Adventure
starts here
Helping young people across North Swindon build skills for life, make friends and have adventures. Find the right section for your child, or discover a flexible way to volunteer.
Find your child's section
Enter their date of birth (or age) and we'll show the meetings that fit, no sign-up needed.
We only use this to show the right section, nothing is saved or shared.
Our sections
Something for every age, from 6 to 18
Beavers
Games, crafts and outdoor firsts for our youngest adventurers.
View section →Ages 8 to 10½Cubs
Bigger adventures: hikes, badges, teamwork and first nights away.
View section →Ages 10½ to 14Scouts
Real expeditions, camps and challenges that build independence.
View section →Ages 14 to 18Explorers
Our biggest adventures, through our district partnership units.
View section →What you'll get up to
From the top of a climbing wall to the middle of a wood at midnight, here's a taste of the adventures on offer at 7th Swindon.
How joining works
Five simple steps, from finding a section to your child's first night of adventure
- Find your section
- Join the waiting list
- We review availability
- We get in touch
- Start the adventure
Latest Adventures
A glimpse of what our sections have been getting up to
Join the Adventure
If your child is interested in joining the adventure at 7th Swindon Scouts, we'd love to welcome them to our growing community of young people developing skills for life.
Young People
Join our waiting list and we'll be in touch when a space becomes available in your local section.
Age requirement: Children must be aged 5 or above to join.
Adult Volunteers
We're always looking for volunteers to help us provide incredible experiences. Whatever your skills, there's a role for you.
Get Involved →You're in safe, welcoming hands
Safeguarding first
Every adult volunteer is DBS-checked and safeguarding-trained, and we follow The Scout Association's policies.
How we keep young people safe →Inclusive and welcoming
Additional needs, communication, sensory, dietary, cultural or faith, tell us what would help and we'll talk it through, in confidence.
Inclusion and support →Affordable for all
Cost should never be a barrier to Scouting. Confidential support is available for subscriptions, uniform, camps and activities.
Ask about support →Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We've got answers
Still have questions? We'd love to hear from you!
Get in TouchSupport 7th Swindon
Everything we do runs on the generosity of our community. Give your time, make a donation, fundraise, or lend a skill. Every bit helps more young people have adventures.