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We’ve started opening our new provision for 4 to 6 year olds!


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


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Camps and more!

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Welcome to Maidstone West District Scouts

The Maidstone West Scout District in Kent covers Allington, Barming, Coxheath, Loose, Marden, 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.

World Scout Jamboree 2027

26th World Scout Jamboree 2027 in Gdańsk, Poland - 30th July to 8th August 2027

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Participant Selection Form

What Is A World Jamboree?

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

District Beaver Leader Meeting

Calling All Beaver Leaders – Let’s Connect! Mark your calendars for an exciting opportunity to come together with fellow Beaver Leaders in...

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Donation To Young Lives Foundation

On 23rd July, adult and youth representatives from Maidstone West and Maidstone East Scouts proudly presented a cheque for £474 to the Young Lives...

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Trojans - Porchlight Sponsored Sleep Out

Trojans Scout Troop recently braved the elements for a powerful purpose: a sponsored cardboard sleep-out under the stars to raise funds for...

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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

Hamlet Wood Scout Campsite

Maidstone Gangshow

Kent Scouts

i.Scout in Kent

National Scout Association

Unity Insurance Services

Upcoming events

Scout District Camp
26th - 28th September 2025

Network Casino Night
30th September 2025

Kent Scouts | 2025 AGM
4th October 2025

Maidstone West District Skills Day
5th October 2025

Coxheath Scout Group | 2025 AGM
5th October 2025