Scout and Scouting Magazine

05/12/2025

Cold bedroom. He's obviously never been on winter camp.

27/11/2025

🏕️🎲 Ever wondered what it’s like to go on a “scout camp” around your living room? Check out the world’s only scout board game — “We’re Going on a Scout Camp!” by John Hemming-Clark.

Great for families, scouts and anyone who enjoys a bit of humour and mischief.

👉 Have a look here: www.johnhemmingclark.com/weregoingonascoutcamp

"WE'RE GOING ON A SCOUT CAMP!" is a board game with a camping theme featuring Horace Horrise, mischievous scout. Can you be the first to get into the mess tent? For 2-8 players.

27/11/2025

🌲 Downe Around – Issue #2 is here! 🗞️
Your monthly roundup of all things happening at Downe Activity Centre is back!

In this issue, we’re sharing more behind-the-scenes moments, site updates, who’s been visiting, and what’s coming up next. Whether you're a volunteer, group leader, neighbour, supporter or a friend of the site – there's something in here for you.

Catch up on the latest and stay connected to the adventure → https://downeactivitycentre.org.uk/our-news/

Want Downe Around delivered straight to your inbox each month? Just scroll to the bottom of the page and hit subscribe!

11/11/2025

🌲🎲 New Board Game Launch! 🎲🌲

Ready for adventure? Gather your friends and family for We’re Going on a Scout Camp! — the fun, laughter-filled board game that brings the spirit of scouting to your table. Perfect for all ages, teamwork, and a touch of friendly competition!

👉 Learn more and order now at www.johnhemmingclark.com/weregoingonascoutcamp

Let the campfire stories begin! 🔥⛺

08/11/2025

29/10/2025

A great day out with plenty to see and do!
Booking essential.

Kent Scouts Learning, Engagement and Action Day
16th November at Lower Grange Farm

With just 3 weeks to go, there’s still time to book your place. As well as more than 45 stalls confirmed, we’ve also got a great range of workshops and activities for leaders to enjoy.

Booking essential www.kentscouts.org.uk/lead25

Workshops and Presentations
Promoting positive behaviour
Volunteer recruitment
Fire lighting for beginners
Equity Diversity and Inclusion
Mental health support for young people
SERV Kent Bloodrunners
Getting started with Squirrels
Paracord knotting
Backwoods cooking for beginners
Recruiting young people

Other Activities
Have a go at fencing, power risers, water rockets, laser clays
Tabletop wargames
Visit the water activity area and have a go at radio-controlled boats
If you need to complete your First Aid 10B, that’s the practical demonstration, then visit the volunteer support team to demonstrate your skill.

28/10/2025

🎒🌙 Ready for an adventure that’s part night-hike, part mayhem, and totally memorable? Meet the latest from John Hemming‑Clark — Moonwalk.

📚 Seventy-five teams. Twenty-five survival challenges. One wild night in the woods at Widepebble Woods.

Picture this: Your usual scout camp… but with plotting, out-smarting rival teams, sabotage and a glow-in-the-dark cover to boot! 😉

Whether you’re a teen looking for the next laugh-out-loud story or an adult ready to reminisce about your own camping chaos – this one’s for you.

Grab your torch, your sense of humour and maybe a badge or two (there’s a FREE limited-edition embroidered badge with each order!)

👉 Available now in paperback, download & audio.
www.johnhemmingclark.com/moonwalk

Tag a friend you’d team up with (or sabotage!) and head for the woods… figuratively speaking 😉

20/10/2025

14/10/2025

"We're Going on a Scout Camp!" - the UK's favourite camping board game can now be found on Board Game Geek!

Race to be the first to pack your rucksack and fill your tent at scout camp.

03/10/2025

Another FIVE STAR review for my new board game, "We're Going on a Scout Camp!"
https://www.johnhemmingclark.com/weregoingonascoutcamp

27/08/2025

"We're Going on a Scout Camp!" - the world's only scout board game - is now available on Amazon at

Fun, easy to learn, family scout board game. Get ready for an action-packed board game adventure as you race to be the first to set up at camp. In "We’re Going on a Scout Camp!" players must pack their rucksack with essential gear and navigate the twists and turns of Rucksack Lane. But the challe....

27/08/2025