Scouts NI

30/09/2026

Could you spend a night without a tent? 🌙

At the Big Crawfordsburn Sleep Out, Scouts and Explorers will swap tents for emergency shelters and spend time learning more about homelessness with Simon Community Northern Ireland.

A different kind of Nights Away experience. One that might just change how you see the world.

13-14 November at Crawfordsburn Activity Centre.

Book your group's place now: https://shorturl.at/YhiGP

21/09/2026

The annual International Day of Peace is here, encouraging 24 hours of non-violence and ceasefire around the world. Want to take part? Explore how we interact with different communities, choosing kindness and understanding important dates, special clothes and unique culture on your doorstep.
https://bit.ly/4rakHua

14/09/2026

Tomahawk Competition 🪓

Put your accuracy, concentration and teamwork to the test. Every throw counts as teams from across NI compete to climb the leaderboard and become this year’s Tomahawk Champions.

📅 3-4 October
💷 £10 per team

Groups can enter up to three teams across Scouts and Explorers.

Enter a team here: https://tinyurl.com/3paban49

07/09/2026

Could you be our next District Lead Volunteer? 📣

We're looking for two volunteers to lead and support Scouting in their communities as District Lead Volunteers for North Down and South Down.

This is an opportunity to support volunteers, champion young people and help more children and young people find their place to belong.

You don't need to have held a senior Scouts role before. If you're passionate about people and creating opportunities for young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply: https://tinyurl.com/3t2tt398

Applications close Friday 11 September at 12 noon.

24/08/2026

14/08/2026

11/08/2026

Want to help young people learn, grow, have fun and try new things? Volunteering with Scouts NI is a brilliant way to share your skills, meet new people and be part of something that really matters.
Adult Volunteers are needed for groups throughout NI...
👉Squirrels (children aged 4-6): https://ow.ly/o1js50Zy26X
👉Beavers (children aged 6-8): https://ow.ly/RGrP50Zy26V
👉Cubs (children aged 8-10): https://ow.ly/GeTz50Zy26Y
👉Scouts (children aged 10-14): https://ow.ly/6pHo50Zy26Z
👉Explorers (teens aged 14-18): https://ow.ly/GAm650Zy26W

07/08/2026

Plan your next adventure 🏕️

From sleepovers and camps to leadership training and international opportunities, there's plenty happening across Scouts NI this term.

Find out what's coming up and start planning your programme.

View our Events Calendar: https://shorturl.at/IoyA9