Shackleton Explorer Scout Unit Crawley

19/05/2026

Volleyball

Last night’s Shackleton ESU meeting at Grattons Park was a fun, high-energy volleyball session with two courts running and four teams of 6–7 players taking part. There was plenty of volleyball throughout the evening, with continuous games, great teamwork, and lots of laughter as everyone got involved, rotated between matches, and supported each other. It was a relaxed but competitive night that showed strong ESU spirit and gave everyone the chance to play, improve, and enjoy the game together.

Last night’s Shackleton ESU meeting at Grattons Park was a fun, high-energy volleyball session with two courts running and four teams of 6–7 players taking part. There was plenty of volleyball throughout the evening, with continuous games, great teamwork, and lots of laughter as everyone got inv...

05/05/2026

DofE Silver Practice Weekend – New Forest

Well done to all Shackleton ESU teams who completed the Silver practice expedition in the New Forest. The weekend provided valuable experience and clear learning ahead of the Qualifying Expedition. Key lessons included the importance of strong teamwork and morale, especially in challenging moments, and the value of clear roles such as navigation, timekeeping, and campcraft – while remaining flexible if plans need to change....

Well done to all Shackleton ESU teams who completed the Silver practice expedition in the New Forest. The weekend provided valuable experience and clear learning ahead of the Qualifying Expedition. Key lessons included the importance of strong teamwork and morale, especially in challenging moments,....

27/04/2026

Shackleton ESU Celebrates Scout St George’s Day in Crawley

Yesterday, Shackleton Explorer Scout Unit was proud to take part in the Scout St George’s Day celebrations in Crawley town centre, joining Scout groups of all ages from across the Crawley District. Explorers, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and leaders came together to mark this special occasion in the Scouting calendar, celebrating our shared values of community, teamwork and service. The event was a fantastic opportunity to see the strength of Scouting across Crawley, with units parading together through town and showing their pride in being part of the Scout movement....

Yesterday, Shackleton Explorer Scout Unit was proud to take part in the Scout St George’s Day celebrations in Crawley town centre, joining Scout groups of all ages from across the Crawley District. Explorers, Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and leaders came together to mark this special occasion in the Scou...

25/04/2026

Shackleton ESU – Climb When Ready Training Summary

Leaders from Shackleton ESU attended an Artificial Scout Climbing and Abseiling course delivered by Climb When Ready (where Sean also instructs!). The training focused on developing the practical, safety, and leadership skills required to support and supervise climbing and abseiling activities within a scouting context. During the course, leaders developed skills in the correct use of personal protective equipment, rope handling, belaying, basic system setup, and safety checks....

Leaders from Shackleton ESU attended an Artificial Scout Climbing and Abseiling course delivered by Climb When Ready (where Sean also instructs!). The training focused on developing the practical, safety, and leadership skills required to support and supervise climbing and abseiling activities withi...

21/04/2026

Shackleton ESU: Building Pioneering Structures That Pack a Punch

Last night’s Shackleton ESU meeting was a brilliant showcase of creativity, teamwork and problem‑solving as members took on a challenging pioneering activity: designing and building a device capable of firing a bean bag. Working in small groups, Explorers were given limited materials and a clear goal, then left to plan, build, test and refine their ideas. The results were impressive, with a wide variety of designs on display — from tension-powered launchers to cleverly engineered lever systems....

Last night’s Shackleton ESU meeting was a brilliant showcase of creativity, teamwork and problem‑solving as members took on a challenging pioneering activity: designing and building a device capable of firing a bean bag. Working in small groups, Explorers were given limited materials and a clear...

19/04/2026

Last night saw Shackleton ESU enjoy one of our most relaxed and sociable camps of the year with a brilliant sleepover at 4th Worth. A refreshing contrast to our usual mountain and expedition-based camps, this one was all about fun, friendship and taking things at an easy pace.

Last night saw Shackleton ESU enjoy one of our most relaxed and sociable camps of the year with a brilliant sleepover at 4th Worth. A refreshing contrast to our usual mountain and expedition-based camps, this one was all about fun, friendship and taking things at an easy pace. The afternoon began wi...

16/03/2026

Our Explorers recently took part in an engaging Expedition Skills Evening at Shackleton ESU, designed to build the knowledge and confidence needed for successful expeditions. The session focused on the key practical skills that every explorer should develop before heading out into the hills.

Our Explorers recently took part in an engaging Expedition Skills Evening at Shackleton ESU, designed to build the knowledge and confidence needed for successful expeditions. The session focused on the key practical skills that every explorer should develop before heading out into the hills. Through...

11/03/2026

We’re excited to be hosting a Night at the Races – Kandersteg Fundraiser in support of Shackleton ESU’s Kandersteg 2026 expedition, and we’d love your help to make it a great success.

The event takes place on Saturday 30th May 2026 at 4th Worth Scout HQ, with doors opening at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start. It promises to be a fun, social evening with racing, cash prizes, a raffle, cake sale, and plenty of opportunities to get involved. Tables seat up to six people, and family and friends are very welcome.

Entry is just £5 per person, which includes a race token for each race, with more tokens available on the night. Tickets can be booked here:

https://shackleton.crawleydistrictscouts.co.uk/race/

(Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.)

We would really appreciate it if you could share this event with family, friends, and colleagues, or pass the details on to anyone who might enjoy a great night out while supporting a fantastic Scouting opportunity.

08/03/2026

Shackleton ESU took part in Monopoly Run Live 2026 yesterday, joining thousands of Scouts and Explorers across London for a full day of navigation, strategy, and teamwork. Five Shackleton teams: The Grizzly Androids, Earthquake, Bootle, Ammer, and Boston competed across different game boards, visiting real‑world Monopoly locations, completing challenges, and answering themed quiz questions to earn points.

All teams represented the unit exceptionally well, showing strong cooperation, problem‑solving, and commitment throughout the event. Leaders also briefly met Chief Scout Dwayne Fields, who was visiting teams across London, a fun bonus to an already busy day.

Shackleton ESU took part in Monopoly Run Live 2026 yesterday, joining thousands of Scouts and Explorers across London for a full day of navigation, strategy, and teamwork. Five Shackleton teams: The Grizzly Androids, Earthquake, Bootle, Ammer, and Boston competed across different game boards, visiti...

03/03/2026

At last night’s meeting, members took part in a timed cooking challenge designed to develop expedition skills.

The session began with a 15-minute quick fire quiz. Explorers were then split into groups of five or six and assigned roles.

Three members from each group went to Tesco to purchase ingredients. They were required to shop sensibly, return with a receipt, prioritise quick-cook options, and consider reduced items as the meal was being prepared the same evening.

At last night’s meeting, members took part in a timed cooking challenge designed to develop expedition skills. The session began with a 15-minute quick fire quiz. Explorers were then split into groups of five or six and assigned roles. Three members from each group went to Tesco to purchase ingred...