Upcoming events
The calendar shows events taking place for Explorers in Kent. If you have an event which should be listed - contact us.
11th - 13th July 2008 - Gilwell 24
Gilwell 24 is a National Explorer camp held at Gilwell Park in Essex. As the name suggests, based on the tv programme ‘24’, activities run for 24...11th - 13th July 2008 - Kent Show
Visit Kent Scouts at the Kent show - find out about Explorer Scouting and lend a hand! ...20th July 2008 - KESWAD - Kent Explorer Scout Water Activity Day
A chance to try a variety of water activities including: kayakingcanoeingsailingpowerboatingwindsurfingsub-aqua Where: Whitstable When: 20th July...26th July - 3rd August 2008 - LEAP 08 - Lets Explore Another Place
A week of activity in Italy More information ...5th - 7th September 2008 - Kayak, Sailing & Windsurfing Courses
Develop or learn a new skill! 3 separate courses are being run this weekend... BCU 1, 2 and 3 Star Course for Kayaks and open canoeing. - £40RYA...5th - 7th September 2008 - Launch Party Weekend
The leader launch event of the new Kent Explorer website. Visit the County Explorer Team in the Kent Explorer Party Tent on Branchet Field,...13th September 2008 - RYA PWC Jet Ski Proficiency course
RYA PWC Jet Ski Proficiency course. When: 13th September 2008 Cost: £80 Location: Whitstable Deadline: 30th August More info at:...19th - 21st September 2008 - DofE Bronze Expedition
Duke of Edinburghs Bronze Expedition (Practice or Assessed) Location: Hopehill, Gravesham. Cost: £15. Participants can only attend if their...19th - 21st September 2008 - Kayak, Sailing & Windsurfing Courses
Develop or learn a new skill! 3 separate courses are being run this weekend... BCU 1, 2 and 3 Star Course for Kayaks and open canoeing. - £40RYA...27th - 28th September 2008 - Back to Basics - 11th Bog Seat
Back to basics - camping without lifes little luxurys - no hair straighteners this weekend! Cooking on open fires, bivvi building and the bog seat...27th September 2008 - RYA Powerboat Intermediate course
RYA Powerboat Intermediate course When: 27th September 2008 Cost: £75 Location: Whitstable Deadline: 13th September 2008 For more information...27th - 28th September 2008 - RYA Tidal Sailing Level 2 and Seamanship course
RYA Tidal Sailing Level 2 and Seamanship course When: 27th - 28th September 2008 Cost: £45 Location: Whitstable Deadline: 13th September For more...4th - 5th October 2008 - First aid training
First aid training event - A Wilderness 16 hour course 12 places, includes effects of heat and cold. When: 4th - 5th October 2008 Cost: £55...11th October 2008 - Hill walking assessment
Hill walking assessment part 1 When: 11th October 2008 - Evening Session Location: North Downs, Kent Deadline: 20th September 2008 For more...11th - 12th October 2008 - LEAP 08 Reunion
LEAP 08 Reunion. Event info has now been emailed and posted to LEAP participants... If you have any questions, contact Ian using the form below: ...11th - 12th October 2008 - RYA Advanced Powerboat course
RYA Advanced Powerboat course When: 11th - 12th October 2008 Cost: £150 Where: Whitstable Age: 16+ Deadline: 27th September For more information...12th October 2008 - Masterchef Competition
Can you cook it? The annual Kent Explorers Masterchef Competition sees units from across the County battle it out to impress the judges...but who...18th - 19th October 2008 - JOTI / JOTA
JOTI (Jamboree on the Internet) and JOTA (Jamboree on the Air) is a weekend Jamboree, where no matter where you are, you can interact with Scouts...24th - 26th October 2008 - Hill walking in Yorkshire
Hill walking in Yorkshire with camping and self catering. Transport provided. When: 24th - 26th October 2008 Cost: £45 approx Location: Yorkshire...24th - 26th October 2008 - Sedan Chair Rally
Sedan Chair Rally at Tolmers. A weekend camp for Explorers and Network. The rally is an annual event running since 1966. The weekend involves...25th - 27th October 2008 - Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Expedition
Duke of Edinburgh's Silver Expedition (Practice or Assessed) based as Skreens Park in Essex. When: 25th - 27th October 2008 Cost: £30 Location:...25th - 26th October 2008 - White Water Introductory Experience
White Water Introductory Experience When: 25th - 26th October 2008 Cost: £80 Location: Wales Deadline: 12th October Website:...1st - 2nd November 2008 - RYA Safety Boat course
RYA Safety Boat course When: 1st - 2nd November 2008 Cost: £75 Location: Whitstable Deadline: 18th October 2008 Website:...14th - 16th November 2008 - Wintac - Winter Activity Camp
Essex Scouts organise an annual Winter Activity Camp with around 500 Explorer Scouts...The event is organised and hosted by Essex Scouts but is open...22nd - 23rd November 2008 - Operation Triangle
Are you up for the challenge? Operation Triangle - A night navigation exercise for Explorer Scouts. Triangle is a night exercise for teams of...6th - 7th December 2008 - Wilderness first aid training
16 hour wilderness first aid training course. Includes the effects of heat and cold. When: 6th - 7th December 2008 Cost: £55 Places: 12 Location:...14th December 2008 - Explorer Belt Expedition Presentation
Interested in carrying out an International Expedition? Then come along and find out more about the Explorer Belt Expedition. 2 Explorers and 2...19th - 21st December 2008 - Monopoly Run
This years Monopoly run will take place in London. Your unit can complete it any time between the 19th and the 21st December 2008. All you need to...9th - 11th January 2009 - Gilwell Winter Camp
Like the idea of waking up to snow on your tent?* Winter Camp is an annual activity camp held at Gilwell Park for Scouts and Explorers....13th - 15th February 2009 - Winter Survival
Winter Survival is possibly the most challenging activity on the Explorer Calender. Taken from the Survival website: Explorer Scouts have to...20th - 22nd February 2009 - Winter hill walking
Winter hill walking in the Lake District. Transport, accomodation, and most food provided. When: 20th - 22nd February 2009 Cost: £60 Food: Most...27th February - 1st March 2009 - Freezer Camp - 12th Bog Seat
The 12th Golden Bog Seat Competition combined with Freezer Camp! Its going to be a good-un so get the date in your diary (and note this one...28th February 2009 - RYA VHF Radio Course
RYA VHF Radio Course When: Saturday 28th February 2009 Where: Whitstable Age: 16+ Cost: £50 Deadline: 15th Feburary 2009 For more information,...7th March 2009 - RYA 1st Aid Course for Water Sports
RYA 1st Aid Course for Water Sports Age: 16+ Where: Whitstable Cost: £20 Deadline: 21st February For more information visit:...28th March 2009 - Powerboat Night Navigation Practice
Powerboat Night Navigation Practice When: 28th March 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £20 Age: 16+ Deadline 14th March 2009 For more information...4th April 2009 - Explorer and Network Presentation Evening
County Explorer and Network Presentation Evening When: 4th April 2009 Where: Maidstone Participants have now been sent information about the...4th - 5th April 2009 - RYA Advanced Powerboat course
RYA Advanced Powerboat course When: 4th - 5th April 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £160 Age: 16+ Deadline: 22nd March 2009 For more information...9th - 18th April 2009 - Gang shows
Two great Gangshows for Easter: Thanet Gangshow Maidstone Gangshow ...9th - 13th April 2009 - Thanet Gang Show 2009
Where: The Theatre Royal Margate Website: http://gangshow.thanetscouts.org.uk ...14th - 18th April 2009 - Maidstone Gang Show
When: 14th April - 18th April 2009 Where: Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone Nightly performances at 7.30pm. Saturday 2.30pm matinee. Opening night is Gala...19th April 2009 - PWC (Jet Ski) Proficiency Course
PWC (Jet Ski) Proficiency Course When: 19th April 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £90 Age: 16+ Deadline 4th April For more information visit:...25th April 2009 - PWC Jet Ski Instructors Conversion Course
PWC (Jet Ski) Instructors Conversion Course When: 11th April 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £90 Age: 16+ Deadline: 11th April 2009 For more...1st - 4th May 2009 - Dartmoor hill walking
Dartmoor hill walking and camping. When: 1st-5th May 2009 Cost: £15 approx Location: Dartmoor Transport: Provide your own Food: Self catering...8th - 10th May 2009 - Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend When: 8th May - 10th May 2009 Location: Hope Hill near Meopham Cost: £15 For more information...8th May 2009 - PWC (Jet Ski) Instructors Course
PWC Jet Ski Instructors Course When: 8th May 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £90 Age: 16+ Deadline: 25th April 2009 For more information visit:...9th - 10th May 2009 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 course
RYA Powerboat Level 2 course When: 9th - 10th May 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £80 Age: 14+ Deadline: 25th April For more information visit:...15th - 17th May 2009 - Kayaking / Open Canoeing BCU 1,2,3 Star Courses
Kayaking and Open Canoeing BCU 123 Star Courses When: 15th - 17th May 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 2nd May 2009 For more...15th - 17th May 2009 - RYA Start Windsurfing Course
RYA Start Windsurfing Course When: 15th - 17th May 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline:...15th - 17th May 2009 - Sailing RYA Level 1,2 & Seamanship Courses
Sailing RYA Level 1,2 & Seamanship Courses When: 15th - 17th May 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 2nd May 2009 For more...16th May 2009 - IMC AGM
IMC AGM When: 16th May 2009 Where: Tovil Scout HQ Website: www.theimc.org.uk ...16th May 2009 - Topper Fun Day
Topper Fun Day When: 16th May 2009 Where: Upnor Cost: £18 Deadline: 2nd May 2009 For more information visit:...18th - 24th May 2009 - Dinghy Instructors Course
Dinghy Instructors Course When: 18th - 24th May 2009 Where: Whitstable Age: 15+ Cost: £190 For more information visit:...18th May 2009 - New Chief Scout Announcement
The new Chief Scout will be announced by the Scout Association on Monday 18th May 2009. To be the first in the know, sign up to...22nd - 25th May 2009 - Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend
Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend When: 22nd May - 25th May 2009 Location: Ashdown Forest Cost: £30 For more information, contact...29th - 30th May 2009 - Powerboat Instructors Course
Powerboat Instructors Course When: 29th - 30th May 2009 Where: Whitstable Cost: £190 Age: 16+ Deadline: 16th May 2009 For more information visit:...12th - 14th June 2009 - Kayaking / Open Canoeing BCU 1,2,3 star courses
Kayaking and Open Canoeing BCU 123 Star Courses When: 12th - 16th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 30th May 2009 For...12th - 14th June 2009 - RYA Start Windsurfing Course
RYA Start Windsurfing Course When: 12th June 2009 - 14th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 30th May 2009 For more...12th - 14th June 2009 - Sailing RYA Level 1,2 & Seamanship Courses
Sailing RYA Level 1, 2 and Seamanship Courses. When: 12th June 2009 - 14th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 30th May 2009 ...14th June 2009 - Reach 2009
REACH will be at Hope Hill in Meopham on Sunday 14 June 2009 and we need Kent Explorers to get involved. We're looking for Explorers to 'buddy'...19th - 21st June 2009 - Kayaking / Open Canoeing BCU 1,2,3 Star Courses
Kayaking and Open Canoeing BCU 123 Star Courses When: 19th - 21th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 6th June 2009 For more...19th - 21st June 2009 - RYA Start Windsurfing Course
RYA Start Windsurfing Course When: 19th - 21th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 6th June 2009 For more information visit:...19th - 21st June 2009 - Sailing RYA Level 1,2 & Seamanship Courses
Sailing RYA Level 1,2 and Seamanship Courses When: 19th - 21th June 2009 Where: Bewl Water Cost: £44 Age: 13+ Deadline: 6th June 2009 For more...22nd - 25th June 2009 - DESC & DESA Meeting
Yes, we know its short notice, but we wanted to squeeze a long awaited DESC / DESA meeting in before the summer to share with you County and...4th - 5th July 2009 - JAWS - Just Add Water
JAWS is Kent Scouts water activities day. Come and try out water activities - no experience required... Try water sports including:...10th - 12th July 2009 - Gilwell 24
Update - Kent at 24 We all know that Kent is the best and this year we would like to show it by turning up to the opening ceremony on-mass – and...10th - 12th July 2009 - IMC Guide Walking weekend
IMC Guide Walking weekend When: 10th July 2009 - 12th July 2009 Where: South Downs Cost: £15 including meals For more information visit...17th - 19th July 2009 - Kent Agricultural Show 2009
Come and visit the Kent Scouts area at the Kent Show. Find out about Scouting in Kent and try out Scouting activities. Want to help? Kent Scouts...30th July - 6th August 2009 - KIJ Kent International Jamboree 2009
Summer 2009 - The Kent International Jamboree (KIJ) will be the place to be. Join young people from across the UK and around the world for an...4th - 6th September 2009 - Kayaking / Open Canoeing - BCU 1, 2 and 3 star courses
Kayaking and Open canoeing BCU 1,2 and 3 star courses When: 4th - 6th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline: 22nd August 2009 For...4th - 6th September 2009 - RYA Start Windsurfing Course
RYA Start Windsurfing Course When: 4th - 6th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline: 22nd August 2009 For more information please...4th - 6th September 2009 - Sailing RYA Level 1, 2 and seamanship course
Sailing weekend - RYA Level 1, 2 and Seamanship course When: 4th - 6th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline: 22nd August For more...6th September 2009 - PWC (Jet ski) Proficiency Course
PWC (Jet Ski) Proficiency Course When: 6th September 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £90 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 22nd August 2009 For more information...12th September 2009 - RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course
RYA Intermediate Powerboat Course When: 12th September 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £80 Where: Whitstable Deadline: Whitstable For more information see:...12th September 2009 - Topper Fun Day
Topper Fun Day When: 12th September 2009 Cost: £18 Where: Upnor Deadline: 22nd August 2009 For more information see:...13th September 2009 - Go Powerboating
Go Powerboating - one and a half hour sessions When: 13th September 2009 Cost: £15 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 29th August 2009 For more...18th - 20th September 2009 - Kayaking and Open Canoeing BCU 1,2 and 3 star Courses
Kayaking and Open Canoeing BCU 1,2 and 3 Star Courses When: 18th - 20th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline: 5th September 2009 ...18th - 20th September 2009 - Sailing - RYA Level 1,2,3 and Seamanship Courses
Sailing - RYA Level 1,2,3 and Seamanship Courses When: 18th - 20th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline: 5th September 2009 For...18th - 20th September 2009 - Windsurfing - RYA Start Windsurfing Course
Windsurfing - RYA Start Windsurfing Course When: 18th - 20th September 2009 Cost: £44 Where: Bewl Water Deadline 5th September 2009 For more...19th - 20th September 2009 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course When: 19th - 20th September 2009 Cost: £80 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 5th September 2009 For more information:...25th - 27th September 2009 - Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh's Expedition Weekend When: 25th September - 27th September 2009 Location: Ross Wood near Canterbury Cost: £15 For more...26th - 27th September 2009 - RYA Tidal Sailing Level 2 and Seamanship Course
RYA Tidal Sailing Level 2 and Seamanship Course When: 26th - 27th September 2009 Cost: £47 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 12th September 2009 For...9th - 11th October 2009 - Powerboat Instructors Course
Powerboat Instructors Course When: 9th - 11th October 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £190 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 26th September 2009 For more...10th - 11th October 2009 - Bog Seat
Back to basics - camping without lifes little luxurys - no hair straighteners this weekend! Cooking on open fires, bivvi building and the bog...10th October 2009 - PWC (Jet Ski) Proficiency Course
PWC Jet Ski Proficiency Course When: 10th October 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £90 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 26th September 2009 For more information...11th October 2009 - PWC Jet Ski Instructors Conversion Course
PWC (Jet Ski) Instructors Conversion Course When: 11th October 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £90 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 26th September 2009 For more...13th - 14th October 2009 - Southern 50 Challenge Hike
Southern 50 Challenge Hike The idea is that teams of four navigate their way around a route, going from checkpoint to checkpoint. Next year's...16th - 18th October 2009 - PWC Jet Ski Instructors Course
PWC (Jet Ski) Instructors Course event When: 16th - 18th October 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £190 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 3rd October 2009 For more...16th - 18th October 2009 - White Water Canoeing
White Water Canoeing When: 16th - 18th October 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £80 Where: Wales Deadline: 3rd October 2009 For more information please visit:...18th October 2009 - Scorcher DJ Auditions
Have you got what it takes to get a crowd on their feet? Fancy DJing out to live audience? Well nows your chance! We know there is some great DJ...23rd - 25th October 2009 - Hill Walking
Hill Walking When: 23rd - 25th October 2009 Where: Black Mountains - South Wales - Transport provided Accomodation: Camping and self catering Cost:...23rd - 26th October 2009 - Silver Duke of Edinburghs Expedition Weekend
Silver Duke of Edinburghs Expedition Weekend When: 23rd - 26th October 2009 Cost: £30 Where: Essex For more information, please contact Sharon...31st October - 1st November 2009 - RYA Safety Boat Course
RYA Safety Boat Course When: 31st October - 1st November 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: £80 Where: Whitstable Deadline: 17th October 2009 For more...31st October - 1st November 2009 - Scorcher
Scorcher!!! Its here!!! A Dance night event for Kent Explorer Scouts! A massive night of partying just for Explorers in Kent. Where: Kent...7th November 2009 - Explorer Firework Display
Firework Display for Explorers in Kent. Fireworks followed by bonfire, music and food. A chance to chill out with friends. Cost: £5 per person...7th November 2009 - Explorer Leader Cheese and Wine Evening
A social evening for all Explorer Leaders in Kent and a chance to find out about National Explorer initiatives, whats happening in Kent, including...7th - 8th November 2009 - Young Leader Training Weekend
Please note that the Yound Leader part of this weekend is now full! Adults are still welcome to apply for the Adult session. The next Young Leader...14th - 15th November 2009 - RYA Basic Navigation Course
RYA Basic Navigation Course When: 14th - 15th November 2009 Age: 16+ Cost: TBC Where: Whitstable Deadline: 31st October 2009 For more information...21st - 22nd November 2009 - Operation Triangle
Triangle is a night exercise for teams of 4 Explorer Scouts. The exercise involves hiking approximately 13 - 14 miles across country (longer if...31st January 2010 - Master Chef
Can you cook it? The annual Master Chef challenge see's Districts compete for the coverted Master Chef title and Pepper grinder Trophy. When:...12th - 14th February 2010 - Winter Survival
Surival results 2010 It’s back and this time it’s in middle earth! Groups of Hobbits are required to undertake a dangerous and...27th - 28th February 2010 - Freezer Camp - 14th Golden Bog Seat
The 14th Golden Bog Seat competition and Freezer Camp! GoldfishFinger A mission of intelligence, skill, luck, shopping and seafood. ...13th - 14th March 2010 - Young Leaders Training Weekend
Sorry Applications are now closed After the huge success of the last Young Leaders Training weekend we are pleased to announce we are running...27th March 2010 - County Explorer / Network Presentation Evening
When: 27th March 2009 Where: Maidstone If you have achieved an Explorer award, Invicta Challenge, DofE or your Queen Scout Award, your...7th - 9th May 2010 - Bronze D of E Expedition Weekend
Bronze D of E Expedition Weekend Location: Meopham, Kent Cost: £15 For more information, contact Sharon using the form below: ...28th - 31st May 2010 - Silver D of E Expedition weekend
Silver D of E Expedition weekend Location: Ashdown Forest Cost: £30 For more information, contact Sharon using the form below: ...19th June 2010 - Dragon Boating
Take on the Dragon Boating Challenge at Bewl Water! For more information and to book see the attached forms below... When: Saturday 19th...9th - 11th July 2010 - Gilwell 24
When: 9th - 11th July 2010 Where: Gilwell Park, Chingford, Essex Last year Kent Explorers stormed Gilwell 24 as pirates. We lay down the...18th - 19th September 2010 - Scorcher 2010
Its back! Bigger and better than last time - Scorcher 2010 - Kent Scouts own music festival! Couldn't make it last year? Check out what you...24th - 26th September 2010 - Bronze D of E Expedition Weekend
Bronze D of E Expedition Weekend Location: Canterbury Cost: £15 For more information, please contact Sharon using the form below: ...3rd October 2010 - Challenge the Chief
This October, Chief Scout, Bear Grylls will be coming to Kent. You’ve seen him on TV, you’ve read about him in the papers, now it’s your chance to...9th - 10th October 2010 - Archery Competition
The first annual Explorer Scout Archery Competition, held over two days based in Maidstone with all the equipment provided. There will be a trophy...16th - 17th October 2010 - Bogseat Camp
Bogseat Challenge Camp Details coming soon... ...22nd - 25th October 2010 - Silver D of E Expedition
Silver D of E Expedition weekend Cost: £25 Location: Essex For more information, contact Sharon using the form below: ...20th - 21st November 2010 - Operation Triangle 2010
...20th - 21st November 2010 - Young Leaders Training Weekend
After the success of the last 2 training weekends we wanted to get the date out quickly for the next event. More details of this to follow but...Show forthcoming events
18th September - Scorcher 2010