Programme training event guide 2015 by The Scout Association

Programme, Training and Event Guide 2015

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Where are our centres?

Crawfordsburn

20 Bridge Road South Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Bangor, BT19 1JT 028 9185 3307 crawfordsburn.sac@scouts.org.uk

downe

Birdhouse Lane, Downe Orpington, Kent, BR6 7LJ 01959 572121 downe.sac@scouts.org.uk

HAWKHIRST

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ferny crofts

Beaulieu, Brockenhurst Hampshire, SO42 7YQ 023 8084 5092 fernycrofts.sac@scouts.org.uk

GREAT TOWER

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YOULBURY

gilwell park

Bury Road, Chingford, London, E4 7QW 020 8498 5300 gilwell.sac@scouts.org.uk

GILWELL PARK

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WOODHOUS

Great tower

Birks Road, Newby Bridge Cumbria, LA23 3PQ 01539 531279 greattower.sac@scouts.org.uk

DOWNE FERNY CROFTS

youlbury hawkhirst

Kielder Water, Hexham Northumberland, NE48 1QZ 01434 250217 hawkhirst.sac@scouts.org.uk

woodhouse park

Fernhill, Almondsbury South Gloucestershire, BS32 4LX 01454 613006 woodhouse.sac@scouts.org.uk

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Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HD 01865 326264 youlbury.sac@scouts.org.uk

Yr Hafod

Nant Ffrancon Bethesda, Bangor Gwynedd, LL57 3LZ 0845 519 6114 0845 519 6113 (accommodation only) yr-hafod.sac@scouts.org.uk

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Contents

Where are our centres? �� 2 Adventure... bring it on �� 5 Welcome to PTE 2015 �� 6 What’s new? �� 8 Beavers �� 10 Cubs �� 12 Scouts �� 14 Explorers �� 18 DofE �� 21 Network and adults �� 22 MORE INFORMATION

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For a full list of activities available at each centre visit scouts.org.uk/sac where you can also find some exciting activity resources for your weekly meetings.

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Kit lists �� 30 Camp activity ideas �� 33 How to book �� 35

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Adventure... bring it on There is so much in Scouting that makes me proud to be Chief Scout. Proud of everyone who gets out there and gets involved. With so many great events happening over the last year, where do I begin? Start with over 4,000 Scouts and Explorers swooping into Wintercamp at Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst. The first ever Fundays at Woodhouse Park welcomed 1,000 excited, exhilarated and happily exhausted Beavers and Cubs. I’m so pleased I was at Youlbury in May to see 500 young people receive an award at the Oxfordshire Scouts’ awards day, and I’m so honoured a new purpose-built lodge at Youlbury completed in July has been named ‘Bear’s Den!’ With weatherproof facilities, the centre offers even more young people the opportunity to experience great Scouting adventures. More Explorers, Network and adults than before took part in skills courses at Scout Activity Centres in 2014. These range from BCU/UKCC 2 Star Paddle Sport Award Courses at Great Tower and Hawkhirst, to Campcraft Practical Skills at Woodhouse Park, and fantastic climbing courses at Ferny Crofts and Yr Hafod. Eight Scout Activity Centres hold Adventuremark and the LOtC Quality Badge. This means they can deliver high standard, quality-assured courses and activities. These superb amenities put Scout Activity Centres firmly on the map, supporting Scouting and providing amazing experiences for all. Let’s make 2015 an even bigger Scouting adventure!

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welcome to PTE 2015 Now in its fourth year, the Programme, Training and Event Guide has more National Governing Body (NGB) courses, new activity badge courses for every section and more opportunities for funding courses than ever before. Our centres have seen impressive developments such as a new lodge at Youlbury, a new tunnel system built by volunteers at Downe and eight centres now hold the Learning Outside the Classroom (LotC) Quality Badge and Adventuremark. The Guide Following your feedback, we have made a few additions to this year’s guide. There is a pull out calendar for you to put on your wall and a handy booking guide with suggested questions you may want to ask us. A whole new section has been added on page 21 dedicated to DofE opportunities for 16 to 25s, and we’ve added a new symbol to the key which indicates which courses are eligible for Development Grants Board (DGB) funding. Keep an eye out for our green boxes throughout the booklet which tell you about other courses, badges or new additions that you may find useful. Closed courses Some National Governing Body (NGB) and skills courses can still be arranged for a group of 8+ people on a date to suit the group. All prerequisites apply so please read the course information on the relevant Section page. To find out more about how to arrange a closed course for a group please contact your preferred centre. If you are not sure which location might be best for you, have a look at the centre information at scouts.org.uk/sac. Fundraising We appreciate that finding the money to finance your trip to one of our Scout Activity Centres can be difficult. That’s why we’ve

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put together some ideas, information and links that you might find useful to help kickstart your fundraising. Visit the website scouts.org.uk/sac. Funding Set up in 2001, the Development Grants Board (DGB) has a remit to receive applications and provide grants for the development of local Scouting and provide occasional personal bursaries. The DGB has a number of funds from which to provide grants, supporting a range of activities and adventures. Adult volunteers can benefit from DofE Assessor training, help in gaining Activity Permits and Skills Instructor training. If you’re interested in booking onto one of our NGB, Permit or Water Sports courses, up to 50% of your costs could be funded through the Development Grants Board. Look out for the DGB icon on pages 19 to 26, which illustrate which courses are eligible for funding (subject to assessment criteria). Visit scouts.org.uk/grants for more information and to download an application form. For further advice on funds and grants, please contact the DGB Team T: 020 8433 7100 E: dgb@scouts.org.uk

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Cub Centenary

key Badge / certificate provided. Camping / accommodation included. Food included.

Counts towards DofE and Queen’s Scout Award.

The Cub Centenary year takes place in 2016 where Scout Activity Centres will open their doors to Cub Adventure Camps to get more Cubs trying out adventurous activities and Promise Parties where members can renew their promise. To keep up to date with what’s going on visit scouts.org.uk/cubadventure2016 Cubs Year of Adventure 2015

A minimum age applies. Counts towards Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge. Eligible for DGB or Activities funding. See page 6 or scouts.org.uk/grants.

Use our ‘How to Book’ page with helpful questions to ask your chosen centre on page 35.

The Cub section is all about fun and adventure and in 2015 we want to invite more people to Fundays at Gilwell Park and Woodhouse Park. These are events specifically tailored to Beavers and Cubs, and are a great way to complete some of their Year of Adventure challenges. Cubs can have a go on activities such as high ropes, rafting, water slides, abseiling and much more. We will be celebrating different adventurous activities every month in 2015 so keep up to speed on facebook.com/ScoutActivityCentres Reunion 2016 – Thank You Party Over 18 years old The Cub section would not be where it is today without the millions of people who have made Cub Scouts a success over the past one hundred years. We think they deserve a huge thank you. To start this off we will be hosting a Thank You party at Gilwell Reunion 2016 to celebrate all those who have been involved with the Cub Scout section past and present.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new? Crawfordsburn continues to be able to accommodate more and more groups in this beautiful part of the world. The centre aims to get their LOtC Quality badge soon and they will also be hosting NI Ex 2015 which is an opportunity for Explorers and Network to complete expedition training on foot or in canoes. Where applicable, participants can also plan or complete their expedition too. downe is having the access road on the centre resurfaced and the exterior of the crew hut has been re-clad and double glazing put in. There is a new sensory trail and tunnel trail activity. Downe is also now hosting more Leader courses than ever before such as NSRA Rifle Shooting YPS Tutor, Archery GB Instructor Award and the Leader Training in Beaver Residentials. ferny crofts offers exciting new activities which include tomahawk throwing, pedal go-kart racing and bouldering. The trail

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bikes have been upgraded and there is now a range of both cycling and hiking routes suitable for all ages and abilities to get out and enjoy the beautiful New Forest. Additional toilet and shower facilities have been built and electric charging points suitable for phones and laptops installed. gilwell park is adding Freefall to their portfolio which is a brand new exciting activity. New phone charger and valuables lockers have been installed at camp centre and six bedrooms in the White House have been refurbished. The Pack Holiday Centre now has all new bunk beds. Great tower is now a British Canoe Union/United Kingdom Coaching Certificate (BCU/UKCC) recognised teaching establishment. To compliment this, the centre has a new fleet of Piranha Fusion kayaks which facilitate a brilliant learning experience for participants. The BCU/UKCC

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paddle sport award courses in 2014 were so popular that extra courses have been arranged to train and assess even more people. This means 2015 will also see more water sports courses at Great Tower. Also, the kitchen in the Windermere Chalet has been refitted and includes a new floor.

youlbury has built another fantastic new lodge called Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Den. There is also a new middle toilet and shower block which has separate adult toilets and a disabled toilet. The activity barn has been rebuilt and now includes a classroom, bouldering wall and indoor archery range.

hawkhirst now has two midge machines positioned at the climbing wall and in camp centre. The Rowan Lodge has new sofas and work has begun renovating and securing the jetty. Hawkhirst will host one of the Leader Training in Beaver Residentials this year.

Yr Hafod is now providing the NGB accredited Mountain Training Hill and Mountain Skills courses which are a practical introduction to the skills required to get started in hill and mountain walking. No previous experience is required as these courses are aimed at beginners at Explorer and Leader levels. Wifi is also now available at Yr Hafod.

Kielder Water and Forest Park has been awarded a new status, making it the Northumberland International Dark Sky Park. This is the first of its kind in England, is the largest Dark Sky Park area of protected night sky in Europe, and one of the largest in the world. woodhouse park has added new furniture in some of the buildings and there is now a second low ropes course located in the trees. Fundays saw over 1,000 young people participate in exciting activities and now Woodhouse Park has the LOtC Quality badge, more and more groups are experiencing this fantastic activity centre than ever before.

Open to All Those in Girlguiding and in schools are welcome to book various programmes, training or events which may also cover parts of their badges or curriculum.

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Emergency Aid Explore Activity Badge Outdoor Challenge Fundays JOTI/JOTA

Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

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Camp Craft Activity Badge

Crawfordsburn (C)

What and where

CAMP CRAFT

Emergency Aid

During this half day session, Beavers learn some essential camp craft skills such as tent pitching, knots, and cooking on an open fire. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £5.50 per person.

A fun and active training session with our qualified instructors to help achieve this staged activity badge all the way up to stage 5. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). Scaling from one 1.5 hours session for stage 1 up to two days for stage 5. How much? From £4 per person.

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Explore

Outdoor Challenge Award

Participating in activities during an exploration around the activity centre with our fun and friendly instructors will allow a group of Beavers to achieve this badge. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £4 per person.

This one night camp involves learning traditional Scouting skills and exciting environmental activities. Leaders can attend for free. This camp will count towards the Outdoor Challenge Award. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £25 per person. Tent hire may be available. Contact your chosen centre to enquire. * * Only includes backwoods cooking meals.

Group Activity Ideas During your journey to or from centre or between activity sessions cram your visit full of adventure by trying some of the activity ideas on pages 32 and 33. These get the group reflecting on their stay and making the most of their experience.

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The Leader Training in Beaver Residentials is on the move! We’re now offering the course at Hawkhirst and Downe Scout Activity Centres so even more new or skill seeking Leaders can grow in confidence from this popular course.

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BCU/UKCC PaddlePower Start Award Castaway Emergency Aid Naturalist Activity Badge Outdoor Challenge Pioneer Activity Badge Fundays JOTA/JOTI

BACKWOODS COOKING During a half day activity session the group learn how to safely light, cook on and extinguish a fire. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £5.50 per person.

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Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

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Backwoods cooking Activity Badge

Crawfordsburn (C)

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BCU/UKCC PADDLEPOWER START AWARD This is a half day session in canoeing which covers going forwards, backwards, turning, group safety and raft games. Where and when? Apr to Oct 2015 at GT. All year at HH. How much? £7.50 per person.

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Castaway

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An opportunity for older Cubs, Sixers and Seconders to gain confidence, work as a team, and develop personal skills in a practical way. By working their way through a day of practical problems and activities, they can gain an understanding of how to step into leadership. Where and when? 11 Oct at GT. How much? £11 per person.

Outdoor Challenge Camp

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A two-night camp based around traditional Scouting skills with the chance to try out some on-site activities. This camp will also count towards the Outdoor Challenge Award and the Cubs Year of Adventure. Where and when? Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov 2015 at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £49 per person. One Leader per eight Cubs goes free. £10 per additional adult. Tent hire may be available at your chosen centre. Please contact to enquire.

During a half-day session, Cubs will learn how to identify different plants and animals in the centre’s surrounding area. Sessions are based on nature trail and pond dipping activities. Where and when? Mar to Oct 2015 at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £5.50 per person.

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CUBS 100 2015 celebrates the Cubs’ Year of Adventure as a run up to the Cubs’ Centenary year in 2016. Take a look at the suggested adventurous activities on www.scouts.org.uk/cubadventure2016 and complete some of the Cub badges with us such as backwoods cooking, pioneering and naturalist activity badges.

PIONEER Over a half day, Cubs get to grips with making rope, tying knots and lashings and building useful structures. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £5.50 per person.

I love being a Cub Scout as it’s fun and I get to take part in lots of adventures. Coming to the UK and visiting Gilwell Park for Fundays has been awesome! Emma, age 7, Brisbane, Australia

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Climber Activity Badge

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Outdoor Challenge

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RYA Start Sailing Stages Survival skills Activity Badge JOTA/JOTI Scarefest Wintercamp

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Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

Crawfordsburn (C)

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BCU/UKCC PADDLEPOWER PASSPORT

Castaway

A two-day skills course in canoes or kayaks which follows the British Canoe Union/UK Coaching Certificate syllabus. This course also counts towards the Time On The Water Staged Activity Badge. Where and when? All year at GT and HH. How much? £30 per person. Maximum group size: Six.

An opportunity for older Scouts, Patrol Leaders and Assistant Patrol Leaders to gain confidence, work as a team and develop personal skills in a practical way. By working their way through a day of practical problems and activities, they can explore how they will step into leadership or up to Explorers. Where and when? 10 Oct 2015 at GT. How much? £11 per person.

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I have been to Wintercamp four times and I have more fun every year with all the new activities. My favourite thing about Wintercamp is meeting up with people from other Scout groups from across the UK. It is undoubtedly one of the best adventures.

Leanne, 13, 7th Corby

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Master at Arms

NATURALIST

A series of activity sessions programmed over a weekend, week or number of weeks, which aims to develop precision and technique, ending with a competition within the group. These sessions may also cover the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £15 per person.

This one-day course goes beyond the 1.5 hour pond dipping or nature trail session. Scouts investigate wildlife and human impact through trails and activities then present their findings. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £10 per person.

OUTDOOR CHALLENGE CAMP A two-night camp based around traditional Scouting skills with the chance to try out some adventurous activities on site. This camp will count towards the Outdoor Challenge Award. Where and when? Apr, May, Sep, Oct and Nov 2015 at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £49 per person. One leader per 8 Scouts goes free. £10 per additional adult. Tent and equipment hire may be available. Contact your chosen centre to enquire. * * Only includes backwoods cooking meals.

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The Hikes Away Staged Activity Badge can be achieved at any of our centres by either using it as a base to explore the local area or by going on a trail, hike, mountain day or expedition with our qualified instructors. To find out where visit scouts.org.uk/sac.

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RYA START SAILING STAGE 1 OR 2 This two-day course follows the Royal Yacht Association National Governing Body syllabus. This course also counts towards the Time On The Water Staged Activity Badge. When and where? GT Apr to Oct 2015. HH all year. How much? £65 per person. Maximum group size: Six.

SURVIVAL SKILLS This two-day, overnight course aims to complete all elements of the survival skills badge involving shelter building, water purification and basic first aid. Tent hire may be available at your chosen centre. Please contact to enquire. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From £49 per person.

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GEOCACHING

CLIMBER

This one-day badge course allows Scouts to get to grips with GPS devices, creating and recording geochaches and orientating themselves using GPS units. Where and when? All year at GT, HH, Y and GP. How much? From ÂŁ10 per person.

A series of climbing sessions either over a weekend, week or number of weeks which aim to develop personal and group climbing skills, correct use of equipment, improving climber safety and reduce environmental impacts. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? From ÂŁ15 per person.

Ultimate Adventure

Great Tower, Hawkhirst and Yr Hafod are the perfect centres from which to complete your Ultimate Adventures. Here you can go caving, hill walking, crag climbing, sailing, ghyll scrambling, canoeing and kayaking. Extend your adventure by turning the activity into an expedition. Contact your chosen centre to find out more.

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A Camp Pack from Scout Shops provides a great bundle of useful items for your trip that saves you both money and time. The Section specific camp packs can be found at scouts.org.uk/shop or from your local District Scout Shop.

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BCU/UKCC 2 star paddle sport award Emergency Aid

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Explorer mountain weekends

Pioneer Activity Badge RYA Powerboat Level 2 RYA Seamanship skills RYA Start Sailing Levels 1 or 2 Survival skills Activity Badge JOTA/JOTI Gilwell 24 Wintercamp Scarefest

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NICAS climbing course

Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

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Downe (D)

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Activity Centre Service

Crawfordsburn (C)

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ACTIVITY CENTRE SERVICE + YOUNG SERVICE TEAMS

BCU/UKCC 2 STAR PADDLE SPORT AWARD

Either as a Unit or individually, joining a Junior Service Team can provide an opportunity to gain experience which may count towards DofE or Queen’s Scout Award criteria and gain an activity badge. Contact your chosen centre for more information. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). How much? Free.

This three-day training and assessment course delivers the skills to progress in paddle sports. You will get to experience the beautiful Kielder Water or Lake Windermere in both canoe and kayak. This course qualifies Explorers for the Paddle Sports Activity Badge. Participants should already be able to paddle forwards, backwards and turn the craft. Where and when? Apr to Oct 2015 at GT. All year at HH. How much? £65 per person or £33 with funding.

Emergency aid A fun and active training session with our qualified instructors to help achieve this staged activity badge all the way up to stage 5. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding YH). Scaling from one 1.5 hours session for stage 1 up to two days for stage 5. How much? From £4 per person.

NICAS CLIMBING COURSE A series of sessions programmed over a weekend, week or number of weeks which are designed to develop climbing skills. The course includes certificate and logbook. Where and when? All year at FC. How much? £40 per person or £20 with funding. Minimum group size: Ten.

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Explorer Mountain Weekends These weekends are for up to 20 people to explore Snowdonia National Park. The programme is tailored to the group’s needs and objectives. Where and when? YH: 19–21 Jun 2015, 10–12 Jul 2015 or 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2015. How much? £45 per person or £23 with funding. Water and land based Explorer Weekends can also be arranged at GT and HH.

In addition to RYA and BCU courses, the Time on the Water Staged Activity Badge activities are available at Crawfordsburn, Ferny Crofts, Gilwell Park and Great Tower.

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pioneer

RYA Powerboat Level 2

This one-day course involves learning attachment techniques and building a pioneering structure. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding C and YH). How much? From £11 per person.

A two-day course which involves launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside and man overboard. Where and when? Apr to Oct 2015 at GT. All year at HH. How much? £85 per person. Minimum group size: Three. Maximum group size: Six.

RYA Seamanship Skills The two-day course for over 16s builds on the RYA Level 2 Start Sailing qualification which is a prerequisite. Where and when? Apr to Oct 2015 at GT. All year at HH. How much? £80 per person. or £40 with funding. Maximum group size: Six.

SURVIVAL SKILLS This two-night course aims to complete all elements of the Survival Skills Activity Badge involving shelter building, animal trapping, basic foraging, backwoods cooking, water purification and basic first aid. A Leader with a nights away permit must attend (at no extra charge). Tent hire may be available at your chosen centre. Please contact to enquire. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding C and YH). How much? From £60 per person.

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RYA Start Sailing Level 1 or 2 A two-day course for those aiming to complete the RYA start sailing L1 or L2 award. Level 1 is a prerequisite to Level 2. Where and when? Apr to Oct 2015 at GT. All year at HH. How much? £80 per person or £40 with funding. Maximum group size: Six.

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Participating in an Explorer Scout weekend or hill walking course at Yr Hafod can help Explorers complete some of their Hillwalking and Navigation Activity Badges. In addition, the Mountain Training accredited Hill and Mountain Skills Courses on page 24 are available to Explorer Units. Preregistration with Mountain Training is required. Contact the centre for more information.

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DOFE GOLD RESIDENTIAL Our centres are the perfect base from which to complete your DofE Gold Residential and elements of the Queen’s Scout Award. Contact us for more information. Where and when? Throughout the year at all centres (excluding C and YH). How much? £50 per person or £25 with funding.

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DOFE LEADERSHIP RESIDENTIAL This Leadership Residential programme is available to those who are interested in supporting the DofE in their local area. Within the five-day, four- night residential, you will complete the Introduction to the DofE course and all the training elements of the DofE Leadership Programme. When and where? 17 to 21 Aug 2015 at D. How much? £150 per person (camping), £200 per person (indoor accommodation) or £75 / £100 respectively with funding.

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DOFE GOLD EXPEDITION TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT This course will enable those who don’t have an expedition team to complete either their training, including their practice venture, or their final qualifying expedition. Full support will be provided throughout the week on all aspects of the DofE Gold expedition section. Where and when? 21 to 29 Aug 2015 at YH. Most other Scout Activity Centres can provide this training and assessment for groups on dates to suit you. How much? £150 per person or £75 with funding.

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Not only do these courses count towards Gold DofE and Queen’s Scout Award, other courses in this guide may also help you through your skill, physical or volunteering sections. If you have any questions about what is acceptable, check with your leader or email dofe@scouts.org.uk or programme@scouts.org.uk. @ScoutCentres

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Hill and Mountain Skills Course

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SPA training or assessment Water sports academy

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RYA Powerboat Level 2

Reunion

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NSRA Rifle Shooting YPS Tutor

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Field Craft Practical Skills

Hill Walking Permit Training or Assessment Leader Training in Beaver Residentials Mountain Leader training or assessment

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Climbing Permit Training or Assessment Archery GB Instructor Award

Woodhouse Park (WP)

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Bush Craft Skills Training Camp Craft Practical Skills

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BCU/UKCC 2 star paddle sport award

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

What and where

Crawfordsburn (C)

NETWORK AND ADULTS

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BCU/UKCC 2 STAR PADDLE SPORT AWARD

CAMP CRAFT PRACTICAL SKILLS COURSE Based on useful camp skills: axes and saws, tent pitching and care, knots and lashings, pioneering and camp gadgets, backwoods cooking and bush craft. Where and when? WP: 18–19 Apr 2015, D: 9–10 May 2015. How much? £45 per person or £23 with funding.

This three-day training and assessment delivers the skills to progress in paddle sports. You will get to experience the beautiful Kielder Water or Lake Windermere in both canoe and kayak. Where and when? GT: 15–17 May 2015, HH: 14–16 Aug 2015. How much? £65 per person or £33 with funding.

CLIMBING PERMIT TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT This course takes place on artificial climbing walls at Ferny Crofts and on natural rock at Yr Hafod and Great Tower. Training lasts two days and assessment lasts one to two days. Where are when? FC: training 20–21 Jun 2015, assessment 5 Jul 2015. GT: training 14–15 Mar 2015, assessment 28–29 Mar 2015. YH: available upon request. How much? FC: training £75 and assessment £30 or £15 with funding.** YH and GT: training £70 and assessment £80 or £40 with funding.**

BUSH CRAFT SKILLS TRAINING This course aims to give leaders knowledge in many aspects of bush craft. It includes shelter building, fire lighting, backwoods cooking, knife, axe and saw work, and wood whittling. Where and when? FC: one-day course 15 Mar; two-day course 10–11 Oct 2015. How much? £90 or £45 with funding. *

* Bring your own tent or bivvi. ** Saturday evening meal only.

* Food or accommodation inclusion varies by centre. Please contact for details. ** Assessment only.

FIELD CRAFT PRACTICAL SKILLS COURSE Based on useful skills for an expedition including: navigation, map skills, remote first aid and expedition kit such as tents, stoves, rucksacks, bivvis and first aid kits. Where and when? 25 and 26 Apr 2015 at GT. How much? £45 or £23 with funding.

This was a very informative course with a great cross section of leaders where I met more experienced leaders as well as new leaders. We shared ideas and de-bunked myths! All trainers were fantastic, approachable and friendly who shared their hands on experience.

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MOUNTAIN LEADER TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT

A 2.5 day course providing National Governing Body Award training on how to deliver archery instruction in a fun and safe manner. Where and when? Y: 21–22 Feb 2015. FC*: 25–26 Apr and 2–3 May 2015 or 3–4 Oct and 10–11 Oct 2015. GT: 26–28 May 2015. D: 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2015. How much? £190 per person (£200 at Ferny Crofts*) or £95 (£100) with funding. If you are a group of 8 – 12 people, we can arrange this course on dates to suit you. See page 6 for details.

Undertake your Summer Mountain Leader Training or Assessment which involves one overnight camp and technical training delivered by our highly qualified instructors and volunteers. Participants must have completed the prerequisites for the course and have registered with Mountain Training. Where and when? Training - GT: 6–11 Sep 2015. YH: 27–29 Mar, 10–12 Apr and 8–10 May 2015 or 4–6 Sep, 25–27 Sep and 9–11 Oct 2015 (must attend all three weekends). Assessment - GT: 20–25 Sept 2015. YH:11–13 Sept and 8–11 Oct 2015 (must attend all dates). How much? £260 per person* or £130 with funding. Mountain Leader refresher course also available at Yr Hafod.

* Accommodation not included at Ferny Crofts.

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HILL AND MOUNTAIN SKILLS COURSE These Mountain Training accredited skills courses aim to develop practical skills for beginners. Participants must register with Mountain Training before participating. Where and when? YH on 27 Feb – 1 Mar, 27–29 Mar, 10–12 Apr, 8–10 May, 5–7 Jun, 3–5 Jul, 4–6 Sep, 11–13 Sep, 25–27 Sep, 9–11 Oct, 4–6 Dec. How much? £70 or £35 with funding.

By booking a place on either the Field Craft Practical Skills course or the Camp Craft Practical Skills course you are automatically entered into a draw to win a £100 Scout Shops voucher.

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* Food not included at Great Tower, but cooking facilities available.

HILL WALKING PERMIT TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT Complete the terrain 1 or 2 Hill Walking Permit training or assessment in scenic North Wales or Lake District. Where and When? YH: 27 Feb–1 Mar, 27–29 Mar, 10–12 Apr, 8–10 May, 5–7 Jun, 3–5 Jul, 4–6 Sep, 11–13 Sep, 25–27 Sep, 9–11 Oct, 4–6 Dec. GT: training 7–8 Mar 2015 or 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2015, assessment 7–8 Nov 2015. How much? £70 training and £80 assessment. *

* Inclusions vary by centre. Please contact for details.

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RYA POWERBOAT LEVEL 2

Meet like-minded leaders and work with our experienced teams to gain the knowledge, skills and confidence required to take a Colony away overnight. Learn about programme ideas, correct use of equipment, choosing a site, planning, paperwork, catering and get a taste of some adventurous activities suitable for Beavers. When and where? HH: 11–12 Apr 2015. D: 17–18 Oct 2015. How much? £45 per person or £23 with funding.

NSRA RIFLE SHOOTING YPS TUTOR Two-day National Governing Body Award course covering areas such as the law, range requirements, personal skills, maintenance and developmental techniques. Where and when? FC*: 6–8 Feb or 25–27 Sep 2015. WP: 14–15 Feb 2015. GT: 18–19 Apr 2015. D: 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2015. If you are a group of 8 – 12 people, we can arrange this course on dates to suit you. See page 6 for details. How much? £115 per person (£140 at Ferny Crofts*) or £58 (£70) with funding. * Food included at Ferny Crofts.

A two-day course which entails launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside and man overboard. Where and when? HH: 14–15 Mar 2015. GT: 19–20 Sep 2015. How much? £85 or £43 with funding.

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RAFT BUILDING PERMIT This is a one-day training and assessment course. Permits may be restricted to centre operating areas. Where and when? FC: 6 Jun 2015. HH: 13 Jun 2015. GT: 28 Feb 2015. How much? £30 or £15 with funding.

RESCUE EMERGENCY CARE FIRST AID LEVEL 2 This two-day REC course is designed for people who use the outdoors for pleasure and instructing. It’s suitable for a wide variety of instructors including Scout Leaders, climbers and canoeists. Where and when? FC: 18–19 Apr 2015. YH: 4–6 Dec 2015. How much? FC*: £105 or £53 with funding, YH: £160 or £80 with funding.

* No food or accommodation included at Ferny Crofts.

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WATER SPORTS ACADEMY Develop personal and leadership skills in either sailing or paddle sports with the opportunity to gain NGBs and permits. When and where? HH: 24–28 Aug 2015. GT: 16–20 Feb 2015. How much? £175 per person or £88 with funding. * Inclusions vary by centre. Please contact for details. *

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£5 off Intense at Woodhouse Park and a complimentary t-shirt

SINGLE PITCH AWARD CLIMBING TRAINING OR ASSESSMENT Undertake your SPA training or assessment delivered by our highly qualified instructors and volunteers. Participants must have completed the prerequisites for the course and have registered with Mountain Training. Where and when? Training GT: 13–15 Sep 2015. YH: 5–7 Jun 2015. Assessment GT: 27–29 Sep 2015. YH: 5–7 Jun 2015. How much? £160 per person or £80 with funding. * Food not included at Great Tower, but cooking facilities available.

Contact the centre directly to redeem this offer by quoting code ‘PTE 2015’. This offer is valid until 1 August 2015. For Ts & Cs please visit scouts.org.uk/sac.

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Support and resources DISCOVERING MINIBEASTS: MAKE A POOTER

In this activity pupils use simple scientific theories to explain things they observe in the natural world. They apply their knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas to predict where minibeasts live, before testing a hypothesis using specialist equipment and working with others to carry out systematic investigations. They talk about their work and its significance, and communicate ideas using scientific language. By the end of this activity pupils will: • Have planned an enquiry and designed a suitable methodology to answer their questions, including

living things and their habitats.

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drill bit (same diameter as the plastic tubing)

15cm long) piece of gauze or fine mesh elastic band 2 lumps of Plasticine or Blu-Tack

hammer hole punch (make this from a handle with a nail in one end) clamp scrap wood

producing appropriate scientific equipment • Have recorded data with increasingly complex formats and referred to other sources of information to inform their understanding. • Have described how living things can be split into subcategories based on observable characteristics.

Packed full of ‘how to’ videos, skills factsheets, backwoods cooking recipes, school lesson plans and more, our resources page is a handy tool to help you and your groups get more out of adventure.

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Events Timeline Scout Activity Centres host open days throughout the year. Visit scouts.org.uk/sac for details.

Where? Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst When? 9 –11 Jan 2015 Who? Scouts and Explorers wintercamp.org.uk

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Both my sisters have been to Wintercamp and they always tell me that it’s the best camp that they’ve been to. I’m so glad that I decided to take their advice and finally come because I couldn’t agree more. Tom, 11, 16th St Albans

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Kit Lists recommended by Scout Shops Scout Activity Centres provide specialist equipment for skills courses and activities, but participants bring their own personal kit. Whether you’re new to Scouting or want to freshen up your kit bag, our friends at Scout Shops recommend the following items for your kit bag to ensure you’re well prepared for a comfortable stay. 1. iScout Beanie Ref: 105023

First Time Camper Some of the essentials needed to make your first camp a little easier.

2. Regatta Youth’s Packaway II Waterproof Jacket Ref: 100046 £16.00

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3. Regatta Youth’s Packaway Overtrousers Ref: 100047 £10.00 4. Regatta Youth’s King Full Zip Fleece Jacket Ref: 104379 £10.00

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6. Summit Ultra Lite Headtorch Ref: 105922 £5.00 7. Snugpak Laponie Junior Mummy Sleeping Bag Ref: 106051 £20.00

8. Yellowstone Insulated Foam Sleeping Mat Ref: 105001 £6.25 9. Yellowstone Travel Towel Ref: 104655 £5.99

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10. i.SCOUT 1L Aluminium Water Bottle Ref: 105572 £4.50 11. Summit Enamel Mug Ref: 105019

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12. Summit Enamel Plate Ref: 106069

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13. Summit Enamel Bowl Ref: 105021

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6. Summit Ultimate Cutlery Set Ref: 105910 £4.75 7. Yellowstone First Aid Pack 1 Ref: 104988 £6.75

8. Silva Expedition 4 Compass Ref: 100665 £24.00 9. Summit CREE Stormforce Focus Beam Headtorch Ref: 105923 £20.00 10. Craghoppers Kiwi Jacket Ref: 105696 £80.00

11. Regatta Packaway 11 Overtrousers Ref: 100090 £16.00 12. Keela Pulse Fleece Pullovers Men’s Ref: 105578 Ladies Ref: 105577 £21.99

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Camp Activity Ideas Journey to centre – I’m going on camp

Exploring the centre – Colour Match

What you need: A good memory and plenty of imagination

What you need: Paper or card printed with a number of different coloured squares. Natural colours such as greens, browns and yellows will be easier to find. Paint colour charts are ideal to use for this game.

1. One person starts and says “I’m going on Scout Camp and I have packed… (an item!). 2. The second person repeats the first person’s phrase and adds their own item, and so on until someone or everyone forgets who bought what. 3. Add in some wild and wacky items. Not only are they easier to remember, but the packing list becomes much more fun. Maybe someone will have packed their pet pink elephant or their lucky spotty socks. 4. Make it trickier for older sections by adding in actions to repeat.

1. Give each group or individual a colour chart and tell or show them the designated search area. 2. The aim is to try and collect as many items from around the centre (such as leaves, bark, stones, etc.) that match one or more of the colours on the colour chart within the time allocated. 3. Points could be given for each colour match as part of a camp challenge or why not use the collected materials to create a picture of something at the centre. 4. Make things more challenging for older sections by adding some unusual colours.

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Evening activity – The Shiny Shape Game

Journey home – Group Story Telling

What you need: Cardboard, tin foil, string, scissors, torches (ideally one per person) and prizes (such as jelly sweets, marshmallows or chocolate)

What you need: A good imagination

1. Cut some cardboard shapes in varying numbers, for example 30 squares, 20 triangles, 10 circles, 5 stars and perhaps even a Scout fleur-de-lis, and then wrap each shape in tin foil. 2. Attach string to some of the shapes to enable easy hanging from bushes, fences, etc. 3. Hide each shape in various locations around the centre making sure some are more challenging to find than others.

1. Each group makes up a story. 2. Start off with a theme or title such as ‘The day we went to Scout camp’, ‘(Your group name)’s big adventure’ or ‘My magic green tent’. 3. Everyone then takes it in turns to say one sentence of the story. Can you make your story long enough for everyone to have at least two turns? 4. Think of some fun unrelated words for your group to use in the story. The sillier your story gets, the better.

4. Once it is dark, in small groups or pairs, look for the shapes.These can be worth different points for example, squares = 1 point, stars = 10 etc which can then be traded in for sweets.

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