Doncaster Danum Scouts

06/09/2026

📍 SCOUTING PLACES AVAILABLE AT YORK ROAD

Looking for a new adventure for your young person this September?

9th Doncaster Scout Group expects to have places available across all four sections:

🐿️ Squirrels: ages 4 to 6 (launching soon)
🦫 Beavers: ages 6 to 8
🐺 Cubs: ages 8 to 10½
⚜️ Scouts: ages 10½ to 14

Scouting gives young people the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy adventures together.

👉 Register your interest: https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/waiting-list/9th-doncaster-york-road-waiting-list/b4ef7707-f843-4add-b04d-a7a5301cddd7/apply

Please share this with families around York Road and the surrounding area.

Availability may change as places are filled.

04/09/2026

There's still time to enter your Unit into this year's District Explorer Inter Unit Night Hike.

From route planning and night navigation to practical incident challenges, this event is designed specifically to stretch Explorer Scouts and develop confidence in their own decision making.

If your Unit enjoys adventure, challenge and teamwork, this is an event not to miss.

👉 Explorer Team Leaders can book now.

Parents whose Explorer Scout would like to take part should speak to their Explorer Team Leader.

https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/district-inter-unit-night-hike-explorers

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

📍 SCOUTING PLACES AVAILABLE IN WOODLANDS

Looking for a new adventure for your young person this September?

5th Doncaster Scout Group expects to have places available across three sections:

🦫 Beavers: ages 6 to 8
🐺 Cubs: ages 8 to 10½
⚜️ Scouts: ages 10½ to 14

Scouting gives young people the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and enjoy adventures together.

👉 Join the waiting list: [email protected]

Please share this with families in Woodlands and the surrounding area.

Availability may change as places are filled.

02/09/2026

🎉 Did you complete your Personal Challenge?

If you've finished your four week challenge, it's time to submit it!

📤 Upload your booklet through Badges at Home in OSM
📘 Or bring it along to your first meeting back if your Group doesn't use OSM
🏅 Your leaders will review it and award your badge if you've completed the requirements

Find out more here 👇
🔗 https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/keep-working-towards-your-chief-scouts-challenge-award-this-summer

The summer holidays are here, but that doesn’t mean your Scouting adventure has to stop! One of the key requirements for the Chief Scout’s Challenge Award in Beavers, Cubs and […]

01/09/2026

Scout meetings are back, and now's the perfect time to make sure your autumn programme is one to remember.

Backwoods Skills Weekend gives Scouts aged 12+ the opportunity to develop bushcraft, survival and practical outdoor skills while taking on one of the District's most unique experiences.

With bookings closing soon, now's the time to secure your Troop's places.

👉 Scout Team Leaders can book now.

Parents whose Scout would like to attend should speak to their Scout Team Leader.

https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/backwoods-skills-weekend

29/08/2026

📍 EXPLORER SCOUT PLACES AVAILABLE IN DONCASTER

Looking for your next adventure this September?

Al Buraq Explorer Scout Unit has places available for young people aged 14 to 18.

⚜️ Explorers: ages 14 to 18

Based in Doncaster, Al Buraq serves the city’s ethnic minority communities while being open and welcoming to young people from all backgrounds.

Explorer Scouts make new friends, develop new skills, enjoy adventures and take on exciting challenges together.

👉 Register your interest: [email protected]

Please share this with young people and families across Doncaster.

Availability may change as places are filled.

28/08/2026

🏅 Final week... finish strong!

You're almost there!

Complete the final week of your Personal Challenge Award and get your booklet ready to submit.

✅ Finish your challenge
📤 Upload it through Badges at Home in OSM
📘 Or bring it to your first meeting back if your Group doesn't use OSM

Find everything you need here 👇
🔗 https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/keep-working-towards-your-chief-scouts-challenge-award-this-summer

The summer holidays are here, but that doesn’t mean your Scouting adventure has to stop! One of the key requirements for the Chief Scout’s Challenge Award in Beavers, Cubs and […]

27/08/2026

Maps.

Compasses.

Incident bases.

Navigation.

The District Inter Troop Night Hike combines all of these into one unforgettable overnight competition.

From plotting their own route to completing practical Scouting challenges along the way, teams will put everything they've learnt into practice.

Places are still available.

👉 Scout Team Leaders can book now.

Parents whose Scout would like to take part should speak to their Scout Team Leader.

https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/district-inter-troop-night-hike-scouts

25/08/2026

This isn't your average Scout camp.

Scouts build shelters.

They light fires.

They prepare and cook their own meals.

They work as a patrol.

They learn to rely on their skills instead of their equipment.

Backwoods Skills Weekend strips Scouting back to its roots and gives young people an experience they'll remember for years to come.

Places are still available.

👉 Scout Team Leaders can book now.

Parents whose Scout would like to attend should speak to their Scout Team Leader.

https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/backwoods-skills-weekend