PTE 2016

Badge Programmes Programme, Training and Event Guide 2016

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Where are our centres?

Crawfordsburn

20 Bridge Road South Helen’s Bay Bangor, BT19 1JT 02891 853307 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 02380 845092 fernycrofts.sac@scouts.org.uk

GREAT TOWER

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YOULBURY

gilwell park

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

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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 612204 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? ......................... 2a Adventure...bring it on ........................... 5a Welcome to Badge Programmes........... 6a Key ........................................................ 7a Planning and booking ............................ 8a Beavers ................................................. 9a Cubs .....................................................11a 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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Explorers ............................................. 17a Scout Activity Centres calendar .......... 21a Camp activity ideas ..............................25a

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Adventure...bring it on There is so much fun and adventure in Scouting that I’m incredibly excited about my next few years as Chief Scout. What a year 2015 has been! The Year of Adventure has entertained and inspired Cubs across the UK, Fundays captivated over 7000 Beavers and Cubs, and Wintercamps were jam packed with over 4000 Scouts and Explorers eager to shake off the cold and get stuck into activities at Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst.

As well as the annual Gilwell 24, Intense, and JOTA/JOTI, Scarefest was back for its second year. There was some excellent feedback from this Halloween event, so again this year the original one night stay will be a full weekend.

It’s not only new young persons’ events that Scout Activity Centres are focussing on; they’ve launched more adult training courses too. Hawkhirst and Downe hosted the Skills for Residential Experiences course for the first time, Great Tower delivered adventurous permits such as climbing, hill walking, raft building and archery and Yr Hafod delivered the new Hill and Mountain Skills course.

I’m thrilled to see so many new and experienced adults in Scouting enrolling onto these courses. The skills, qualifications and experience gained as a result help to create the life-changing moments that set our young people on a path towards becoming active, caring and empowered young adults.

As we enter the Cub Centenary in 2016, there’s even more to celebrate. Throughout May, August and October, groups will have the chance to hold parties and attend adventure camps across centres that will include ghyll scrambling, sailing, and climbing.

So make sure you join in the celebrations and make 2016 our best Scouting adventure yet!

Bear Grylls Chief Scout

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Welcome to Badge Programmes 2016 As this is the fifth edition of your Programme, Training and Event Guide, we’ve crammed in more than ever before, introduced a Courses and Qualifications section, laid on new badge courses, produced more resources and residential ideas to support you and your group and we are offering even bigger events across our centres! There is even a pull out calendar of courses and events in the middle of this guide.

As national Scout Activity Centres continue to innovate and respond to guests’ needs, over the past year we’ve introduced new tented villages, improved centre facilities and added a number of new activity bases. Have a look at what’s new at each of our centres on page 7b.

Staged Activity BADGES By completing activities at Scout Activity Centres, groups may automatically cover some Staged Badge requirements. Rack up some Time on the Water hours while sailing, kayaking and canoeing. Log walks and expeditions will contribute towards Hikes Away and Navigator Staged awards. You can also complete your Emergency Aid Staged Badges at any centre except Yr Hafod.

Look out for the

Staged Activity Badge symbol.

Emergency Aid

These are fun and active training sessions with our qualified instructors. Available all year and at all centres excluding Yr Hafod.

Water Sports

Rack up some hours at Great Tower, Hawkhirst, Ferny Crofts, Crawfordsburn or Gilwell Park by kayaking, sailing or canoeing, which will count towards Time on the Water, Sailing, Paddle Sports and Nautical Skills Staged Activity Badges.

Hill and Mountain

Either exploring the activity centres or using them as a base to discover the surrounding area can qualify you for Hikes Away, Nights Away and Navigator Activity Staged Awards.

If you need any advice or support in planning a residential, choosing an activity centre or deciphering permits and adult courses then visit scouts.org.uk/sac where there are resources, FAQs and a quick enquiry function to support you.

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key Badge / certificate provided Camping / accommodation included Food included Counts towards DofE and Queen’s Scout Award Counts towards a Staged Activity Badge A minimum age applies Eligible for funding.

Visit scouts.org.uk/grants

Cub Centenary - BIG adventure weekends 100 Cubs for 100 years. To celebrate 100 years of Cubs, book your pack onto a BIG adventure weekend at Downe, Gilwell Park, Great Tower, Hawkhirst, Woodhouse Park or Youlbury. Each weekend is for 100 Cubs and has an all-inclusive action-packed programme of adventure. Make sure you bring a sleeping bag, pillow and outdoor clothing!

Arrive on Friday evening and settle into your accommodation before meeting up with everyone else and heading out to conquer the high ropes with your team for the weekend.

Give Robin Hood a run for his money by developing your shooting Overtogether 18 years skills in archery. Join forold a spectacular campfire in the evening, then get a good night’s sleep ready for another full day of adventure on Sunday.

Scout Activity Centres run a variety of adult skills courses some of which can be part funded by the Development Grants Board (DGB). See page 5b for details.

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Check scouts.org.uk/cubs100 for details on the programme. Location, price and dates can be found on page 12a.

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Planning and Booking Planning a visit or residential can feel like climbing a mountain sometimes so at scouts.org.uk/sac there are resources to help you discover all of the options available to you from catering and transport to activities and fundraising. The new Module 38 Skills in Residential Experiences course is perfect for building your skill base and confidence. See page 14b for information. Also, feel free to visit us on site; just give us a call to book a tour at your convenience or visit the website for open day dates.

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Many lodges and activities book up quickly, especially for summer, so get your provisional bookings in at least 6 months in advance.

Keep in mind that most of our activities and badge programmes are for group sizes of between 10 to 12. For bigger or smaller groups, the price will fluctuate.

Keep your options open to alternatives for reducing costs and making it easier for leaders such as the tented villages, self-led activities and full catering options.

Accompanying adults within the section ratio go free. Additional adults pay a fee for food and accommodation where applicable.

Scout Activity Centres have revised the pricing structure for badge programmes, but will always favour Scouting groups. The aim has been to make pricing more transparent, consistent and fair for all. Our badge programme prices are based on the following: 1 session

Half day

Whole day

Overnight camp

Overnight camp

£5 per person

£10 per person

£20 per person

£4 per person

£8 per person

(1.5 hours)

(3 hours)

(6 hours)

(space only)

(equipment provided)

Ferny Crofts has additional costs specific to its location and operation so prices may vary.

This is why we display a ‘from’ price for all badge programmes.

Call your chosen centre to chat about all the options and how to get the best value from your stay.

Our contact details are on page 2a.

Fundraising We appreciate that finding the money to finance your trip to one of the Scout Activity Centres can be difficult. That’s why we’ve put together some ideas, information and links that you might find useful to help kick-start your fundraising. scoutactivitycentres.org.uk/whatwedo/funding

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My Adventure Challenge My Outdoors Challenge Fundays JOTA/JOTI

Explore + Camp Craft Bundle

Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

My Adventure Challenge

Make the most of your day on centre by using our instructors to deliver this adventure package. Earn the badges by going on a nature trail, pitching tents, making camp gadgets and cooking over an open fire.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £20 per person.

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Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

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Explore + Camp Craft

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A jam-packed day of adventure comprising trails, shelter building, adventure course, high ropes and other adventurous activities.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £20 per person.

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My Outdoors Challenge By completing this badge programme on centre you get to experience two nights away like never before. We’ll explore what nature has to offer and how we can help, take part in evening activities, learn how to look after each other and get to grips with some basic Scouting skills.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From ÂŁ28 per person.

Equipment hire may be available or ask us about our tented villages. Just contact your chosen centre to enquire.

Beavers Cap. Ref: 106588.

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We were the first group using the tented village! The tents were brilliant inside and out. They were warm and robust and the extra bits - lanterns, mattresses and storage boxes - made all the difference for the kids. The space around the tents is fantastic and really encourages the kids to explore and not stay in their tents.

From a Beaver Group at Great Tower

Did you know that you can use Scout Activity Centres for birthday parties, Leader meeting spaces and as venues for fundraising? Contact your chosen centre for options and further information.

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Our Adventure Challenge Our Outdoors Challenge

Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

Downe (D)

Gilwell Park (GP)

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Backwoods cooking + pioneering

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Scout Activity Centres deliver a host of activities for all ages. Our sessions such as nature trail, pond dipping and sustainability activities allow you to cover many of the badge requirements in one visit. These sessions count towards the Naturalist and Environmental Conservation Activity Badges. Call your chosen centre to chat about creating your ideal programme.

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Backwoods Cooking + Pioneer Bundle Getting hands-on with fire lighting and ropes is the best way to hone your skills.

Over the course of a day our instructors safely take the group through lighting, extinguishing and cooking on a fire as well as how to construct camp gadgets and bigger projects that will enhance your camp.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £20 per person.

Our Adventure Challenge This packed programme incorporates 1.5 days of activities and two overnight stays in order to complete the Challenge Badge. You can try high ropes, archery, and raft building as well as a sensory trail, water rockets, an adventure course and fire lighting.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £38 per person.

Cub Centenary - BIG Adventure Weekend Our Outdoors Challenge Camping on centre for 3 nights requires a lot of Scouting skills and camp maintenance. Our instructors will deliver activity sessions such as tent pitching, shelter building, wide games, campfires and pioneering.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £32 per person.

By holding a Promise Party or Thank You event either during your camp or by joining another Pack you’ll be part of a National celebration of the section, its leaders and everything it has achieved over the past 100 years.

Visit scouts.org.uk/cubs100 for details on how to get involved.

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Go wild at Scout Activity Centres this year as we gather 100 Cubs from all over the UK on each weekend camp for some exhilarating outdoor activities such as high ropes, ghyll scrambling, kayaking, climbing, archery and hill walking to make 2016 a year to remember. There will be exciting and energetic evening activities.

Where and when?

GT 27–29 May 2016 or 7–9 Oct 2016.

D, GP, GT, HH, WP and Y 19–21 Aug 2016.

How much? £89 per person and £45 per additional adult.

Cubs Cap. Ref: 106589.

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Caver Climber Naturalist and Environmental Conservation Master at Arms Adventure Challenge BCU/UKCC Paddle Power Passport RYA Start Sailing Stages JOTA/JOTI Scarefest Wintercamp

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Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

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Activity Centre Service

Downe (D)

Crawfordsburn (C)

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Activity Centre Service Centre service doesn’t always have to be clearing ditches and unblocking drains. There are so many other ways to help out, such as manning the office and dealing with guests, working on wildlife conservation projects or even activity equipment maintenance.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? Free.

Naturalist AND Environmental Conservation Camp Spend two nights camping with us to cover all the requirements for these important badges. Our instructors will introduce the group to wildlife and environmental issues that affect the centre. Together we’ll plan and safely execute a conservation project that the group can come back to visit again and again.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £48 per person.

i.SCOUT Cap. Ref: 104625.

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Adventure Challenge Exploring and progressing in new challenges is what the badge is all about. Choose four from a huge list of adventurous activities. You’ll get to experience them twice so that you can see how far you and your team mates have come.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? From £40 per person.

Be sure to check if the activities count towards any staged awards. Check out page 6a for more details.

BCU/UKCC PADDLEPOWER PASSPORT A two day NGB skills course in canoes or kayaks that follows the British Canoe Union / UK Coaching Certificate syllabus.

This course also counts towards the Paddle Sports and Time on the Water Staged Activity Badges.

Where and when? All year at HH. Apr–Oct 2016 at GT. How much? £48 per person.

Minimum group size: 3.

Maximum group size: 6.

Did you know the area around Hawkhirst was awarded the important environmental status of Northumberland International Dark Sky Park – the first of its kind in England and the largest Dark Sky Park area of protected night sky in Europe!

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Caver Spend two days exploring the underground world of four different cave systems in North Yorkshire.

Each labyrinth is unique in its formation and geology shaping a fascinating journey and a truly personal challenge.

Where and when? All year at GT. How much? £48 per person.

RYA Start Sailing Stage 1 or 2 This two day NGB course follows the Royal Yacht Association syllabus. This course also counts towards the Sailing and Time on the Water Staged Activity Badges.

When and where? All year at HH. Apr–Oct 2016 at GT. How much? £48 per person.

Minimum group size: 3.

Maximum group size: 6.

Summit Head Torch. Ref: 105925.

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Master at Arms

Climber There’s so much more to climbing and abseiling than the physical challenge. Over the space of a day or a number of weeks this badge programme covers personal protective equipment, safety, environmental impact and caring for technical equipment.

Where and when? All year at C and GT. How much? From £20 per person.

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This popular badge programme can be completed over a weekend or a number of weeks. It aims to develop skill and safety compliance. Participants can also complete the NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme Award at the same time.

Where and when? All year at all centres excluding HH and YH. How much? From £38 per person.

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Scout Activity Centres deliver a host of Scouting skills and adventurous activities for all ages. Our sessions such as fire lighting, survival, hill days, tent pitching, expeditions and lots of other adventurous activities allow you to cover many of the badge requirements in one visit. These sessions can count towards the Camper, Survival Skills, Hill Walker, Navigator and Outdoor Challenge Awards amongst others. Check out the grids below and call your chosen centre to chat about creating the ideal programme.

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Overnight expedition

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Caving Climber Mountain Weekends JOTA/JOTI Gilwell 24 Wintercamp Scarefest

Yr Hafod (YH)

Youlbury (Y)

Woodhouse Park (WP)

Hawkhirst (HH)

Great Tower (GT)

Gilwell Park (GP)

Ferny Crofts (FC)

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Activity Centre Service

Crawfordsburn (C)

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Completing a RYA Powerboat Level 2 course brings you a step closer to qualifying for the Explorer Water Activites Badge. See page 10b for more information about the RYA course.

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Activity Centre Service

Caving

Centre service doesn’t always have to be clearing ditches and unblocking drains. There are so many other ways to help out such as manning the office and dealing with guests, working on wildlife conservation projects or even activity equipment maintenance.

Where and when? All year and at all centres excluding YH. How much? Free.

Immerse yourself in the incredible world of caving by taking your experience to an advanced level. This intensive 2 day badge programme will push you to your limits as you learn more complex caving techniques and develop greater confidence underground.

Where and when? All year at GT. How much? From £48 per person.

Climber Build confidence and skill in abseiling and climbing over the course of a day or over a number of weeks. This group badge programme covers personal protective equipment, safety, environmental impact and caring for technical equipment.

Where and when? All year at C and GT. This badge can also be completed at YH as part of an Explorer Mountain Weekend.

How much? £20 per person.

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 whether this is badge work, NGB qualifications or simply personal development.

Where and when?

Yr Hafod 24–26 June 2016, 15–17 July 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? From £50 per person or from £25 with DGB funding.

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The National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS) youth and adult scheme is now run at Great Tower.

This National Governing Body award is based on developing technical skill and confidence. It also counts towards the Navigator Staged Award. See page 12b for information.

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Many Courses and Qualifications are available to Explorers such as DofE Gold Expedition Training or Assessment, NGBs, Permit courses and Scouting skills courses. These can be found on pages 8b to 15b.

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Getting creative with your programme means you can complete more badge requirements than ever; sessions such as backwoods cooking, survival, land or water expeditions, hill days and lots of other adventurous activities allow you to cover many of the badge requirements in one visit such as Survival Skills, Outdoor and Adventure Challenge Areas, Orienteer and Navigator Staged Awards. Explorer Mountain Weekends at Yr Hafod are a brilliant opportunity to complete badge requirements, learn valuable skills and meet new friends. Call your chosen centre to chat about creating the ideal programme.

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SCOUT ACTIVITY CENTRES

CALENDAR 2016

Crawfordsburn

Gilwell Park

Woodhouse Park

Downe

Great Tower

Youlbury

Ferny Crofts

Hawkhirst

Yr Hafod

JANUARY Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

Saturday 2

Sunday 3

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5

6

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10

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12

13

14

15

18

19

20

21

22

25

26

27

28

29

9 Wintercamp Wintercamp Caving permit training 16 Archery permit course 23 Winter mountain skills 30 Caving permit assessment Archery permit course NSRA rifle shooting Camp craft skills course

Monday 1

Tuesday 2

Wednesday 3

Thursday 4

Friday 5

8

9

10

11

15

16

17

18

22

23

24

25

Monday

Tuesday 1

Wednesday 2

Thursday 3

7

8

17 24 31

FEBRUARY

29

Saturday Sunday 6 7 NSRA rifle course 12 13 14 Archery GB course 19 20 21 REC / activity first aid T1 permit training RYA powerboat level 2 BCU 2 star 26 27 28 Hill walking permit courses Hill and mountain Skills RYA powerboat level 2

MARCH

9 10 Winter mountain skills

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28

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Friday 4

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Saturday Sunday 5 6 T2 permit training NSRA rifle shooting Winter mountain skills 12 13

Archery GB Climbing permit training REC / activity first aid NSRA rifle shooting 18 19 20 Hill walking permit courses Hill and mountain skills T1 permit assessment ML training course 1 part 1 25 26 27

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APRIL Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

4

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6

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11

12

13

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18

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20

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25

26

27

28

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Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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4

5

9

10

11

12

16

17

18

19

23

24

25

26

30

31 Mountain Leader training

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Friday 1

Saturday Sunday 2 3 Archery GB T2 permit assessment NRSA rie shooting Camp craft skills course 8 9 10 Archery permit course Hill walking and climbing permit courses Hill and mountain Skills ML training course 1 part 2 15 16 17 Raft building permit 22 23 24 RYA powerboat level 2 29 30 1 BCU 2 star

MAY Friday 29

Saturday Sunday 30 1 BCU 2 star 6 7 8 Hill walking and climbing permit courses Hill and mountain Skills T1 permit training ML training course 1 part 3 13 14 15 T2 permit training 20 21 22 Climbing permit assessment Archery permit course Bush craft skills course Climbing permit training 27 28 29 Cubs BIG adventure weekend Mountain Leader training

JUNE Monday Tuesday Wednesday 30 31 1 Mountain Leader training

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Saturday Sunday 4 5 Archery GB NSRA rie course Module 38 skills course Hill walking and climbing permit courses Hill and mountain skills SPA training / assessment Raft building permit 10 11 12 T1 permit assessment 17 18 19 Fundays BCU 2 star 24 25 26 Explorer mountain weekend T2 permit assessment

July Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday 1

Saturday Sunday 2 3 Archery GB Hill walking and climbing permit courses Hill and mountain skills 8 9 10 Gilwell 24 REC / activity ďŹ rst aid 15 16 17 Explorer mountain weekend RYA powerboat level 2 22 23 24 SPA training 29 30 31

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28

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Tuesday 2

Wednesday 3

Thursday 4

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Saturday 6

Sunday 7

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29

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

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13 14 Mountain Leader assessment 19 20 21

15

26

29

AUGUST

24 25 DofE expedition training / assessment

20 21 Cubs BIG adventure weekend DofE expedition training / assessment 26 27 28 Bush craft skills course

SEPTEMBER

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27

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Woodhouse Park

Downe

Great Tower

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Camp Activity Ideas Pet Stick

Forest Faces

Each person will need: A small stick, glue / sticky tape, scissors, googly eyes and a range of decorating materials (paper, pens, wool, pipe cleaners, glitter, etc).

Each person will need: Clay-heavy mud / natural air-dry clay, leaves, small sticks and stones, acorns, conkers, grass, moss and an easily accessible tree.

1. Create a pet stick by decorating it with the materials provided (or with natural decorations that you find, such as leaves and grass).

1. Find a suitable tree for your forest face.

(Please make sure you have the correct permissions to decorate your tree before you start).

2. You could choose a theme for your pet sticks, eg animals, monsters or mini-me (make them look like yourself).

3. Your challenge is to then look after your pet stick whilst on camp – making sure they don’t get lost, keeping them safe on activities, making sure they have somewhere warm and dry to sleep at night.

Scouts and Explorers could post their stick diary entries or mini action movie on facebook.com/ScoutActivityCentres or on twitter @ScoutCentres

2. Choose an area on the tree where you would like your design to go. Apply a thick layer of clay mud to the tree to create the base of your face.

3. Start applying your decorations to create features on your face, eg use moss and leaves as hair, use an acorn as a nose. You could also use a stick to help draw details such as eyebrows.

Will you choose to create a happy face, a wise face or a scary face!?

Natural Paintbrushes

Stick Storytelling

Each person will need: A couple of clothes pegs, a collection of natural materials (leaves, weeds, flowers, feathers, etc), some paper, paint and water.

Each person will need: A stick, a piece of plain paper (A3 is best), scissors, sticky tape, colouring pens and pencils and a good imagination.

1. Go out and collect a number of leaves and flowers etc of different textures.

2. To create each paintbrush you will need a clothes peg and three medium sized leaves, or six blades of grass, or one feather or a bunch of other natural materials. It is best to keep the same type of material together for each paintbrush rather than mixing different textures.

3. Experiment with the different textures of each paintbrush on a piece of paper; some will be better for finer details, some will be better for big strokes and some will work better if you dab them.

1. Find a stick and then tape the stick onto a piece of plain paper.

2. Create a picture on the piece of paper using the stick as something that is not a stick within the picture, eg. it could be a person, a pole used for balancing on a tightrope or even a giraffe.

3. Use the pictures to help tell a story, either individually or as a group.

4. Now it’s time to create a masterpiece! Why not theme your pictures around nature and things that you would find in the wild?

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Courses and QualiFIcations

Programme, Training and Event Guide 2016

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Booking a Course Place So, you’re considering going on a course, but not sure what to do next? Check which centre your course is running at and give them a call to find out more – course detail, prerequisites, kit lists, prices or DGB eligibility. See page 2a for contact details.

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If you book on one of the Terrain 1 or Terrain 2 Hill Walking Training Permit weekends at Yr Haford or Great Tower before 30th March 2016, you will be entered into a free draw with a fantastic chance to win a great prize!

A winner will be randomly selected and announced on 4th April 2016. scouts.org.uk/sac

*Terms and conditions apply; see scouts.org.uk/sac for details.

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Contents

Booking a course place ............................. 2b An everyday adventure.............................. 4b Welcome to Courses and Qualifications.... 5b What’s new? .............................................. 7b Scouting skills courses .............................. 8b Queen’s Scout Award and DofE ................ 9b Water sports courses .............................. 10b MORE INFORMATION

Hill and mountain courses ....................... 11b

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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Leadership and development courses..... 14b Target sports ............................................ 15b Events...................................................... 16b

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An Everyday Adventure We call Scouting an ‘Everyday Adventure’ because it encourages young people to challenge themselves and gives them access to so many amazing activities and experiences. Being part of Scouting makes adventure seem accessible everyday, but in the real world, outside of Scouting it is much harder to come by.

This potential for adventure doesn’t happen by magic. It takes dedicated volunteers, high quality facilities and a movement willing to put young people in the driving seat.

Our Activity Centres help volunteers to deliver the 6-25 Programme by facilitating things such as nights away and exciting, challenging physical activities. They provide courses that allow adults to support young people. They show those who aren’t currently involved in Scouting just how ‘everyday’ adventure can be.

We want to see more young people delivering these outdoor activities, enjoying nights away and joining this life-changing movement. As a Deputy UK Youth Commissioner, and an imminent Mountain Leader trainee at Great Tower, I’m incredibly proud of the role Scout Activity Centres play. However you decide to get involved this year, we hope you share our pride.

Jay Thompson Deputy UK Youth Commissioner

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Welcome to Courses and QualiFIcations 2016 This fifth edition of the Programme, Training and Event Guide details even more courses that aim to enable Network and adult members to facilitate adventurous experiences with and for young people. In addition to the course dates in this booklet, groups of people who wish to complete a qualification can do so on a more suitable date. Just contact your chosen centre to discuss further.

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Grants and Funding The Scout Association is aware that some people may need additional financial support to attend courses and achieve skills, qualifications and permits. The internal grant-making body of the Scout Association, the Development Grants Board (DGB) holds funds to support a range of course places and funded just over ÂŁ2600 of course costs for over 25 volunteers in 2015.

Adult volunteers can benefit from up to 50% off the cost of DofE Assessor training, Adventurous Activity Permits and other instructor skills training. Look out for eligible courses which will display the DGB symbol.

Please note that any applications for funding must be received by the DGB Team 4 weeks before any course takes place. Visit scouts.org.uk/grants for more information on eligibility and to download an application form.

For further advice on funds and grants please contact the DGB Team.

Badge / certificate provided Camping / accommodation included Food included Counts towards DofE and Queen’s Scout Award A minimum age applies Counts towards a Staged Activity Badge Eligible for funding. Visit scouts.org.uk/grants

Explorers can also complete some of the courses and qualifications.

Look out for age restriction symbols under each course.

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What’s new?

Crawfordsburn is replacing the old Cabin on site and installing road and path lighting. We are all excited about the new build which will be a brilliant conference and training hub when complete. A beautiful terrace area has been built onto the Lid plus Crawfordsburn now offers slack lining as part of its ever growing portfolio of activities.

hawkhirst has refitted the Jubilee Lodge with a new kitchen and living area which includes a new cooker and seating area. A tomahawk throwing range and tented village have been built plus Hawkhirst continues to be excited about the Dark Sky status in Northumberland which has opened up new opportunities for visiting groups.

downe opened the new toilet block on the Training Ground and installed two tented villages in 2015. The team has been busy redecorating the Bridger accommodation and now full catering is available at the centre.

woodhouse park has completed the ropes course area and its new tented village.

Visitors to the Training Centre will notice the access inside the building has been upgraded. Also, tomahawk throwing has been added to the already exciting activity portfolio.

ferny crofts now offers groups a ‘totally sustainable stay’ – no need for a car by using public transport and the upgraded bikes on the new hike and cycle routes. The new toilet and shower facilities, sit on top kayaks as well as tomahawk throwing and go karts have boosted the on-site facilities provision and brilliant range of activities.

Great tower now offers a huge amount of training courses from caving permit training and assessment to REC first aid and bush craft skills. In addition, a new fleet of kayaks and a keel boat, the renovated Bield kitchen, a tented village, a second on-site crag and second archery range have been created. Great Tower is therefore a perfect place to host the Permit Conference in November 2016. See scouts.org.uk/greattoweradult-training for details.

youlbury has been busy completing ground and tree maintenance in and around many campsites, so in addition to the two new tented villages, the centre now offers more accommodation options.

Yr Hafod has increased the amount of courses provided in Snowdonia, and volunteers now run a week-long Winter Hillwalking Course in the Cairngorms.

Several new volunteers joined the team in 2015, adding to the already highly qualified and experienced instructors who operate this exciting activity centre.

gilwell park now has a wedding licence which means guests can celebrate their special day in a beautiful setting. The Salah and surrounding ground has been refurbished and cleared. There is also a new International Volunteer Lodge, a new tented village and a new activity – dry tooling. /ScoutActivityCentres

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Scouting Skills Courses Camp Craft Skills Course

Bush Craft Skills Course

Based on useful camp skills using axes and saws, tent pitching and care, knots and lashings, pioneering and camp gadgets, backwoods cooking and bush craft. The skills covered on this course can count towards validation of parts of module 38.

Where and when?

Gilwell Park 1–3 Apr 2016.

Youlbury 29–31 Jan 2016 or 9–11 Dec 2016.

How much? £75 per person or £37.50 with DGB funding.

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 water treatment. The skills covered on this course can count towards validation of parts of module 38.

Where and when?

Gilwell Park 20–22 May 2016 or 23–25 Sep 2016.

Great Tower 26–28 Aug 2016.

Youlbury 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? £75 per person or £37.50 with DGB funding.

Useful course; takes the fear out of planning.

Informative and definitely worth the trip.

Module 38 Nights Away Training

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Expedition Training or Assessment

DofE Gold Residential

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? 19–27 Aug 2016 at YH. Other Scout Activity Centres can provide this training and assessment for groups on dates to suit you.

How much? £150 per person.

Our centres are the perfect base from which to complete your DofE Gold Residential and elements of the Queen’s Scout Award. Contact your chosen centre for more information When and where? All year and at all centres excluding C and YH. How much? £50 per person or £25 with DGB funding.

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*YH only Scout Activity Centres offer a range of walking courses which aim to improve technical and leadership skill level. Check out the Hill and Mountain Courses section for information on Mountain Leader, Navigation, Permit and Winter Walking Skills courses.

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Not only do these courses count towards Queen’s Scout Award and Gold DofE, other courses in this guide can help you achieve the award requirements. Look out for the QSA symbol and if you’re not sure, check with your leader or email dofe@scouts.org.uk or programme@scouts.org.uk.

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Water Sports Courses BCU UKCC 2 Star This two day NGB training and assessment course delivers the skills to progress in paddle sports on Kielder Water or Lake Windermere. Participants should already be able to paddle forwards, backwards and turn their craft.

Please ask us about completing the equivalent permits at the same time.

Where and when?

Great Tower 29 Apr–1 May 2016 or 17–19 Jun 2016.

Hawkhirst 19–21 Feb 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? £85 per person or £42.50 with DGB funding.

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Raft Building Permit Training and Assessment This one day course trains and assesses candidates to lead groups in traditional raft building activities. Permits may be restricted to specific classes of water or locations.

Where and when?

Ferny Crofts 4 Jun 2016.

Great Tower 16 Apr 2016.

Hawkhirst 4 Jun 2016.

How much? £30 per person or £15 with DGB funding.

RYA Powerboat Level 2 This is a two day course that entails launching, recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving, coming alongside and man overboard.

Where and when?

Great Tower 26–28 Feb 2016, 22–24 Apr 2016, 15–17 Jul 2016 or 30 Sept–2 Oct 2016.

Hawkhirst 19–21 Feb 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? £120 per person or £60 with DGB funding.

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Hill and Mountain Courses Climbing Permit Training or Assessment This course is designed to teach the specific skills of leading a group in single pitch top rope climbing, managing up to two belay systems at once. The assessment evaluates all technical skills and the ability to lead a group.

Where and when?

Ferny Crofts – call the centre for course dates.

Gilwell Park Training: 20–22 May 2016.

Assessment: 23–25 Sept 2016.

Great Tower Training: 11–13 Mar 2016 14–16 Oct 2016.

Assessment: 20 May 2016.

Yr Hafod Training or assessment: 8–10 Apr 2016, 6–8 May 2016, 3–5 Jun 2016, 1–3 Jul 2016, 23–25 Sept 2016 or 14–16 Oct 2016.

How much? Training from £75 per person. Assessment from £85 per person or £40 per person at GT (1 day only).

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Hill and Mountain Skills These Mountain Training accredited skills courses aim to develop practical skills for beginners.

Participants must register with Mountain Training before participating.

Where and when?

Yr Hafod 26–28 Feb 2016, 18–20 Mar 2016, 8–10 Apr 2016, 6–8 May 2016, 3–5 Jun 2016, 1–3 Jul 2016, 23–25 Sept 2016, 14–16 Oct 2016, 25–27 Nov 2016 or 2–4 Dec 2016.

Great Tower – contact the centre for dates.

How much? £85 per person or £42.50 with DGB funding. * *YH only

Booking onto either the Terrain 1 or 2 hillwalking permit courses at Great Tower or Yr Hafod before 30 March 2016 means you are automatically entered into a prize draw to win a Vango tent. See page 2b for details.

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Terrain 2 Permit Training or Assessment

Mountain Leader Training or Assessment

This course is designed to teach the specific skills required to lead a walking group in Terrain 2 conditions, typically steep mountainous terrain over 800 metres. See POR 9.30 for full definition.

Where and when?

Great Tower Training: 4–6 Mar 2016, 13–15 May 2016 or 16–18 Sept 2016.

Assessment: 1–3 Apr 2016, 24–26 Jun or 21–23 Oct 2016.

Yr Hafod Training or Assessment: 26–28 Feb 2016, 18–20 Mar 2016, 8–10 Apr 2016, 6–8 May 2016, 3–5 Jun 2016, 1–3 Jul 2016, 23–25 Sept 2016, 14–16 Oct 2016, 25–27 Nov 2016 or 2–4 Dec 2016.

How much? Training £75 per person.

Assessment £85 per person or £42.50 with DGB funding. *

Complete your summer Mountain Leader Training or Assessment either in the Lake District or Snowdonia National Parks. This award is recognised as the UK’s national standard for taking groups into mountainous environments. Participants must have completed the prerequisites for the course and have registered with Mountain Training.

Where and when?

Great Tower Training 27 May–1 June 2016.

Assessment 9–14 Sept 2016.

Yr Hafod Training: 18–20 Mar, 8–10 Apr and 6–8 May 2016 (must attend both weekends) or 9–11 Sept, 23–25 Sept and 14–16 Oct 2016 (must attend both weekends).

Assessment: 9–11 Sept and 23–25 Sept 2016 (must attend both weekends).

How much? Training £270 per person.

Assessment £250 per person or £125 with DGB funding.

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Winter Mountain Skills Course This 6 day training course is split into two levels. The introductory course covers scrambling, winter navigation, crampons, ice axes and quality mountain days. The Intermediate course covers a refresher of basic skills, ropework and belays, party leadership and winter climbing. A shorter skills course is also available at Great Tower.

Where and when? GT 22–24 Jan 2016.

YH 6–12 Mar 2016.

How much? £75 at GT or £37.50 with DGB funding. £495 at YH or £247.50 with DGB funding. *

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*YH only The National Navigation Award Scheme This national scheme from bronze to gold level is designed to develop personal practical skills and confidence in navigating in the countryside.

Where and when? All year at Great Tower.

How much? From £40 per person or £20 per person with DGB funding.

*YH only

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Caving Permit Training or Assessment

Terrain 1 Permit Training or Assessment

This course is designed to teach applicants the specific skills needed to lead a group in a cave system with no vertical pitches. Both training and assessment courses use caves in North Yorkshire.

Where and when?

Great Tower Training 8–10 Jan 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016 Assessment: 30 Jan 2016 How much? Training £75 per person.

Assessment £40 per person or £20 with DGB funding.

This course is designed to teach the specific skills required to lead a group in Terrain 1 conditions, typically covering terrain between 500 metres and 800 metres. See POR 9.29 for full definition.

Where and when?

Great Tower Training: 19–21 Feb 2016, 6–8 May 2016 or 11–13 Nov 2016.

Assessment: 18–20 Mar 2016, 10–12 Jun 2016 or 7–9 Oct 2016.

Yr Hafod Training or Assessment: 26–28 Feb 2016, 18–20 Mar 2016, 8–10 Apr 2016, 6–8 May 2016, 3–5 Jun 2016, 1–3 Jul 2016, 23–25 Sept 2016, 14–16 Oct 2016, 25–27 Nov 2016 or 2–4 Dec 2016.

How much? Training £75 per person.

Assessment £85 per person or £42.50 with DGB funding. *

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SPA Training or AssessmenT The Single Pitch Award is the nationally recognised qualification for taking groups top rope climbing on real rock. You must have completed the prerequisites for this course.

Where and when?

Great Tower Training 22–24 Jul 2016 or 23–25 Sept 2016.

Assessment 2–4 Sept 2016.

Yr Hafod Training or assessment: 3–5 Jun 2016.

How much? £160 per person or £80 with DGB funding.

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Leadership AND Development Courses Module 38 Skills for Residential Experiences Meet like-minded new and experienced Leaders and gain knowledge, skills and the confidence required to take a group away overnight. Learn about programme ideas, using and storing camping equipment, choosing a site, planning, paperwork, catering and get a taste of some adventurous activities suitable for Beavers to Scouts.

Where and when?

Gilwell Park 18–20 Nov 2016.

Hawkhirst 3–5 Jun 2016.

Youlbury 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? £75 per person.

Rescue Emergency Care level 2 / Activity First aid This two day course is designed for people who use the outdoors for pleasure and instructing.

It is suitable for a wide variety of instructors including permit holders, Scout Leaders, canoeists and climbers.

Where and when?

Great Tower 8–10 Jul 2016 or 9–11 Dec 2016.

Hawkhirst 19–21 Feb 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016.

Youlbury 11–13 Mar 2016 or 9–11 Dec 2016.

Yr Hafod 2–4 Dec 2016.

How much? £160 per person or £80 with DGB funding. * *YH only

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Target Sports NSRA Air RifLe YPS Tutor Training This is a two day course qualifying participants to lead air rifle sessions. It covers the law, range requirements, personal skills, maintenance and developmental techniques.

Where and when?

Ferny Crofts 4–6 Mar 2016 or 30 Sept to 2 Oct 2016.

Gilwell Park 1–3 Apr 2016 or 18–20 Nov 2016.

Great Tower 5–7 Feb 2016, 3–5 Jun 2016 or 25–27 Nov 2016.

Youlbury 29–31 Jan 2016 or 11–13 Mar 2016.

How much? £150 per person or £75 with DGB funding.

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We have introduced new tomahawk throwing ranges at Hawkhirst, Woodhouse Park, Gilwell Park and Ferny Crofts for groups.

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Archery GB Instructor Training This is a two and a half day course qualifying participants to lead archery sessions including safety, shooting technique, coaching and maintaining equipment.

Where and when?

Gilwell Park 1–3 Apr 2016 or 23–25 Sep 2016. Great Tower 12–14 Feb 2016, 1–3 Jul 2016 or 4–6 Nov 2016.

Hawkhirst 3–5 Jun 2016. Youlbury 11–13 Mar 2016 or 28–30 Oct 2016.

How much? £250 per person or £125 with DGB funding.

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17+ Archery Permit Training and Assessment This two day course trains and assesses candidates to hold the archery Leadership Permit for recurve bows.

Where and when?

Gilwell Park 20–22 May 2016, 18–20 Nov 2016. Great Tower 15–17 Jan 2016, 8–10 Apr 2016 or 2–4 Dec 2016. Youlbury 29–31 Jan 2016 or 9–11 Dec 2016.

How much? £85 per person or £42.50 with DGB funding.

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Events Timeline

Where? Gilwell Park and Hawkhirst When? 8–10 January 2016 Who? Scouts and Explorers wintercamp.org.uk

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Cub Centenary – BIG adventure weekends

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• 27–29 May 2016 at GT • 19–21 Aug 2016 at D, GP, GT, HH, WP and Y • 7–9 Oct 2016 at GT. Who? Cubs scouts.org.uk/cubs100

Where? Gilwell Park When? 8–10 July 2016 Who? Explorers gilwell24.info

Scout Activity Centres also host open days throughout the year.

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2016 Where? Gilwell Park When? 28–30 October 2016 Who? Scouts and Explorers scouts.org.uk/scarefest

Where? Gilwell Park When? 2–4 September 2016 Who? Network and adult members Scouts.org.uk/reunion SEPT

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