From this page you can access services and the higher level awards available to Scouts, Explorers and Network

Just click on the titles for the relevant pages:

Network (18-25)

Try more. See more. Do more. At Scout Network, you’ll stand on your own two feet, and make memories to last a lifetime.

The Extra Mile – Chief Scout Gold Award

The Extra Mile is a District initiative to ensure that Scouts are able to complete their Gold Award through providing sessions for Expedition, Outdoor or Adventure Challenge Award activities

Platinum awards

To earn the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award, you must be a member of Explorer Scouts for at least six months, complete six nights away (four of which must be camping), and complete two activities from the International, Community, and Values list. In addition, you need to either hold the DoE Bronze Award or undertake four challenges.

DoE Award Scheme with Scouts

Several Explorer Units across Richmond District are able to offer Explorer Scouts the opportunity to complete the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Explorer Scout Units are open to any Explorer Scouts across the District and in liaison with the Greater London South West Scout County Team. This is a guide to the award scheme.

Young Leader Training

The Young Leaders’ Scheme is a programme of 10 training modules and four missions (projects) designed to help and support those aged between 14 to 18 who work with a section (Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts) as a Young Leader.