Latest Adventures and News from #teamWateringbury!
Beaver and Cubs trip to Howletts
27th September 2025
Our Beavers and Cubs joined Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs from across the county on the weekend of the 27th - 28th for the Howletts Takeover weekend. The Kent Cubs Team set all the sections a challenge of capturing the best animal funny bums photo which caused much laughter, angst, missed...
Family Camp
19th September 2025
In the middle of September families from all the sections in Wateringbury Scout Group came together at Hamlet Wood for the bi-annual family camp. An adventurous weekend was had by all as young people and parents got to try out lots of activities and experience "scout camp". Some of the...
Beavers Camp
14th August 2025
In July, Wateringbury Beavers had their first proper camp. We stayed at Blacklands HQ in East Malling which has a huge field, campfire circle and nature area. The Beavers worked together brilliantly to put their lightweight tents up, often choosing to be an ‘expert’ in one aspect of...
KIJ & Gilwell
9th August 2025
We don't let our young members have all the fun! Some of our leaders took their talents to the Kent International Jamboree, a 7 day festival of Scouting and Guiding, featuring members of both organisations from all over the world. This event lets the young members participate in some incredible...
Claire's Investiture
31st July 2025
After several years of lending her expertise (and wonderful cooking skills) to our group, we are delighted to welcome Claire Worrall as our new Beaver Team Leader! Claire has now been formally invested into our group and is running a brilliant first term for our Beavers, including Wateringbury's...
Cubs Summer Camp
26th July 2025
Our Cubs took to the seaside for their Summer Camp at Dymchurch, where they enjoyed everything a trip to the coast has to offer. They made their own kites to fly on the beach, worked as teams in Tug of War, competed to build the best sandcastles and of course enjoyed some local fish and chips. ...
Beavers complete their International Activity Badge
19th May 2025
Our Beavers had a blast completing their International Activity Badge, where they learnt about the culture of another country, it's flag, it's language and best of all, it's food. The favourite amongst our members were the Greek pastries and Kenyan Potato Fritters, whilst the Leaders enjoyed the...
Community Market Fundraising
17th November 2024
After much preparation, many lengths of paracord and hundreds of Cobra Knots, Wateringbury Scouts ran a stall in the local Community Christmas Market. Our members worked in shifts to sell paracord woggles, bracelets, napkin holders and dog leads, raising over £180 to help cover the cost of...
We Need You!
1st November 2024
Wateringbury Scout group urgently needs You! Do you have a few spare hours each week? Want to do some crazy activities and make a difference to young people’s lives in this village? Wateringbury has a strong tradition of providing valuable life skills for both boys and girls from 6-18...
Kent Scouts Award Presentation
28th September 2024
One of our Scouts was nominated for the "Young Person of the Year" award at this year's Kent Scouts AGM and Awards Presentation for their work in helping make scouting accessible to those around them and being a role-model scout. We are delighted to announce that he won! This was well-deserved for...
