DofE
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2025/26 DofE Dates for your diary!

Wed 17th Sept
Wed 22nd Oct
Wed 28th Jan
Sat 21st - Sun 22nd Mar
Wed 25th Mar
Wed 15th Apr
Fri 24th - Sun 26th Apr
Wed 17th Jun
Wed 24th Jun
Tue 7th - Sun 12th Jul
Fri 28th - Sun 30th Aug

- Information Evening
- Introduction Evening
- Activity Evening
- Training Camp
- Training Evening
- Training Evening
- Practice Expedition
- Route Planning
- Route Planning
- Gold Qualifying Expedition
- Bronze/Silver Qualifying Expedition

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Welcome to Hornchurch District


Scouting offers challenge and adventure to 400,000 young people and 100,000 adults across the UK and here in Hornchurch District we are proud to offer Scouting to over 1500 of these youngsters, in Squirrel Dreys, Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Explorer Units in Ardleigh Green, Corbets Tey, Cranham, Elm Park, Emerson Park, Hornchurch, Rainham and Upminster.

We believe in helping our Members fulfil their potential by working in teams and this gives them the skill to do and think for themselves. People from every background and culture have the opportunity to stretch themselves, learn new skills and make life long friends.

Whatever your age, Scouting in the 21st century is challenging, stimulating, imaginative, rewarding and above all FUN!!! Scouting is for young people from the age of 6 through to 25, with each of these youth sections following an exciting programme.

The challenge and adventure isn’t just for our youth members. Adult volunteers have lots of fun too, in the knowledge that they are giving something back to society by helping children and young people meet their potential.

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Adult Volunteers


Giving back will improve your wellbeing, equip you with skills for the future, and help you make a positive impact on the lives of young people. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. If you can only occasionally help, that’s OK. Whether you’d like to be an activity planner, tea-maker or craft creator, we appreciate any time you can spare.

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District Headquarters:

The Paddock
Wood Lane
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 5HN

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Charity Number: 303699