We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with Skills for Life.

With 24 Scout Groups located throughout the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, 12 Explorer Scout Units, a specialised Scout Boating Centre in the middle of Richmond town and a total membership of 3088* Scouts of all ages – we’re doing more, learning more and being more.

*Census January 2025
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Welcome to Richmond upon Thames District

The Scouts are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation; we change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time management, leadership, initiative, planning, communication, self-motivation, cultural awareness and commitment. We help young people to get jobs, save lives and even change the world.

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Aged 4 to 25?

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

Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Upcoming events

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Event
Day Prowl 2025
When

26th Oct

Time

9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Location

Bentley Copse Activity Centre Shere, Guildford GU5 9JH

Event
GLSW ES Mountaineering Weekend
When

25th Oct - 28th Oct

Time

All Day

Location

Bethesda, Snowdonia

Event
Scarefest
When

31st Oct - 02nd Nov

Time

All Day

Location

Gilwell Park

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Search for your nearest Scout Group by entering your postcode, or the town/city you're looking for, then hit search!

Volunteer Learning

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Course
Branching out – part 2
When

02nd Nov

Time

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Location

3rd Hampton Scout Group HQ

Course
First aid training
When

08th Nov

Time

All Day

Location

3rd Hampton Scout Group HQ

Course
First aid training
When

06th Dec

Time

All Day

Location

3rd Hampton Scout Group HQ

Do more. Share more. Be more.

Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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