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

We’re 1st Ditchling Scouts and we welcome everyone. We have Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Young Leader opportunities which all help people aged 6-25 develop skills for life. Are you ready to join the adventure?

Welcome to 1st Ditchling Scout Group

We welcome all and provide a supportive and enriching experience for children and young people to master new skills, grow their confidence and explore.

Our dedicated, experienced and enthusiastic leadership team enables us to run a successful Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop and we have close links with Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Explorers for those who wish to continue in their Scouting journey.

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Our sections meet once a week and take part in a wide range of activities. Being in the beautiful South Downs National Park, we try to be outside as much as possible. We explore and enjoy the woods, nature reserves and hills on our doorstep. Click on the links below to find out more about each Section or find out about Joining here or being a volunteer leader here

Volunteer

We rely on our amazing team of volunteers and give them lots of support and training.

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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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