Kander 26
23rd July - 1st August 2026An international adventure to Switzerland to the International Scout Centre, KISC.
Kander26 Expedition
Join Scouts and Explorers from Basingstoke East plus Network members from across Basingstoke on an unforgettable journey to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland. Nestled in the breathtaking Swiss Alps at 1,200 meters above sea level, KISC is a hub for Scouts from around the globe.
Every year, tens of thousands of Scouts flock to KISC, drawn by its vibrant camaraderie, exhilarating activities, and stunning natural beauty. With a wide range of excursions right at your doorstep, KISC promises a unique international Scouting experience that you won’t want to miss! This incredible journey will take place from 23rd July to 1st August 2026.
Our initial applications for this event have now closed, however there are still limited seats available on the coach and we are happy to continue taking new participants until our travel providers inform us it’s full. Please register here.
Please note that we must confirm availability with our travel provider to confirm your place. Deposits will be due immediately.
What to expect
Get ready for an unforgettable international Scout adventure with Kander26! Experience breathtaking views and meet fellow Scouts from around the world as you participate in thrilling activities and explore the stunning local area.
KISC is home to the mini internal Jamboree and embodies the vision of Sir Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the World Scout Movement. As soon as you arrive at 1,200 meters above sea level, you’ll feel that you’re in a truly special place.
Who can attend?
- Scouts from across Basingstoke East groups who will be aged 12 or more at the start of the event.
- Explorers from Basingstoke East.
- Basingstoke Network (East & West)
If you are interested in attending as an adult volunteer, please check our adult section below.
What’s included?
The cost of Kander26 will include coach travel to and from KISC including ferry crossings, food and drink throughout the event (except first packed lunch), camping fees, group camping equipment, insurance plus activities and excursions.
Personal kit is not included in the event cost. We are looking to create an event hoody and badge, plus you’ll receive a custom event necker.
Cost?
The cost to attend Kander26 is £1,295.
As an international Scouting event fundraising options can be utilised for attendance and there are grants that can also be applied for to help cover the cost.
A deposit of £95 is due by 1st December 2024. The balance is then payable in two parts by July 2025 and April 2026.
How to register
To attend Kander26 please register here and complete the short registration form. It should only take around a minute to complete. We’ll then request your OSM records from your group.
Once registered you’ll recieve an invoice from us to pay your deposit payment. This can be made via Bank Transfer or Card payment using the instructions on the link.
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Our Event Team
This is our team of volunteers who will be leading this exciting adventure.
Jack Tracy
Event Lead
Jack is one of our District Lead Volunteers for Basingstoke East Scouts. Jack has led the organising of some of our largest events such as Beastly and District Hikes.
Catriona Gibbon
Event Lead
Catriona is a leader within 2nd Basingstoke (Sherfield) and brings the experience of previously worked for a summer in Kandersteg.
Jade Gibbons
Event Team
Jade is a familar face amongst many of our programme areas from running her own Squirrel Drey through to supporting many District Cub, Scout & Explorer events.
Marty Lee
Event Team
Running one of our Scout sections based in 1st Popley, Martin has a wealth of knowledge of Scouting and will be well known to many of our participants.
Peter Morgan
Event Team
Peter runs the Scout section within 8th Basingstoke and is recognised by many of our participants as regularly attends District events at all levels. He’s also a Zone lead within our BEASTLY team.
Sam Lloyd
Event Team
Sam is heavily involved in our top awards so will be recongised by many of our Explorers. He brings a great perspective to the event to help support those working towards their Platinum and Diamond Awards.
Tim Gibbons
Event Team
Tim will also be a familiar face to many, as he looks supports our Scout sections across the district. Tim has been involved in many large events and is a great chef!
Paul Hogan-Williams
UK Support
Paul is another of our District Lead Volunteers who will be supporting from an organisation and as UK Support for the event.