and opportunities you’d like to see from Network.

Whether you’re new to Network or already know a few faces, come along, make new connections and enjoy Scouting for yourself.

What’s included:

- Activities at Crawfordsburn Activity Centre
- Belfast Monopoly Run
- A social evening at the Christmas Markets
- Return train travel to Belfast
- Indoor overnight accommodation
- Saturday lunch
- Sunday breakfast and lunch
- A chance to shape the future of Network

Please bring money to buy your Saturday evening meal at the Christmas Markets.

Follow the link to find out more -
https://www.scoutsni.org/calendar/network-camp/

Cub Scouts! Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:-Master new skills and try new things-Have fun and go on adventures-...
13/10/2026

Cub Scouts!

Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:

-Master new skills and try new things
-Have fun and go on adventures
-Make friends
-Are curious about the world around them
-Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond

Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

Remembrance Sunday!Date: Sunday 8th November 2026Time: Meet at 10:15 / Finish approx. 12 noonLocation: meet at the side ...
11/10/2026

Remembrance Sunday!

Date: Sunday 8th November 2026

Time: Meet at 10:15 / Finish approx. 12 noon

Location: meet at the side of the Hamilton Road Community Hub side the Royal British Legion

Wear: Full Scout Uniform - make sure you have on warm socks and have a suitable coat (this is Northern Ireland in November)

Attendance: All Adult Volunteers / Network / Explorer Scouts / Scouts - Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders

Cub Scouts!We hope all the Cub Scouts who are taking part in the ‘Cubs W5 Sleepover’ have a fantastic time! Not sure the...
10/10/2026

Cub Scouts!

We hope all the Cub Scouts who are taking part in the ‘Cubs W5 Sleepover’ have a fantastic time!

Not sure there will be much actual sleep!

Beaver Scouts!Beavers are young people, aged 6 to 8, who:-Master new skills and try new things-Have fun and go on advent...
10/10/2026

Beaver Scouts!

Beavers are young people, aged 6 to 8, who:

-Master new skills and try new things
-Have fun and go on adventures
-Make friends
-Are curious about the world around them
-Help others and make a difference, on their own doorsteps and beyond

Every week, they gather in groups called Beaver Colonies to hop, skip and jump their way through lots of different games and activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.

Squirrel Scouts! Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.The on...
07/10/2026

Squirrel Scouts!

Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.

The one-hour sessions will be a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step into being part of Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.

Sessions will be packed with outdoors activities, fun, games, badges, laughter, and so much more to help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the amazing leaders who plan and deliver such an inspiring programme.

Leaders Drop-In Session!Tuesday 6th October 2026 - 6.30pm and 9pmEast Region is running a monthly drop-in for leaders ac...
06/10/2026

Leaders Drop-In Session!

Tuesday 6th October 2026 - 6.30pm and 9pm

East Region is running a monthly drop-in for leaders across the Region at North Down Scout Centre - the next one will be on Tuesday 6th October 2026 .

RLVs, DLVs and trainers will be on hand to help with all things Scouting. Whether it’s welcome conversations, disclosure requests, adding leaders to the system, accessing training, system updates, wood badge validation or support with events - we’re here to help!

Pop in anytime between 6.30pm and 9pm. Tea and coffee will be available, and if all you need is a chat and a catch-up with other leaders, that’s absolutely fine too.

Opportunities!Options available for Young People and Adult Volunteers!
04/10/2026

Opportunities!

Options available for Young People and Adult Volunteers!

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6 Balloo Avenue
Bangor
BT197QT

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