County Calendar Guide - February 2019

2019 CALENDAR & GUIDE

Hertfordshire Scouts Activity Centres Get outdoors more.

Getting young people outdoors is a big part of what we do and our centres are here to help you make it happen.

VOLUME 1 | FEBRUARY 2019

Centre Contact Details Harmergreen Wood

Tel: 01442 252851 Email: info@harmergreen.org.uk Web: harmergreen.org.uk

Lochearnhead Scout Station

Tel: 020 8236 0040 Email: lochearnhead@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Web: lochearnhead.org.uk

Phasels Wood Activity Centre Tel: 01442 252851 Email: info@phaselswood.org.uk Web: phaselswood.org.uk

Tolmers Activity Centre Tel: 01707 872900 Email: info@tolmers.org.uk Web: tolmers.org.uk

Well End Activity Centre Tel: 01442 252851 Email: info@wellend.org.uk Web: wellend.org.uk

How we manage our centres‌ We see running our Centres as a core part of what we do as Hertfordshire Scouts, and we are constantly working to find creative ways to provide even more support for leaders and opportunities for young people.

The in County Centres are managed by the Activity Centres Management Committee, formed of our Centre Managers and Trustee Members.

Lochearnhead has a dedicated Management Committee, reflecting the specialist nature of the facilities and activities it has on offer and the differences between Scottish and English law.

Both Committees are chaired by a Trustee and report to our County Executive.

Getting young people outdoors is a big part of what we do and our centres are here to help you make it happen.

Throughout 2019 we will be working hard to offer so many reasons to get outdoors more and hope this guide will inspire you to join us.

Tolmers and Phasels Wood will continue to offer the events you know and love – such as CTT and ASAP, along with new events for 2019. We will also be offering more badge days and training than ever before.

Harmergreen Wood our “Back to Basics” centre has benefited from a major refurbishment this winter, with an emphasis on offering simple, sustainable outdoor experiences.

For those looking for a more compact site, Well End continues to be a great place for Beavers and Cubs to experience their first camp.

Our unique “Scout Station” at Lochearnhead in the Scottish Highlands will welcome Scouts from across the County for mountaineering training and summer expeditions.

If there is anything else that you would like to see our centres offer, please talk with Chris and Doug, our Centre Managers or their teams when you visit - or feel free to drop me an e-mail.

We look forward to welcoming you in 2019!

Mark Jefferson Chair – Hertfordshire Scouts Activity Centres Management Committee Mark.Jefferson@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk

February 01

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03

Key: Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

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06

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08

09

10

14

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16

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18

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20

County Modular Training

11

12

13

Archery GB Instructor Award

21

22

23

24

25

Cub Navigator Stage One Beaver Outdoor Challenge Award

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27

28

Badge Days at Phasels Wood

Outdoor Challenge Award

Navigator Stage 1

Explore & Camp Combined

Backwoods Cooking

Introduces Beavers to their ‘My Outdoor Challenge” badge. Includes activities, leaders attend free, bring a packed lunch.

Cost: £15 per person Date: 23/02/2019 Time: 9am - 5pm Join us for a day at camp! An action packed day for beavers, learning the basics of camping and taking the chance to explore Phasels Wood. Participants will earn both their Explore and Camp Craft Activity badges.

Cost: £15 per person Date: 16/03/2019 Time: 9am - 5pm

Master at Arms (Rifles)

Learn the skills required to gain the Scout Master at Arms badge. A weekend of training, culminating in a group competition.

Cost: £35 Date: 27/04/2019 - 28/04/2019

Spend a day roaming our meadows and woodland learning basic navigation skills. Participants will earn the Stage 1 Navigator Award.

Cost: £15 per person Date: 24/02/2019 Time: 9am - 5pm

Through the day cubs will learn how to prepare a fire for cooking, then cook on a stick, in a Billy can and using the embers.

Cost: £15 per person Date: 24/03/2019 Time: 9am - 5pm

Navigator Stage 2 & YNAS Silver Award

Take the next step in the Navigator Award journey, developing further skills. Participants will also have the opportunity to earn the Young Navigators Award.

Cost: £20 per person Date: 23/11/2019 Time: 9am - 5pm

Climbing Badge

Develop climbing skills and progress through the challenges of the different faces of Phasels Wood’s iconic climbing wall. Successful participants will meet the requirements of the Scout Climber badge.

Cost: £35 Date: 18/05/2019 - 19/05/2019

Summer Badge Week

Action packed from beginning to end - Scouts who join us for this week will have the opportunity to earn their Master at Arms, Scout Climber & Survival Skills Badges. Meals are provided from Monday dinner, and tents are supplied.

Cost: £189 Date: 12/08/2019 - 16/08/2019 Master at Arms (Archery) Learn the skills required to gain the Scout Master at Arms badge. A weekend of training, culminating in a group competition.

Cost: £35 Date: 28/10/2019 - 29/10/2019

Chiltern Challenge

Over the weekend teams of five pit their wits against a series of challenges designed to show their skill, ingenuity and team work.

During the day, teams undertake the navigation challenge, our assault course (mud will be provided!) and a series of team challenges. Once darkness falls, the competition continues in the countryside in deepest darkest Hertfordshire. Teams will face the task of navigating to bases around our 20 km course.

Cost: £115 per team of 4/5 + 1 adult Date: 02/03/2019 - 03/03/2019

Duke of Edinborough Residential

Selected weeks during February, April, July, August & October Cost: £65 - Scout discount available

March 01

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03

Key:

04

Chiltern Challenge

11

12

13

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

Pancake Day

14

15

10

Outdoor First Aid Course (Rec 2)

16

17

18

19

20

Beaver Explore & Camp Craft Badge Day Module 38 Skills for Residential Experiences

21

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23

24

25

26

Cubs Backwoods Cooking Badge Day Basic Food Hygiene for Camping Get Outdoors Event

27

28

29

30

31

Mothering Sunday

Chiltern Challenge 2019 What: Teams of Explorer Scouts pit their wits against a series of challenges designed to show their skills, ingenuity and team work Where: Phasels Wood Activity Centre When: Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd March

How Much: £115 per team of 4 or 5 competitors and one adult supporter. Additional supporters £15 per person Food: Saturday evening meal and Sunday breakfast provided

Get Outdoors Event Come and see what we have to offer….

Including self led activity inductions, site tours, a bit of basic training and ideas for your summer programme. Join us for the day or just drop in, some training sessions and tours will subject to advance booking.

Cost: Free of Charge Date: 23/03/2019 Time: 10am - 5pm

April 01

02

Key:

03

04

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

10

NSRA YPS Tutor DofE Gold Award Residential IMC Week 1

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

IMC Week 2

21

22

23

24

St. Georges Day Easter Monday

19

20

Good Friday

25

26

27

28

29

Master At Arms Badge (Rifles) Climbing Permit Training

30

I.M.C. Open to those aged between 13 and 64 the IMC is an Introductory Mountaineering Course run from Hertfordshires Lochearnhead Scout Station. Suitable for complete novices but also catering for the more experienced and leaders.

Consisting of 4 one day hikes to prepare you for a 3 day, two night expedition, enjoying some of Scotland’s finest scenery.

Week 1: Saturday 6th April - Sunday 14th April Week 2: Saturday 13th April - Sunday 21st April

For more information and to book Email: mountaineering@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Tel: 07966 671481

May 01

02

Key:

03

04

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

10

Cubs At Tolmers National Scout Archery Competition

May Bank Holiday

11

12

13

14

15

16

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18

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20

Scout Climbing Badge

21

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25

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27

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29

Spring Bank Holiday Cubjam

30

31

Don’t let the Scouts have all the fun! With many activities, your Cubs won’t get bored!

Cubs At Tolmers (C.A.T.) is an early summer camp organised for Cubs. Tolmers will provide the activities and just let you provide the food and camping equipment for the cubs. £25 per Cub | £10 per Leader/adult | Catering £25+VAT per person tolmers.org.uk/booking-cat

National Scout Archery Competition An opportunity to learn new skills, share experiences and network. This residential weekend will include practical skills sessions, training to run a number of site activities and plenty of ideas for both regular programmes and nights away.

Includes meals from Saturday Breakfast to Sunday Lunchtime. Course commences Saturday morning, accommodation available from Friday night.

Cost: £55 per person Date: 23/02/2019 - 24/02/2019 Time: 9am Saturday - 3pm Sunday Location: Phasels Wood

June 01

02

Key:

03

04

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

10

Outdoor First Aid (Rec 2)

County Modular Training Climbing Permit Training

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

28

29

30

Fathers Day County AGM PL Training Weekend

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

Activity Evening Younger Ones

Phasels Wood Site Specific Training Site specific training is available for leaders who wish to self-run a number of the activities at Phasels Wood. Initially participants will need to complete the practical and theory elements of the syllabus under the tuition of a member of Phasels staff. The training cost is for a session for up to 6 people. Once this has been completed, we will need to monitor at least one group session before signing a leader off for solo self-led sessions.

Activity

Requirements

Cost

Group Size

Crate Stacking

1 hour training and 1 accompanied group session (Required to book this activity as self led).

£25 Training + Group Session

Max. 6 for training/ Max. 2 for accompanied group session

Zip Wire

1.5 hours training and at least 2 accompanied group sessions (Required to book this activity as self led)

£37.50 Training + Group Session

Min. 3 - Max. 6 for training/Max. 2 for accompanied group session

High Ropes

Conversion from climbing permit/SPA/CWA - 1 Hour training and 1 accompanied group session (Required to book this activity as self led)

£25 Training + Group Session

Max. 6 for training/ Max. 2 for accompanied group session

Autobelay Climbing Walls, Rolling Rock & Traverse Walls

1.5 hours training and 1 accompanied group session (Required to book this activity as self led)

£37.50 Training + Group Session

Max. 6 for training/ Max. 2 for accompanied group session

Spider Mountain/ Human Hungry Hippos/Human Table Football

1.5 hours training (Required to book Spider Mountain Self Led)

£37.50 Training + Group Session

Max. 6 for training/ Max. 2 for accompanied group session

Underground Tunnels

1 accompanied group session (Recommended for those with no prior experience)

Group Session

Max. 2

Team Challenges

Team Challenges - 1 accompanied group session (Ideal for new leaders)

Group Session

Max. 2 for session with young people/Max. 6 if trainees are the group

Orienteering/ Nature & Environment/Photo Hunt

1 hour training (Ideal for new leaders)

£15 Training

Max. 6

July 01

02

Key:

03

04

05

DofE Gold Residential

11

12

13

14

22

23

DofE Gold Residential

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

Beavers In Tents

DofE Gold Residential

16

18

17

19

10

20

DofE Gold Residential

Activity Evening Older Ones

21

15

Harmergreen Wood Tolmers

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

Come To Tolmers Week 1 DofE Gold Residential

31

What?

A great opportunity to introduce Beavers to the wonders of camping. An action packed programme with 9 exciting bases, including caving, traversing wall, archery, fire lighting, cooking twists, rope making, knotting, pioneering, sewing, orienteering and nature activities.

When?

12pm Saturday 6th - 12.45pm Sunday 7th July 2019

where?

Well End Activity Centre

how much?

Self Catered: £17 per Beaver £2 per Leader Catered: £25 per Beaver £10 per Leader

for more information & to book visit: wellend.org.uk

Join our unique week of fun, friendship and adventure!

Our theme of “Around the World” aims to inspire Cubs to think about the world around them and the diversity of cultures they might meet on their “travels”. Whilst we will be dressing the site following the theme and using it in our events and entertainment, your support is key in bringing our journey to life.

25th - 31st May 2019

For more information & to book visit: cubjam.org.uk

£175 per Cub

£20 per leader

embrace the madness!

27th july - 10th august 2019 CTT is not just a camp, it’s a fantastic, adventurous, challenging and fun experience.

Come and join many other Scouting and Guiding groups, meet our fabulous Service Crew and embrace the madness! new experiences With a wide range of activities on offer every day, you will be able to do things you’ve never done before... challenge yourself Over the week you are with us, you will get the opportunity to challenge yourself and push your boundaries. that’s entertainment CTT is not just a camp. We encourage everyone to get involved in our flagdown entertainment, including “Tolmers Got Talent”! party like it’s 2019 There are multiple evening activities every night, finishing with the legendary Friday night disco! The leaders get their own entertainment with a live band in our on-site bar, Joy’s Joynt. to book visit: tolmers.org.uk

August 01

02

03

Key:

04

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

10

17

18

19

20

Come To Tolmers DofE Gold Week 2 Residential

11

12

13

14

15

16

Scout Summer Badge Week

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

August Bank Holiday DofE Gold Residential

28

29

30

31

Summer Activity Scheme Our Summer Activity Scheme runs during August each year. It is a great way to come and experience action packed days of activities here at Phasels Wood.

Each day runs 09:00-17:00, early drop off and late pick up are also available.

Drinks, snacks and lunch are included for all participants. ​ Every Wednesday is Bushcraft day with a chance to try fire lighting, shelter building, and backwoods cooking, making use of our 25 acre woodland.

Our activity scheme is for anyone 8-14 years old and all participants will experience at least 6 hours of instructed activities daily.

2019 Dates Week One Monday 5th - Friday 9th August Week Two Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th August Week Three Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd August Week Four Tuesday 27th - Thursday 29th August From £40.00 per day

Special Offer Week One Book Monday 5th - Thursday 8th August and get Friday 9th August Free! £160.00 Week Two - Week Four Book three days in the same week £99.00 Early and Late Early drop off - 08:00 (includes breakfast) £3.50 per day Late pick up - 18:00 £3.50 per day

To book visit: phaselswood.org.uk/sas-booking

September

Key: Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

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ASAP

21

22

Cub Fun Day

23

PHASELS WOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE

ASAP 2019

WHAT IS ASAP? Activity Spectacular At Phasels is an inclusive activities weekend plus fantastic fireworks and evening entertainment. Optional Catering to suit everyone. Open to all Scout and Guide groups.

WHEN: Friday 13th - Sunday 15th September 2019 WHERE: Phasels Wood Activity Centre COST: Scouting • • • • • •

Young person including activities £20.00 Leaders £5.00 Weekend Catering £21.00 (Friday to Sunday) Saturday Day Visitor Young Person £10.00 Saturday Day Visitor Leader £5.00 Day Visitor Catering £8.00 (Lunch & Dinner)

Girl Guides & Non UK Scouts • • • • • •

Young person including activities £24.00* Leaders £6.00* Weekend Catering £21.00 (Friday to Sunday)* Saturday Day Visitor Young Person £12.00* Saturday Day Visitor Leader £6.00* Day Visitor Catering £8.00 (Lunch & Dinner)*

*includes VAT @ 20%

TO BOOK: Visit phaselswood.org.uk to book online, email info@phaselswood.org.uk or call us on 01442 252851

October 01

02

03

04

Key:

05

Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

09

10

18

19

20

Cub Cyclocross County Modular Training

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

Peak Assault

21

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23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

DofE Gold Residential Master At Arms Badge (Archery)

31

18th - 20th October 2019 Peak Assault is Hertfordshire Scouts’ most challenging competition organised for members of the Scout Association aged 14 and over and is now in its 51st year.

The competitors must use their orienteering skills, physical ability and mental strength to navigate their way across unforgiving terrain ‘clipping’ as many checkpoints as they can within the allotted time. The competitors must also carry all the equipment they will need for a night on the hills.

Each year the location is a closely guarded secret, only known to a select few right up until the start of the event. Likely locations are within the National Parks of England and Wales. Some competitors arrive home after a tough weekend not even knowing where they have been There are three competition classes, Explorer (14 – 18), Network (18 – 25) and Senior (25+) and two courses, Mountain (using all the terrain and area available) and Moorland (generally lower terrain and reduced distance). Visiting teams from other Counties or organisations (e.g. Girl Guiding, Cadets) are welcome in all 3 classes.

Training Teams (which have an experienced adult to accompany) can enter the Explorer class.

hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Our Activity Centres are proud to support Peak Assault

November 01

02

03

04

05

Key: Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

06

07

08

12

13

14

15

16

10

Remembrance Sunday

Guy Fawkes Night

11

09

17

18

19

20

27

28

29

30

Green Beret Challenge

21

22

23

24

25

DofE Leader Training Navigator Stage Two YNAS Silver

26

Date: 15th - 17th November 2019 Location: Lees Wood The Green Beret Challenge is a full day’s competition for teams of six.

To achieve the Green Beret Challenge, teams compete in FOUR elements: Orienteering, Assault Course, Challenge Incidents (Daytime) and a Night Exercise.

The Challenge is designed to test a Scouts through a range of physical and intellectual activities. It can also prove to be a significant challenge to their Leadership and Teamwork skills.

No doubt about it, IT’S TOUGH!! However, you can survive, provided you are prepared for the weather and trained beforehand.

Explorer Help Needed!

Lees Wood is owned and operated by Watford North & Watford South Districts

December 01

02

Key: Harmergreen Wood

Lochearnhead

Phasels Wood

Tolmers

Well End

Other

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06

07

08

09

10

13

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Harmergreen Wood closes for Winter

11

12

Well End closes for Christmas

21

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23

Tolmers closes for Christmas Phasels Wood closes for Christmas

24

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27

Boxing Day

Christmas Day

28

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31

When others are hibernating from the cold, staying indoors and watching TV, we know that you’ll have more fun at Fire and Ice. Jam packed with fantastic activities during the day and into the evening, this is an event not to be missed.

thrills and spills

Challenge yourself on our Gyro, High Ropes or some of our other adventurous activities on offer.

special experiences

There’s nothing like a winter camp, come and make some memories that will last a lifetime.

scouts & explorers

guides & rangers

Under 18’s £25

Under 18’s £30 (£25 +VAT*)

Leaders £8

catering £33.60 (£28 +VAT*)

Leaders £9.60 (£8 +VAT*)

to book visit: tolmers.org.uk *Non UK Scout Association groups, are now subject to VAT

Back To Basics Harmergreen Wood is a “Back to Basics” centre, with glades set in 44 acres of ancient woodland, a fantastic setting for bivouacking, survival skills and woodcraft – as well as traditional camping. Our emphasis is on offering simple, sustainable outdoor experiences.

We are open to Scouts, Guides, Schools and Youth Groups, with our 2019 season commencing on the 23rd March. In the meantime, you can contact us by ‘phone or e-mail or via our booking form to plan your camp or expedition.

Web: harmergreen.org.uk Email: info@harmergreen.org.uk Tel: 01442 252851

Lochearnhead is a converted railway station that is situated about 30 miles north of Stirling, which features bunk accommodation for up to 90 in some of the best sailing and hillwalking country in Scotland.

Web: lochearnhead.org.uk Email: lochearnhead@hertfordshirescouts.org.uk Tel: 020 8236 0040

‘Just Camping’ Winter Weekends 2019 £1 per person per night!*

PHASELS WOOD ACTIVITY CENTRE

All fees frozen for 2019

Over 40 on site activities

Site specific training available

Leaders camp for free*

With an unrivaled choice of activities, set in 95 acres of meadows and woodland, there’s so much to do. We can offer complete packages with a full activity programme from over 40 on site activities, off site visits and catering; if you prefer to organise the details yourself, you can simply book a pitch or a Lodge and build it up from there.

Web: phaselswood.org.uk Email: info@phaselswood.org.uk Tel: 01442 252851

come and f ind your next adventure

tolmers scout campsite

Tolmers comprises some 100 acres, situated about a mile from Cuffley Village with its direct train access to the heart of London.

Three buildings offer indoor accommodation with full kitchen facilities in each building. Tolmers has over 30 onsite activities suitable for all ages, combined with a water activity lake in the heart of the site making it an ideal site for day, weekend or weeks camp.

Web: tolmers.org.uk Email: admin@tolmers.org.uk Tel: 01707 872900

We pride ourselves on being a place where young people will find inspiration, adventure, challenges and friendship, all within a safe, supportive and positive environment.

With 5 acres of meadow and 4 acres of woodland Well End is ideally suited to younger groups. Large enough to give a feeling of freedom and adventure, small enough to give you the confidence to let your group begin the journey of discovering their independence.

Well End offers a focused range of on-site activities which can be booked by the hour, or can draw upon the support of our other Hertfordshire Scouts Centres to offer a comprehensive package tailored to your needs.

We look forward to welcoming you!

Web: wellend.org.uk Email: info@wellend.org.uk Tel: 01442 252851