Hotlist
This section only contains sites of the utmost quality, ones that provide a wide range of services. In addition it features a Website of the Month feature.
Top Scouting Websites
Scoutbase
The official UK Scout Association site
Covers all things scouting related.
Highly Recommended
Scouts.org.uk
The official UK Scout Association site
A more corporate and public facing site
Top Scouting Websites
Pine Tree Web
History of Scouting
An absolute wealth of information. Must see
Scouts Canada
The official Canadian Scout site
An excellent and well designed site
Scouting Ireland
Scouting in Ireland
Contains a wealth of useful material
Previous Websites of the Month: 2008
Hunkin's Experiments
A good set of experiments for kids
http://www.hunkinsexperiments.com/
An excellent site to help you with the Scientist badge with over 200 experiments.
Ronnie Sunshines
An outdoor store
An online store selling some items that are not so easy to find elsewhere.
Centurion ESU
An ESU in Hornchurch, GLNE
http://www.centurionesu.org.uk/
A good site with plenty of details on their activities
ScoutBox
A collection of ideas and resources for Scout leaders
A very good site with some excellent and relevant information
1st Arundel Scouts
An excellent Group site
http://www.arundelscouts.org.uk/
This site contains a good deal of information about what Arundel Scouts get up to.
CATVOG
July 2008
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
http://www.catvog.org/adultsupport/programmeideas.php
A very good site with some useful programme ideas
Network Merseyside
June 2008
An excellent Network site
This site contains a great deal of useful information and resources for those in the Scout Network.
High Viz Shop
May 2008
An excellent source of all things high vis
Very useful for things like night hikes and outdoor activities
Pioneering made easy
April 2008
An excellent site for those interested in pioneering
http://pioneeringmadeeasy.co.uk/
This site provides a wealth of advice for those who want to tackle some proper pioneering
New Zealand Scouts
March 2008
Does their country proud
This site contains a vast amount of programme resources and ideas
Netherlands Scout Shop
February 2008
Some interesting items
http://www.shop.scouting.nl/international.htm
Definately worth a browse
Ropes and Poles
January 2008
A blog that contains some very good ideas and help for pioneering projects
http://ropesandpoles.blogspot.com/
Worth a look for anyone interested in pioneering, from those just starting to those 'old hands' at it
Previous Websites of the Month: 2007
Kettering Gang Show
December 2007
A very good site for their gang show
http://www.kettering-gangshow.co.uk/
This show does their gang show proud
Land Navigation
November 2007
Absolutely outstanding explanation of how to use a prismatic compass
This site has a massive amount of information and resources related to using this compass and using a compass in general
B&D Explorers
October 2007
An Explorer website for the Scout District of Barking & Dagenham designed completely by an Explorer in one of the Units.
http://www.barking-dagenham-scouts.org.uk/explorers/
A very good site designed completely by Explorers
Centurion ESU
September 2007
An Explorer Unit based in Hornchurch. Good information on their activities.
http://www.centurionesu.org.uk/
A good Unit site.
The Space Place
August 2007
Whilst aimed at American Cubs this resource from NASA is excellent for Cubs in any country
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/cubscouts/
An excellent set of links and ideas to help with the Astronomy badge.
World Scout Jamboree
July 2007
Outstanding information on the biggest celebration of Scouting ever
The 21st World Scout Jamboree will help mark the Centenary of Scouting, with over 40,000 Scouts attending from almost every country in the world.
Guiding Works
June 2007
A good Guide site with plenty of resources for all in Scouting
This site has some very useful resources for all involved in Scouting and is well worth a look.
1st Willingham
May 2007
A very attractive site with good information on the group
http://www.1stwillingham.org.uk/
This site is rather easy on the eye and attractive to young people. Well worth a look.
Walk London
April 2007
A brilliant free resource
http://www.walklondon.org.uk/leaflets.asp
Walk London offer free London Loop leaflets. The London Loop goes all the way around London in 24 sections. Each leaflet is good enough to be all that you need to hand to a Patrol. They will be able to find their way to and from the section, along the route, and will find points of interest along the way.
Qedoc
March 2007
An outstanding program
Qedoc includes a free quiz maker and quiz player (that is, it is free if you make the quizzes available under a creative commons license). This quiz software is fully featured and very easy to use and can be used to provide a wide range of resources for Scouting.
Project 818
February 2007
An excellent project
http://www.explorersproject.org.uk/
Project 818 is an excellent way of giving service, learning and having fun at the same time
Online Scouters Library - Clipart
January 2007
An outstanding collection
http://clipart.usscouts.org/library/
Although heavily American biased there are some useful gems here
Previous Websites of the Month: 2006
Lenticular Clouds
December 2006
A brilliant collection of cloud photos
http://pic1.funtigo.com/valuca/?g=25544746&cr=1
Beautiful as well as instructive
Safety Toon Colouring Pages
November 2006
A useful link for Cub and Beaver leaders
http://www.survivealive.org/toons/
Well worth a look when running the safety badges
EScouts Route Hiker
October 2006
A free web based program for producing routecards of all types
An excellent tools
First Aid Advice (St. John Ambulance)
September 2006
Useful information from the experts
http://www.sja.org.uk/firstaid/info/
Some excellent and clear advice
Oxfordshire Scouting
August 2006
A nice design with content for everyone
Useful 'splash' page for 2007
Charlton Kings Scouts (7th Cheltenham)
July 2006
A nice looking website with some good info on the group and its history
http://www.charltonkingsscouts.org.uk/
Nice design
4th Rochford
June 2006
An excellent group site
http://www.4th-rochford.org.uk/
A nice, clean, crisp design
Campfire Leaders Club
May 2006
A club for campfire leaders where they can swap information, songs, hints and tips
http://www.itsafrogslife.net/goodbook/campclub.htm
If you are a campfire leader this is well worth a look
Compass Dude
April 2006
An excellent website for all things compass
Go look dude!
Go For A Walk
March 2006
Some excellent walks along with good accompanying maps
http://www.go4awalk.com/walks/freewalksmap.php
Go for a walk!
The Jungle Book Collection
February 2006
A list of Jungle Book stories and related material with descriptions
http://www.junglebook-collection.nl/
Good background information for Jungle Book themes
Berkshire Scouts - Our Way
January 2006
An excellent source of information for programme ideas
http://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/ourway/archive.html
A good set of resources that will serve leaders well and not just in their county
Previous Websites of the Month: 2005
Letchworth & Baldock District Scouts
December 2005
A nicely laid out district site
http://www.lbdscouts.org.uk/site/
Doing good service to their district
3rd Hazel Grove
November 2005
A good troop site with plenty of information on their numerous activities
Take a look through all their information on offer
1st Adderbury Scout Troop
October 2005
A good troop site with plenty of information on their numerous activities
http://www.btinternet.com/~adderburyscouts/
Check out what other Troops are up to
Apex Challenge
September 2005
An interesting site with plenty of details on the event
http://www.apexchallenge.co.uk/
Get out there and get active on the Apex!
Scouting Electronic Kit Building
August 2005
Contains some very useful resources for building certain electronic components
Good website and a good supplier of kits
Sutton District Scouting
July 2007
A well laid out, quality District site
http://www.suttonscouts.org.uk/
A good site for those in the District and some useful downloads and resources
Cae Llwyd
June 2005
Nicely designed and clearly laid out, a credit to the campsite
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/caellwyd/index2.htm
A nice example of a campsite website
Eurojam
May 2005
The site to check up on the latest goings on at the European Jamboree...good design and excellent content.
Outstanding
Boy Scout Trail
April 2005
Although specifically for the American Scouting movement this is a good example of a Scouting resource site
A good example of a useful resources to Scouters
E-Quartermaster System
March 2005
E-Quartermaster is a Microsoft Access based inventory system, designed for use by scout troops.
http://www.leicesterwalk.co.uk/eqm/
A very useful program for those Quartermasters out there
Ultimate Camp Resource
February 2005
An excellent site with a wide variety of useful camping related resources
http://www.ultimatecampresource.com/
Very clean and smooth layout
Mid Cornwall Explorer Scout Forums
January 2005
A website that serves the needs of Explorers
http://www.izonedesign.co.uk/explorers/uk/
An unusal choice perhaps for website of the month but it shows how a website can be adpated and used for a specific target audience. And it does it well.
Previous Websites of the Month: 2004
Newbiggin Hall Scouts
December 2004
A good group website
http://www.newbigginhallscouts.org.uk/
Nice layout that does the group proud
Scouting in West Lancashire
November 2004
County website serving West Lancashire
http://www.westlancashirescouts.org.uk/
Has plenty of information relavent to members of the county
Cyclone (Central Yorkshire County)
October 2004
County website serving Central Yorkshire
Very nice clean layout that serves the county well
Wallington, Carshalton & District Scouting
September 2004
Easy to view site with some good resources
Be sure to check out the Badge Requirement section of the resources
Project 815
August 2004
Environmentally aimed project open to older Scouts and Explorers
http://www.project815.scoutcamp.org.uk/
Interesting to look through all the photos
Campfire Chaos
July 2004
A nicely designed site with some excellent information available.
http://www.campfirechaos.org.uk/
Not just songs and stunts but how to start a campfire and other useful tips
West Lancashire
June 2004
A good design with plenty of information and resources.
http://www.westlancashirescouts.org.uk/
There is a large amount of useful information here for the local leaders
Eurojam Live
May 2004
Get involved in a jamboree
Some good program ideas as well as information about the excellent jamboree
1st Ashton
April 2004
Clear design, useful Info sheets too
http://www.wiganscouts.org.uk/1stashton/
Infosheets are a useful addition to any Scout leaders library. Plenty of other resources too.
Stevenage
March 2004
A district site serving local scouting well
http://www.stevenagescouting.org.uk/
Clear layout this is a busy site which reflects local Scouting well
Wiltshire
February 2004
A nicely designed site with lots to offer those in and out of the county
http://www.wiltshirescouts.org.uk/
This site is obviously a useful resources to its members and provides a good service
West Lancashire
January 2004
A good design with plenty of information and resources.
http://www.westlancashirescouts.org.uk/
Information on everything that leaders in a county would be looking for
Previous Websites of the Month: 2003
2nd Twyning
December 2003
Nice looking website containing a good deal of relavent information
http://www.twyningscouts.org.uk/
A nice example of a group site
Excel Route Cards (D of E)
November 2003
An excellent route card system ... very useful
http://www.sys-tech.co.uk/dofe/
The downloadable program and database make short work of route card calculations
Scouts
October 2003
A corporate version of Scoutbase for The Scout Association
The site has had a makeover...and its looking good
Cae Llwyd Campsite
September 2003
Decent layout with some good photos
http://mysite.freeserve.com/caellwyd/index2.htm
Take a look at the photos, videoes and vr quicktime
Essex Scouts
August 2003
Very nice design with plenty of info. on the county, its groups and what they get up to
http://www.essexscouts.org.uk/
Very useful county website model...other counties would do well to take note of their content
7th Southampton (Bassett)
July 2003
Nice design, well laid out and contains some interesting information
http://www.bassett-scouts.org.uk/
A nice design to the site...contains a good deal of information on the group and its activities
Brownsea Island
June 2003
Some good historical and modern information
http://www.brownsea-island.org.uk/
A website that serves the 'first campsite' very well
Buckingham & Winslow
May 2003
Good design with a good deal of information
Clear design...interesting take on photo galleries
Clwyd
April 2003
Very good design and use of colour, plenty to look at
http://www.clwyd-scouts.org.uk/
Fairly nice design with some interesting bits and pieces
Escouts
March 2003
Excellent site...the good people there offer free hosting to UK Scout Groups
Contains some useful stuff and offer an outstanding service
1st Stotfold
February 2003
A well designed, nice looking site with plenty of information available.
http://www.stotfoldscouts.org.uk/
A lot of work has been done by the scouts themselves
Crawfordsburn Scout Centre
January 2003
A wide variety of useful, camping related, information
http://www.crawfordsburn-scoutcentre.org.uk/
The camping skills section in particular is a mine of useful information
Previous Websites of the Month: 2002
1st Sandhurst Scouts
December 2002
Clear design with some useful downloads
http://www.sandhurstscouts.co.uk/
Be sure to visit the document section..there are a couple of very useful downloads available.
Berkshire Scouts
November 2002
Simple and effective design
http://www.berkshirescouts.org.uk/
Simple and effective design...
Southeast District Activity Team
October 2002
Interesting site with a good concept.
http://www.sedate.fsnet.co.uk/
Make a change from reading boring old group and district sites, visit the activity team website.
Midlothian Area
September 2002
Excellent design with a promising future
http://www.midlothianscouts.com/
Making good use of technology the design leaves a great deal of opportunity in the future.
Buckingham & Winslow
August 2002
Good design with a good deal of information
Nice design that will easily allow expansion of the existing information and photo galleries.
33rd Gleniffer
July 2002
Interesting quiz, games and information
Some nice online games, a quiz, an interesting site.
1st Farndon
June 2002
Group site with photos and some graphics/resources for download
Nice design, useful information and downloads
4th Tyldesley
May 2002
Nice design, useful and interesting
http://www.4thtyldesley.co.uk/
Nice clear design, plenty of interesting information on the group and on scouting skills in general.
Pioneering Projects
April 2002
Nice simple site with plenty of ideas
http://www.pioneeringprojects.org/
A good list of projects, many of which are generally useful at camp.
3rd Inverness
March 2002
Good design, pleny of information on the group, nice pioneering piece
http://www.3rd-inverness.fsnet.co.uk/
The pioneering piece is particularly tongue-in- cheek yet informative...the site contains a good deal of interesting and relavent material
Clwyd Area Scouts
February 2002
Nice design, plenty to look at
http://www.clwyd-scouts.org.uk/
Nice colourful design...offers a fair amount to browse and look at with some good information.
Greater London North East
January 2002
Info on the county, its activities and structure
http://www.glne-scouts.org.uk/
Clean design, plenty of information on what the county gets up to. Includes calendar, photos and reports section as well as newsletters.
Previous Websites of the Month: 2001
Barking & Dagenham
December 2001
Clear design with lots of information
http://www.barking-dagenham-scouts.org.uk/
A simple design. Contains a wealth of information on Scouting in general as well as details on the district. Extensive event and photo gallery areas.
Scouting Milestones
November 2001
A very interesting collection of early Scouting material
http://www.scouting.milestones.btinternet.co.uk/
Colin Walker has collected an excellent selection of material, some personal experiences, on Scouting and its history. Well worth a look.
Surrey Scouts
October 2001
A long term favourite of SR...always up to date and interesting
http://www.surrey-scouts.org.uk/
An excellent County website...simple, effective, interesting, fully packed, up to date. A good resource and advert for Surrey.
joti.org
September 2001
Jamboree on the internet...every 'connected' scout should take a look at this site
Useful and important information on getting scouting connected across the internet .
scoutbadges.com
August 2001
An excellent site for those collectors among us
Offer a wide range of scout badges including made to order items.
Ventures.org.uk
July 2001
Everything a venture could want...well almost
A good deal of information and 'fun' directly relevant to those in Ventures.
Greater London South East
June 2001
Well designed website, informative and interesting
Interesting design with some useful information on the county and its members.
3rd Gidea Park
May 2001
Good design...good website
Effective and attractive design with some interesting information. Good website.
Leicestershire Scouts Sub Aqua Unit
April 2001
Very interesting, good design, excellent photos
Unusual but a good site...the photos are of a high quality and make interesting viewing.
Scouts
March 2001
An excellent 'advert' for UK Scouting
An official UK Scout Association website, primarily aimed at prospective new members.
Scouter - Net Compass
February 2001
An absolute mine of information
http://www.scouter.com/compass/
An excellent selection of information and links.
Brighton
January 2001
Nice design with a good deal of local information.
http://www.brighton-scouts.org.uk/
Nice design, useful local info. A good 'template' for District sites
Previous Websites of the Month: 2000
18th Georgetown North
December 2000
First Class site...packed full of information and resources...very good resources
Outstanding resource...makes very interesting reading and the First Aid section is excellent
Scouting Ireland CSI
November 2000
Contains many useful resources. Info on camping, pioneering, knots, countryside and much more. Idea banks and programme ideas for all sections and many leader resources.
http://homepage.eircom.net/~cbsi/
Very useful resource for any scouting movement..
2nd Onchan
October 2000
A huge collection of varied song types along with a few good links
A very nice design, attractive yet easy to use. The site holds some useful information on scouting activities as well as some interesting material for the younger people among us.
Becky's Campfire Songbook
September 2000
A huge collection of varied song types along with a few good links
http://dragon.sleepdeprived.ca/songbook/songbook_index.htm
This site contains many campfire songs. Split into several sections each one contains an alphabetical list of songs. As well as campfire songs there are plenty of ideas for campfire stunts or skits to be found too. There are also a few good links to related sites. Take a look.
Hurricane District - Pioneering
August 2000
Excellent!
http://www.hurricanedistrict.org/pioneering.htm
If you have the vaguest interest in knots or pioneering then you must look at this site. Packed full of diagrams and ideas on pioneering projects there is something for everyone here. With a particularly good selection of Gateways, towers and bridges you can make that one off project or simply transform your camp. They also have a fair selection of fun items and useful camp gadgets to try your hand at. They welcome any additions you care to make (simply sketch it down and send it along). Have a look, it will be worth your time.
Mohawk Wolf Cub Pack
July 2000
Excellent!
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/ Gorge/1066/
Quite simply this is a ‘Must See’ site. Well designed and laid out it is packed full of information and ideas for cubs and leaders alike. There is simply far too much content to do it justice by listing here, with jokes, pictures and sounds to keep the young ones amused as well as many good ideas and resources for the scout leader. In particular there is some excellent information on what the group gets up too along with some brilliant photographs. It certainly is eye opening to see what our cousins in Canada get up too, going hiking into bear country sure beats walking down to the local campsite! I suggest that you have a good long look at this site, I know I did.