What else should I bring?

Nothing! Just come along wearing comfortable clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a bit grubby – just in case.

How much does each week cost?

We don’t charge for the first week or so. Your leader will let you know when to start paying and you’ll get an email from our membership system with instructions on how to set it all up. You can find…

Where are we?

The Scouting Centre, Shepway Close, CT19 5SJ. We’re along a short path from Shepway Close, just past the big green space. There is a brown sign on the sign post pointing to us (says Scouting Centre) and the alley is…

The front door

Sounds silly, but the front door may not open! It has a security/safety door entry system. If it’s not open, please press the buzzer (choose Reception from the menu) and someone will be with you.

The first steps

You’ll walk into the shop area first. Head through the shop and turn left into the ‘airlock’. You can then head straight into the main hall. This area can be busy, so don’t worry, just head to the other end….

The paperwork

You’ll be greeted and the leader will introduce themselves and some of the other leaders. They’ll ask parents to complete a few bits of information on our joining paperwork and then they’ll sort out the young person and get them…

Getting involved

‘Newbies’ will usually be buddied up with another young person who’s been around for a while. We try to match people that the newbie may know from school or goes to the same school where possible. If there are a…

What do parents do now?

You are very welcome to stay and watch for as long as you like – a few minutes or the entire evening, it’s up to you. We do recommend leaving the older young people a bit quicker as this really…