Skills for Life

Together we can make scouting amazing! Explore each section below, and take a look at our opportunities to get involved.

Welcome to 2nd Deptford

Adventure is at the core of scouting.

Through adventure we challenge individuals so that they learn and experience new things that will enrich their lives and teach them skills for life.

When a beaver scout wakes up the morning after a sleepover, or a cub scout has confronted their fear of heights, or a young scout leads a hike, that is adventure.

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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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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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Put your phone down and what are you left with? Just teamwork, courage and the skills to succeed.’
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout Bear Grylls