Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
Are you our next County Youth Lead? - Be a key part of Team Essex
Our Korean Adventure – A Leader’s Story - What an Adventure!
Essex Scout goes around the world in aid of UNICEF - Dan sets out to go round the world
2nd Thundersley Beavers make their leader very proud! - It's all about the potatoes!
Transforming Scouts in Essex - Our County Lead Volunteer, Bob Bye, talks about the County's progress with transformation
Saffron Walden Scouting needs you! - Come and join a growing team in a popular District
Towards a more engaging learning experience - Find out more about the new approach to learning from the Essex Transformation Team
Introducing the Learning Tree - Learn about the way Scouting is moving from Training to Learning
Changes to our culture, structures and titles - Scouting's Transformation Project is changing how we approach our volunteering and has wide ranging impacts that will affect all of us.
Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
Squirrel’s Sunflowers -
Using Sensory Play – a case study - How one Group uses sensory play to promote inclusion
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Get this months Instant Activities to Support Programme ideas for your Sections.
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Find your monthly activity ideas from the Youth Programme team here.
Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
2nd Thundersley Beavers make their leader very proud! - It's all about the potatoes!
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex visits Oakleys and Ramsey - Hear about what happened when he met with the Beavers and Cubs.
5th Saffron Walden storm the Normandy Beaches… - Read about the highlights and challenges on the Group's international adventure
Beavers Abroad! - Hear about what the Beavers got up to in France.
Beavers In Space -
Using Sensory Play – a case study - How one Group uses sensory play to promote inclusion
District Beaver Handicraft Competitions - Have you considered a Beaver handicraft competition in your District?
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Get this months Instant Activities to Support Programme ideas for your Sections.
Could you join the County Beaver Scouts Team? - Are you interested in becoming a part of a growing and exciting team?
Welcome to our new leader of the County Beaver Team - Toby Riches, our new ACC for Beaver Scouts
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Find your monthly activity ideas from the Youth Programme team here.
Elves do a good deed - 1st Great Parndon Beavers are getting ready for Christmas!
Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Essex visits Oakleys and Ramsey - Hear about what happened when he met with the Beavers and Cubs.
5th Saffron Walden storm the Normandy Beaches… - Read about the highlights and challenges on the Group's international adventure
St George’s Day Play -
Using Sensory Play – a case study - How one Group uses sensory play to promote inclusion
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Get this months Instant Activities to Support Programme ideas for your Sections.
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Find your monthly activity ideas from the Youth Programme team here.
Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
9th Colchester help out at the Foodbank - Young people supporting their community as part of the Big Help Out!
The Big Help Out – Essex Scouts stand up in the community - Planting trees for the Queen's Green Canopy Project
5th Saffron Walden storm the Normandy Beaches… - Read about the highlights and challenges on the Group's international adventure
Compass Drawing -
Using Sensory Play – a case study - How one Group uses sensory play to promote inclusion
Opportunities on the water with Adventures Offshore - Taking Adventures to a new level
Essex International Jamboree 2024 – A celebration of Scouting and Guiding - An International Jamboree on your doorstep
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Get this months Instant Activities to Support Programme ideas for your Sections.
Silver End Scouts take to the Red Carpet - A celebration of Scouting Achievement
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Find your monthly activity ideas from the Youth Programme team here.
County Backpack 2023 - County Backpack is a two day incident hike around the local countryside for the Scout Section
Braintree District Camp - Read about Braintree's first District Camp since 2000
Our Korean Adventure – A Leader’s Story - What an Adventure!
9th Colchester help out at the Foodbank - Young people supporting their community as part of the Big Help Out!
Religious Inclusion Forum -
Using Sensory Play – a case study - How one Group uses sensory play to promote inclusion
Opportunities on the water with Adventures Offshore - Taking Adventures to a new level
Castle Point Explorer Young Leaders Forging Ahead! - Developing a motivated cohort of Young Leaders in the District
Essex International Jamboree 2024 – A celebration of Scouting and Guiding - An International Jamboree on your doorstep
ESMAT Easter Weekend 2023 - A long weekend of walking or climbing in Snowdonia for Explorers, Network and adult volunteers.
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Get this months Instant Activities to Support Programme ideas for your Sections.
It’s time EXPLORER Scouts share their VOICE - Can your Explorers share their thoughts and help to shape their Scouting experience?
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Youth Programme – Instant Activities - Find your monthly activity ideas from the Youth Programme team here.
Adventures Offshore launches Career Development Opportunities - Providing career development opportunities
Announcing our newly appointed ACCs for Explorer Scouts - Welcome to our new ACCs for the Explorer Section
Leader Skills Weekend Bookings Open Now - Book your place on this exciting and engaging leaders weekend.
Save the date for #EssexBasecamp2 - Put 20th January 2024 in the diary now.
Transformation on a page! - A must-read quick guide to the new Volunteer Experience
Transformation: Webinars to support you - A series of webinars from Essex Scouts to support you through Transformation
Opportunities on the water with Adventures Offshore - Taking Adventures to a new level
Essex International Jamboree 2024 – A celebration of Scouting and Guiding - An International Jamboree on your doorstep
ESMAT Easter Weekend 2023 - A long weekend of walking or climbing in Snowdonia for Explorers, Network and adult volunteers.
Introducing our new ACC for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Supporting leaders and young people
County Support Grant Fund established - Providing support for those in need
Adventures Offshore launches Career Development Opportunities - Providing career development opportunities
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