In 2008, Kent Scouts have introduced a new challenge for all Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts. The Kent Invicta Challenge Award aims to encourage young people to get actively involved in all kinds of Scouting activities and events at Group, District, County, National and International level.

You can find out more about the Kent Invicta Challenge Award at the

This is the new Sainsbury's Active Kids Logo for 2008. Last year 233 million Sainsbury's Active Kids vouchers were redeemed equivalent to an amazing £18 million worth of Sainsbury's Active Kids equipment and experiences. You can find out more at the Sainsbury's Active Kids website

This is the Sainsbury's Active Kids Logo. Over 26,000 schools have already benefited from a share of an incredible £34 million worth of Active Kids equipment and experiences. From 2007 Scout and Guide groups will also be able to benefit from the scheme.

This diagram shows the setup for Exhaustion, one of the many games our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts play at weekly meetings. You can see all of the Scout games available on our website at Scout Games - A Selection Of Games For

This diagram shows the setup for Bucket Ball, one of the many games our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts play at weekly meetings. You can see all of the Scout games available on our website at Scout Games - A Selection Of Games Fo

This diagram shows the setup for Ball Grab, one of the many games our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts play at weekly meetings. You can see all of the Scout games available on our website at Scout Games - A Selection Of Games For

To earn this badge Scouts must complete the requirements below:

1. Show knowledge of the rope types used for rock climbing and explain how to coil and maintain them.
2. Demonstrate the ability to fit a climbing harness and tie in correctly.

To gain this badge complete the requirements below:

1. Select one skill from any two of the five alternatives below. Under experienced guidance, show by continuing effort some achievement in the two selected skills. Demonstrate the two selected skills before an audience.

This diagram shows where badges should be sewn on Scout uniform.

This image, from The Matrix (a hand book for Scouts), shows a Scout emerging from a small hike tent.