We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

Northampton District Scouts is one of six scouting Districts within the County of Northamptonshire and is the largest uniformed Youth organisation within the town.

Welcome to Northampton

Northampton District Scouts is one of six scouting Districts within the County of Northamptonshire and is the largest uniformed Youth organisation within the town.

We change lives by offering 6 to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities.

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Aged 6 to 25?

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

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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Upcoming events

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Event
District Cub Scout Leaders meeting
When

19th May 2026

Time

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location

Camp Hill Community Centre, Dayrell Road NN4 9RR

Event
District CubJam
When

23rd May - 29th May

Time

All Day

Location

To be Confirmed.

Event
District Scout KAS & Shooting and Rifle Competition
When

30th May

Time

All Day

Location

Overstone Scout Camping and Activity Centre

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Search for your nearest Scout Group by entering your postcode, then hit search!

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Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

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Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035