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St. George's Day

Bringing the District Together in Celebration!


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Squirrels Have Arrived!

We’ve opened our 4th Squirrel Drey - Youngest Section for 4 to 6 year olds!


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Join the Adventure!

We provide adventure and life skills for 4 - 25 year olds.


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Camps and more!

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Maidstone West Network!

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Welcome to Maidstone West District Scouts

The Maidstone West Scout District in Kent covers Allington, Barming, Coxheath, Loose, Marden, Staplehurst, Tovil, Wateringbury and Yalding.

Maidstone West Scout District supports over 870 young people as members of the Scout Movement through Scout Groups, Explorer Units and Scout Network. Scouting is available to young people from the ages of 4 to 25. Scouting provides adventurous and life changing experiences for young people.

Running Scouts

Tools and resources to help you run your section

Activities

Our activity finder is bursting with programme ideas, and can be searched by section, time, cost, setting, type or learning outcomes.

Badges

Master something you love, or try something shiny and new. These badges allow a young person to gain whichever badge is appropriate to the level they have reached.

Nights Away

Whether camping, hostelling, or sleepovers, nights away form an integral part of Scouts, which every young person should have an opportunity to take part in.

Latest News

All the latest news for you and your Scouts

Staplehurst Fundraising Heros!

A huge congratulations to the Squirrels and Beavers at Staplehurst! They have worked incredibly hard over the past two terms, with a particular focus...

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Helping Hands at Hamlet Wood

On Saturday 18th July, the Oakwood Beavers visited Hamlet Wood to take part in a mini work party. The Beavers were delighted to lend a helping hand...

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Scouts & Explorers Head To Aqua Chimp!

Fifty Scouts and Explorers enjoyed an afternoon of adventure at Aqua Chimp, taking on the popular Jungle Ropes course. The group tackled a series of...

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Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first. Here's how.

Questions? Give the safeguarding team a call on 0345 300 1818.

Safeguarding concerns? Contact the safeguarding team directly at safeguarding@scouts.org.uk

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Charity Information

Maidstone West District Scout Council

Charity number: 1022011

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Youth Sections

Squirrels
4-6 years
Beavers
6-8 years
Cubs
8-10½ years
Scouts
10½-14 years
Explorers
14-18 years
Network
18-25 years

Useful links

Scouts Membership System

Hamlet Wood Scout Campsite

Maidstone Gangshow

Kent Scouts

i.Scout in Kent

National Scout Association

Unity Insurance Services

Upcoming events

Tovil Scout Group | Summer Fete
5th September 2026

District Explorer Water Activities
10th September 2026

Oakwood Scout Group | AGM
12th September 2026

Maidstone West District AGM
15th September 2026

The Big Weekend 2026
18th - 20th September 2026