International
International activities are some of the core elements of Scouting today. Scouting gives young people the chance to experience new cultures, meet new people and learn about the world they live in. Opportunities for International experiences range from Penpals and Weekends Away, to full Expeditions and Jamborees
For further information on International, or help to start your own expedition, please contact the Hampshire International Commissioner International@scouts-hants.org.uk.
Latest News
HSX Antarctica at BBC Radio Solent
2nd February 2019
Joe Doherty, our intrepid South Pole explorer, was interviewed live on BBC Radio Solent on the Thursday breakfast show by Julian Clegg. The interview covered Joe’s successes and challenges during the expedition, the history of the HSX Antarctica expedition, and the music that kept... Read More
Joe Doherty – First Scout to Ski to the Scout Pole and Kite-Ski Back
24th January 2019
After 2044 km and 61 days, Joe Doherty reached the end of his Antarctic expedition, having skied from the Messner Start to the South Pole and kite-skied back to Hercules Inlet. This is an awesome achievement, and our congratulations go to Joe and to... Read More
Joe Doherty, Hampshire Scout, reaches the South Pole
7th January 2019
Joe Doherty from Hampshire Scouting reached the South Pole earlier today. This is an absolutely incredible achievement, and Joe takes his place alongside the Everest 2007 summiteers as an HSX legend. Read more about Joe’s expedition at https://www.hsxantarctica.org.uk Now the second part of the expedition... Read More
HSX Antarctica Expedition
8th December 2018
Our intrepid polar adventurer Joe Doherty is now well into his expedition to Antarctica. You can follow his adventures on the HSX Antarctica webpage – click Read More for links. Joe started his epic trek three weeks ago and has now skied halfway to... Read More
European Scout Jamboree – Closing Date 25th October 18
15th October 2018
Closing Date is 25th October 18 – Act Now Hampshire County Scouts have been given a unit for the European Scout Jamboree (ESJ), which will be in Gdansk, Poland in July 2020, along with 5 IST places. We are therefore now looking to recruit... Read More
23rd Annual International Workshop
11th September 2018
23rd Annual International Workshop URC Church, London Street, Basingstoke RG21 7NU on Saturday 17th November from 10.30 to 15.00 (was 10th November). This workshop is Hampshire’s annual networking event to share ideas and activities relating to exploration, global awareness and global concerns. In the... Read More
Scouts Against Malaria – Latest Newsletter – 12, Sept 18
11th September 2018
Hi Everybody, Scouts Against Malaria (SAM) is a program for all Scout sections, to raise awareness here in the UK, and to help provide nets and education in Africa. Its latest newsletter is now available – newsletter 12 AC region special More information is available... Read More
International Opportunities for Summer 2020
30th August 2018
We have three major International opportunities for the Summer 2020 for current older Scouts, Explorers and leaders. As a result, we wanted to present these three opportunities at the same time, so anybody that is interested, can easily compare them. All three expeditions... Read More
Hampshire Unit for European Scout Jamboree – July 2020
30th August 2018
Hampshire County Scouts have been given a unit for the European Scout Jamboree (ESJ), which will be in Gdansk, Poland in July 2020, along with 5 IST places. We are therefore now looking to recruit 36 young people and 4 leaders to make up... Read More
National Tanzania 2020 Expedition – Applications now open
7th August 2018
Scout HQ has launched the latest in its series of National Expeditions – Tanzania 2020. This is a follow on from Hampshire County Scouts past expeditions to Tanzania in 2012, 2015 and 2017, with the expedition leader remaining the same – Jools Sore (ACC(International)... Read More