Top 10 festive gifts for the Scout in your Life
The challenge of seasonal shopping can be daunting, and we all want to avoid waste by buying a present that can be truly cherished.
To make things easier for you, we’re breaking down the top 10 festive gifts for the Scout in your life, including indoor and outdoor activities. No matter the age, gender, naughtiness or niceness of the person you’re gifting – the perfect gift for this Scout is on our list.
10. Squirrel soft toy
£5, buy Squirrel soft toy at Scout Store
This year is our Squirrels’ first ever festive season!
Meet the lovely Squirrel cuddly toy – great for hugs. He’ll do well at keeping your Squirrel Scout company on sleepovers and camping trips and is also eco-friendly and made from recycled plastic.
This is the gift your Squirrel Scout will be reminiscing about many sections down the line.
9. Scouts knitted Christmas stocking
£5, buy Christmas stocking at Scout Store
This festive knitted Christmas stocking featuring the Scouts logo on the cuff is the perfect size for sweets, treats, and other small gifts.
Made from 100% cotton, it has a sturdy hanging loop so it can easily be hung on Christmas Eve, ready for Santa to fill.
8. The Bottled Baking Co. gingerbread brownie mix
£6.60, buy gingerbread brownie mix at Scout Store
Award winning, thick and fudgy, chocolate filled, lightly spiced brownies, stuffed with crumbled Lottie Shaws ginger biscuits…
Do we need to say anymore?
You’ll get at least 12 large slices of festive cheer from this indulgent treat.
7. Scouts sherpa lined zip up hoodie
£38, buy hoodie at Scout Store
This cosy zip up hoodie is lined for warmth and comfort. Super snuggly, it’s perfect for chilly nights around the campfire or wintry walks outdoors.
The hoodie features an embossed real leather Scouts logo badge, making it ideal for everyday wear as well as for Scouts activities.
6. Scouts Christmas pyjama set
From £18, buy pyjama set at Scout Store
Everyone knows Christmas is about making memories and embarrassing your very own family Scrooge.
So get ready for some festive family photos in these Christmas pyjamas – there’s a size available for every member of the family.
5. Scouts sterling silver acorn cufflinks
£48, buy acorn cufflinks at Scout Store
This is the gift for a Scout who always demonstrates Scout values, no matter the occasion. Someone who wears their heart (or acorn) on their sleeve.
These solid sterling silver cufflinks have an intricate acorn design and are perfect for smart events. The cufflinks are presented in Kraft gift box featuring the Scouts logo.
4. The Original Den Kit
£32, buy Original Den Kit at Scout Store
The authentic, real, pukka, bona fide, truly Original Den Kit. Created especially for the inventive, creative, imaginative, ingenious and truly original you!
3. Top Trumps Scouts badges
£5, buy Top Trumps at Scout Store
A fabulous, fun set of Top Trumps cards with the theme of Scouts badges.
The perfect present for a young Scout, this pack is also great for group use in the Scout meeting place or on camp. Each activity is scored on Skill, Adventure, Teamwork and Challenge.
Not only is playing this Top Trumps game enormous fun, but it also highlights some of the potentially undiscovered badges that can be achieved across all sections.
2. Scouts sterling silver acorn necklace
£48, buy acorn necklace at Scout Store
This beautifully crafted solid sterling silver acorn charm necklace will make a cherished Scouts gift. The perfect Christmas gift to say a special ‘thank you’.
1. Scouts Monopoly board game
£24.50, buy Scouts Monopoly at Scout Store
At number 1, it’s fun for the whole family – this classic festive board game with a Scouts twist.
It features some of our most iconic Scout locations, from Gilwell Park to Kandersteg International Scout Centre. You’ll want to avoid landing on ‘camp fees’ and ‘termly fees’ and picking up cards that say things like ‘Your minibus has failed its MOT. Pay M50…’
This Scout Monopoly board game will make an excellent gift for a dedicated Scout and their friends or family.
Happy holidays to all our volunteers and members! We hope this list sparked some exciting ideas for end of year fun. May your gifts be sent with love; your season be filled with joy and your bellies filled with Brussel sprouts (just eat them – they’re good for you!).
All these gifts and more are available at Scout Store.