The camp with Mr Swan, the Gandalf of the swan world. Scouts from Snowdon and Scafell camped together at our 2018 summer camp. On Saturday we drove up (took around five hours). We arrived with a nasty wind. It was a big challenge to get our event tent up. We had Scouts and adults weig

Three Scouts from Scafell troop and two Scouts from Snowdon troop entered the District Cooking Competition. There were some very tasty dishes including Italian Chicken Satay, Spaghetti Bolognaise, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, Eton Mess and Budino Di Cioccolato. Out of 13 teams, Snowdon w

“That was so much fun” said one scout as they left the climbing room and moved into the caving room. “Who is going to be the zombie this time?” Is met with a chorus of “Me!”.  The rest of the scouts get a 30 second head start into the caving system

We are pleased to announce the initial details of summer camp 2017 – please download and read Summer Camp 2017 – 28th Snowdon Troop – Initial Letter We are running a joint camp with the 29th Croydon Scouts this year – in recent years both our troop and the 29th

Congratulations to the two teams from 28th Croydon who entered the county cooking competition. Scafell came joint third with 53 points.  Snowdon came joint 11th with 50 points. Full results Also an apology.  I sneaked in to take some photos.  At that time Snowdon were being judged, so

Five scouts from 28th Croydon and dozens of over scouts from other troops simulated a survival situation Pinewood Scout Centre on 9 April 2016. The morning we spent brushing up our skills that would help us in a survival situation.  Ask one of them what way is north just by looking at

Six intrepid scouts traipsed to Hook to represent 28th Croydon scouts in Greater London South West county cooking competition. The theme was  A Meal Fit for Today and our scouts choose menus based on that. Team A choose a start of mozzarella cheese and tomato which was beautifully pre

Snowdon Troop Summer Camp 2015 – Drum Hill Campsite Derbyshire We departed on Saturday morning in a van and minibus loaded to the gunwhales for a week of fun in Derbyshire. The site was beautiful and very quiet – we were the only group there for most of the time. We did a

Please remember that the deadline for reserving a place on the Snowdon Troop Summer Camp at Drum Hill Scout Activity Centre inDerbyshire is Friday 23rd January – please return your form with the deposit ASAP.   To download the form form follow this link Initial Letter

We have agreed the dates for Snowdon Troop Summer Camp 2015 Saturday 25th July – Friday 31st July 2015 We are planning an exciting trip, and will confirm the details in the next few weeks.

  At Church Parade on 19th October 2014, Genny Dunbar received two very special awards from the District Team to recognise her long and dedicated service to the Group and to Scouting. She was awarded with the “Silver Acorn” along with a 25 years of service badge. R

12 Scouts and 4 Adults from the Snowdon Troop spent the weekend of 24th – 26th October at Downe Scout Activity Centre. We were promised horrible weather on Friday night and Sunday, but it turned out to be pretty good all weekend. Activities included Pedal Go-Karts, Rifle Shootin

We set off early on Friday 29th August with 13 Scouts and 4 leaders – our destination – Tonbridge. This was the starting point for our 2 day 26 Km Canoe Trip along The River Medway. We carried all the necessary kit (tents, food, stoves and personal clothing) for our overni

We are planning a camp for the first weekend of half term. We will be going to Downe Scout Campsite And Activity Centre – Bird House Ln, Downe, Orpington, Kent BR6 7LJ Please download and complete the form and make payment before the closing date of 28th September 2014 Half Term

Here is the programme document for you to print out and put on the fridge ! If there are any changes to the activities listed, we will let you know by mail.28TH CROYDON SCOUTS Programme Sept – Dec 2014 – Snowdon Troop

All Scouts from 28th Croydon Scouts were invited to take part in three sessions of water activities at South Norwood Lake. Recently unofficially renamed ‘Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Lake’, the local beauty spot provides an invaluable local resource to learn skills in sailing, c

Programme Details Published All the Snowdon Troop meetings and activities that are planned so far have been entered into the calendar. I have also attached a PDF of the programme for you to print out and put on the fridge door ! Another exciting term lined up – we are discussing

On Sunday 12th May, 3 teams from the Snowdon troop took part in the District Checkpoint Challenge. This is a short hike where the teams complete a challenge at every checkpoint – that and attempt to transport a Pringle round the entire course without breaking it ! Some of the ch

The details of the Scout Summer Camp have been loaded to the website – please read – as places are limited, please follow the instructions to apply for a place. 2013 Summer Camp – Initial Letter

28TH CROYDON SCOUTS Programme Apr – July 2013 – Snowdon Troop Meeting details and weekend activities have been entered into the calendar – if you want to print a copy of the program, you can download it from the link above. Some of the weekend dates are tentative and