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Lancaster · Morecambe · Heysham · Carnforth

Skills for life,
right on the Bay.

Fun, challenge and adventure for over 1,450 young people aged 4 to 25 across North Lancashire.

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Local Scouts kayaking on the River Lune in North Lancashire
On the water

Kayaking on the Lune & hiking in the Forest of Bowland — real local adventures for young people across Lonsdale.

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Adventures for every age

Six sections, one journey from age 4 to 25.

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Squirrels

4–6 years

Play, learn and get outdoors.

Beavers

6–8 years

Try new things, make friends.

Cubs

8–10½ years

Master new skills, have adventures.

Scouts

10½–14 years

Explore the world, challenge yourself.

Explorers

14–18 years

Take the lead, embrace change.

Network

18–25 years

Be the best you can be.

Groups across the District

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1st Lancaster

LA1

Our oldest Group, right in the heart of Lancaster — running Squirrels right through to Scouts.

SquirrelsBeaversCubsScouts

4th Morecambe

LA4

A thriving Group on the Morecambe seafront — big on adventure and camps.

BeaversCubsScouts

2nd Carnforth

LA5

Serving the north of the District, with strong outdoor and expedition traditions.

SquirrelsBeaversCubsScouts

1st Heysham

LA3

A friendly Group covering Heysham and the surrounding villages.

BeaversCubsScouts

8th Lancaster

LA2

Family-run Group with a busy programme of camps and days away.

SquirrelsBeaversCubsScoutsExplorers

Young people are waiting. Could you help?

We have waiting lists in several sections. Give an hour, a term, or just a skill — we'll train and support you.

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1,450+

young people in Lonsdale

~250

volunteer roles needed

What's on

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  • Apr26

    St George's Day Parade

    Lancaster Castle

  • Jun19

    Lonsdale District Camp

    Forest of Bowland

  • May9

    Cubs Survival Overnight

    1st Lancaster Scout Hut

  • Jul4

    Beavers Water Day

    Morecambe Seafront

Over a century of Scouting

Press clippings, photographs and Group histories from over a century of Scouting in the District — kept in its own easy-to-browse section so it never crowds out joining information.

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  1. 1908

    First Scout troops form

    Scouting arrives in Lancaster within months of the movement's founding.

  2. 1909

    The earliest press clippings

    Our archive begins — newspaper cuttings record local Scout activities.

  3. 1919

    Lonsdale District established

    The District takes its formal shape as local Groups organise together.

  4. 1929

    Jamboree celebrations

    Local Scouts join national gatherings marking the coming of age of Scouting.

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Every volunteer is trained, vetted and supported. Concerns can be raised with the District team at any time.

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