8th West Wickham Explorer Unit

10/06/2026

Some of the fun the explorers had last night :)

10/06/2026

Last night the Explorers had a fun time playing silly games at Sparrows Den, lots of laughs were had :)

07/06/2026

https://osmaps.com/discover/guides/a-beginners-guide-to-using-a-compass/?fbclid=IwdGRjcASR6RZjbGNrBJHpBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHlO4s1pZqx0UBv28nGQN6ac60ZXv4iM_tU4CCYm81qw9SM5NHfQQUR0WOSFb_aem_mDIi-zlpe8dC1Vxlnogy5Q

Do you know how to use a compass?

Do you know the parts of a compass and how to use it?

https://osmaps.com/discover/guides/a-beginners-guide-to-using-a-compass/

05/06/2026

03/06/2026

Last night we did a skill share night, the leaders each shared a skill with Explorers, one of the leaders taught the Explorers some Sign Language, the three explorers getting invested signed their promise!

This is the first in a series of skills share nights, looking forward to seeing what skills the Explorers share.

30/05/2026

Well done to the Scouts today, they did a paddle clean up whilst paddling a stretch of Medway in Canoes!

Many plastic bottles, cans, paper waste and BBQs were collected from the banks and the river.

Paddle UK 8th West Wickham Scout Group

30/05/2026

Something for the Network Age group, maybe you have some leaders in the group that are young enough and should join Network. Network do badges too 😀

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16oMWybGye/

Network members. Gearing up for summer? 👀 ☀️

Whether you’re off to camp, heading on an expedition, or keeping it local, now’s the perfect time to take on the Network 26 in 26 Challenge Award.

Make the most of the season, try something new, and see how many of the 26 challenges you can complete in 2026. However you spend your summer, let the adventure begin! ✨

Find out more https://bit.ly/4e8oCCQ

28/05/2026

Another proud photo from the Palace 🤩

Gold DofE Celebration for a member of the 8th 🙌

Well done to Ethan. 🥳👏

28/05/2026

Another DofE Gold Celebration at Buckingham Palace! Well done Daniel 🥳👏

Gold DofE doesn't come easily, not only does it have the 3 elements of Volunteering, Physical and Skill to complete along side Expedition training and assessed, you have to do a Residential too.

https://www.dofe.org/do/timescales/

Thanks for sharing some snaps!