Skills for Life

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

As Scouts, we believe in preparing the young people of Dorking with #SkillsForLife. We bring our community together and help contribute to our local society. Above all, we aim to prepare our young people for better futures.

Welcome to Dorking District

Dorking District Scouts is part of The Scout Association of the United Kingdom and is 1 of 18 Scout Districts which together make up Surrey Scouts.

We provide everyday adventure for 600 young people in the heart of the Surrey Hills.

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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
SCRAM
When

20th Jun

Time

All Day

Location

TBC

Event
KIX
When

21st Aug - 30th Aug

Time

All Day

Location

Kandersteg, Switzerland

Event
KIX
When

19th Aug 2029 - 26th Aug 2029

Time

All Day

Location

Kandersteg, Switzerland

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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