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Up for the adventure? I am When I wanted to learn about adventure, I went to the people who knew what they were doing – you should do the same. Since becoming Chief Scout I have joined in some of the great adventures that take place at our National Scout Activity Centres. I’ve been zorbing with Explorer Scouts at Gilwell Park, lit fires with Cubs at Youlbury and met the team at Ferny Crofts. Scout Activity Centres provide young people and adults with access to great activities, helping to promote Scouting as the leading provider of outdoor know-how. The new Network Academies at Hawkhirst and Outdoor Challenge weekends at Downe offer the chance to learn skills from a trusted and experienced team. New centres, more adventures… I’m really excited that we can now offer even more thrilling activities and events, as Great Tower in the Lake District and Woodhouse Park in Bristol join the family of centres. Whether it’s a fun day out for your Beaver Colony or Cub Pack, an exhilarating weekend for your Scout Troop or Explorer Unit, a training course, or anything in between, book your next adventure with Scout Activity Centres. The guys will help make your next adventure the best you’ve ever had.
Bear Grylls Chief Scout
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welcome to your ntres scout activity ce Welcome to the Scout Activity Centres guide to badge and award courses and events for 2012, which has been specially designed for you, our Members. Of course, you will already know that our Scout Activity Centres offer amazing outdoor experiences at affordable prices, but we are now offering groups the opportunity to complete a range of badges and awards across our centres. We understand that with so many badges and awards for young people to complete as they progress through Scouting, there is a demand on your time to help achieve them. That’s why we’ve been working hard to produce a number of options for achievement across the centres. There are a raft of courses for young adults and leaders too. Whether you are visiting one of our centres for an evening, or taking part in a week-long camp, these courses can be included in your programme. Whilst there is the possibility to run some of these programmes yourself, the courses in this guide offer you the easier option – allowing our instructors to run them for you. Over the next few pages you will find information about all seven of our centres, as well as specific programmes designed to fulfil the requirements for a range of badges by section. In addition, you can find out all about the events and courses we will be running at our centres. If you have any ideas for what we could be offering in the future, drop us a line at sac@scouts.org.uk
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Where are our centres? Scout Activity Centres are located throughout the UK. Look below to find your local centre.
downe Birdhouse Lane, Downe, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7LJ +44 (0)1959 572 121 downe.sac@scouts.org.uk ferny crofts Beaulieu, Brockenhurst, Hampshire, SO42 7YQ +44 (0)23 8084 5092 fernycrofts.sac@scouts.org.uk gilwell park Chingford, London, E4 7QW +44 (0)20 8498 5411 gilwell.sac@scouts.org.uk Great tower Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria, LA23 3PQ +44 (0)1539 531 279 greattower.sac@scouts.org.uk hawkhirst Kielder Water, Hexham, Northumberland, NE48 1QZ +44 (0)1434 250 217 hawkhirst.sac@scouts.org.uk woodhouse park Fernhill, Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, BS32 4LX +44 (0)1454 613 006 woodhouse.sac@scouts.org.uk youlbury Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5HD +44 (0)1865 326 264 youlbury.sac@scouts.org.uk
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downe
ferny crofts
A beautiful, wooded 86-acre site situated close to Biggin Hill in rural Kent, only 16 miles from the centre of London. Downe Scout Activity Centre has welcomed young people from all walks of life and corners of the world for over 80 years.
A stunning 31-acre site situated in the heart of the New Forest only ten miles from Southampton and five miles from Lyndhurst. Ferny Crofts is an ideal location for environmental, biology and geography activities as well as adventurous activities.
gilwell park
Great tower
Gilwell Park is set in 108 acres of beautiful woodland, on the edge of Epping Forest, north east of London. The site is easily accessible from the M25 yet it still gives the feeling of being in the great outdoors. Gilwell is the home of Scouting in the UK and boasts excellent facilities.
Great Tower is set in 250 acres, close to the shore of Lake Windermere. Its location in the heart of the Lake District National Park, the UK’s adventure playground, makes it the perfect base for exploring this famous area. As well as all of our own exciting on-site activities, including climbing on natural rocky crags, the area has a wealth of things to do, from horse riding and hiking to cruises of the lakes.
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hawkhirst
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Hawkhirst is situated in Northumberland approximately 50 miles north west of Newcastle. The centre extends over 70 acres of mainly coniferous forest. Located within 200 square miles of the Kielder Forest, it is surrounded on three sides by the vast expanse of Kielder Water, making it the perfect location for both water and land–based activities.
Woodhouse Park is set in 36 acres of picturesque woodland in South Gloucestershire, just eight miles north of Bristol. Easily accessible from the M4 and M5, yet in peaceful countryside, the centre is perfectly situated for exploring the Cotswolds, the Mendips and the Wye Valley. Woodhouse Park offers the ideal location and facilities for an adventurous experience in the South West.
youlbury
Youlbury is set in 42 acres of beautiful woodland in rural Oxfordshire, just seven miles from Oxford city centre. With a wide range of both high-adrenaline and on-ground activities, our friendly and experienced staff and instructors can work with any age group (from young children to company directors) to create fun and adventurous experiences.
MORE INFORMATION For more information about our seven Scout Activity Centres, including the range of facilities and accommodation on offer, from camping sites to purpose built accommodation lodges and a range of ’land’, ‘in the air’ and ‘on the water’ activities, visit www.scouts.org.uk/sac. Alternatively, email us at sac@scouts. org.uk to request a copy of our Scouts Brochure.
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Outdoor Challenge
What? Three hours of activities including tent pitching and exploring the local environment. Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? From £5 per person
fitness Challenge \ What? Simply add this onto your programme and our staff will discuss and demonstrate how exercise can affect your body, including how to monitor your own pulse. Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? Free
Beaver adventure days\ What? A fun-filled day with four instructed activities from the range on offer at your chosen centre. Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? From £9 per person
Full programme residentials\ What? A fully instructed one-night residential experience. Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? £40 per person for camping, food and programme of activities See page 14 for Beaver Leader residential training.
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Outdoor Challenge \ What? A two-night camp based around traditional Scouting skills with the chance to try out some on-site activities. Where? All seven centres When? April, May, September, October 2012 How much? From £49 per person and £10 for leaders What’s included? All food, equipment* and full instruction Minimum group size? 10
naturalist\
What? During a three-hour session, Cubs will learn how to identify different plants and animals in the centre’s surrounding area. Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? £4 per person
Water activities\
Small Pack but want to book?** Where and when? Ferny Crofts 27-28 October 2012 Youlbury 20-22 April 2012. *speak to centre about what is included **may be mixed with other Packs
What? RYA Start Sailing Stage 1 Award – 2 days Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst When? January to December 2012 How much? £150 per person What? BCU Paddlepower Start Award (Canoeing/ Kayaking) – three hours Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst When? January to December 2012 How much? £15 per person
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Master at Arms (Archery or Ri f le Shooting) What? A series of six activity sessions aimed at developing your precision and technique, ending with a competition within the group. Where? All seven centres (rifle shooting not available at Hawkhirst). When? January to December 2012 How much? £16 per person Minimum group size? 10
Small Troop but want to book?* Where? Gilwell Park When? Courses start on Wednesday 18 January and 24 October at 7pm for six weeks (archery and rifle shooting). How much? £16 per person *may be mixed with other Troops
outdoor Challenge \ What? A two-night camp based around traditional Scouting skills, with the chance to try out some on-site activities. Where? All seven centres When? March to May and September. How much? £49 per person and £10 for leaders What’s included? All food, equipment and full instruction Minimum group size? 10
Small Troop but want to book?* Where and when? Downe 10-12 August 2012 Woodhouse Park 25-27 May 2012 Youlbury 21-23 September 2012 *may be mixed with other Troops
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climber\
What? A series of six activity sessions to learn and develop personal climbing skills Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? £17 per person Minimum group size? 10
Small Troop but want to book?* Where? Gilwell Park When? Courses start on 18 January and 24 October at 7pm for six weeks *may be mixed with other Troops
Paddlesports
What? BCU Paddlepower Passport Award – two days Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst. When? January to December 2012 How much? £65 per person Instructor participant ratio? 1:6
power Coxswain
What? RYA Powerboat Level 1 Course – 1 day Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst. When? January to December 2012 How much? £75 per person Instructor participant ratio? 1:3
Dinghy Sailor
What? RYA Start Sailing Stage 2 Award – two days Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst. When? January to December 2012 How much? £150 per person Instructor: participant ratio? 1:6 Note: Participants must have completed their Stage 1 Award to work towards their Stage 2. Both courses can be completed over five days.
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Activity Centre Service What? Talk to the centre teams to discuss a project you may wish to undertake as a Unit as part of your visit to one of our centres Where? All seven centres When? January to December 2012 How much? Free
Paddlesports What? BCU 2* Award (Canoeing/ Kayaking) – three days Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst When? January to December 2012 How much? £110 per person Instructor: participant ratio? 1:3
Water Activities
What? RYA Powerboat Level 2 course – two days . Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst When? January to December 2012 How much? £125 per person Instructor: participant ratio? 1:3 What? RYA Seamanship Skills – two days Where? Great Tower or Hawkhirst When? January to December 2012 How much? £150 per person Instructor: participant ratio? 1:6 Junior Service Team We have a range of opportunities for you to gain additional experience on centre with our Junior Service Team. Contact your nearest centre for more information.
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physical recreation Master at Arms (Archery or Ri f le Shooting) What? A series of six sessions to develop precision and technique Where? All seven centres (rifle shooting not available at Hawkhirst) When? January to December 2012 How much? £16 per person Minimum group size? 10
rope skills courses What? A series of six sessions to develop personal climbing skills and prepare for personal permit assessment Where? Downe, Ferny Crofts, Gilwell, Great Tower and Youlbury When? Available throughout the year How much? £17 per person Minimum group size? 10
‘We got 41 badges. Everyone from Cubs to Explorers thought it was fantastic. We ha ve booked again.’ 14th Blackford
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NETWORK AND ADULTS Section Leader Training (SLT12)
Leader Planning weekends
What? This course covers the learning required for modules 5-9 and 11-19 of the Adult Training Scheme and for a Section Leader Wood Badge. To attend this course you need to have already completed your Getting Started training (modules 1, 2 and 3). Where? Gilwell Park When? 14-20 May 2012 How much? £200 camping or indoor accommodation (food included)
What? An opportunity to share ideas and experience with like-minded leaders, as well as a chance to try out some activities Where and when? Downe 10-12 January 2012 Youlbury 17-18 November 2012 How much? £50 per person, including food and indoor accommodation
Note: This course is run by the Adult Support team within the Programme and Development department of The Scout Association. For further information please email adult.support@scouts.org.uk or phone 0845 300 1818 for the Adult Training Office.
Work with us
Beaver Leader residential training What? Confidence-building skills, training with like-minded leaders, including a taster of adventurous activities suitable for Beavers Where and when? Great Tower 19-20 May 2012 Youlbury 15-16 September 2012 How much? £40 per person for camping, food and programme of activities
We have a range of voluntary and paid vacancies across our seven centres. Visit www.scouts.org.uk/sac and www.scouts.org.uk/jobs for more information.
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activity academies water sports academy
Become a Mountain Leader
What? Develop personal and leadership skills in either sailing or paddlesports with the opportunity to gain National Governing Body qualifications and permits Where? Hawkhirst When? 26-30 March 2012 How much? £150 per person What’s included? Full instruction, food, accommodation and specialist equipment
What? Undertake your MLTE Summer Mountain Leader Training Where? Great Tower When? 9-14 September 2012 How much? £350 per person What’s included? Full tuition costs and indoor accommodation on-site (the course does require at least one overnight camp) Note: Please see www.mlte.org for pre-requisites and course content
Introduction to Instructing Academy What? Interested in a career in the outdoors? Join our experienced centre teams to develop your delivery and technical skills Where? Youlbury When? 19-23 March 2012 How much? £100 per person What’s included? Full instruction, food, accommodation and specialist equipment
NSRA Ri f le Shooting course What? Two day NGB award for rifle shooting Where? Ferny Crofts When? 27-29 January 2012 How much? £120 per person What’s included? All food, accommodation and specialist equipment
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Become a Single Pitch Climbing Instructor What? Undertake your MLTE Single Pitch Award Training Where? Great Tower When? 16-18 September 2012 How much? £175 per person What’s included? Full tuition costs and indoor accommodation on-site (the course does require at least one overnight camp) Note: Please see www.mlte.org for prerequisites and course content
BCU 1* Kayak & Canoe course Where? Hawkhirst When? 7 April 2012 How much? £50 per person
Raft Building Permit Training
RYA Powerboat Level 2 Where? Hawkhirst When? 3-4 March 2012 How much? £125 per person (Also available on a bespoke basis for groups of three people)
Scout and GGUK Level 1 Climbing Permit Training Where? Ferny Crofts When? 15-16 April 2012 How much? £70 per person
GGUK Level 1 Assessment Where? Ferny Crofts When? 11 June 2012 How much? £45 per person
Where? Hawkhirst When? 12 May 2012 How much? £50 per person
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how to book We hope that our new and exciting courses inspire you to make a booking with Scout Activity Centres. There really is something for everyone. To book, or for more information, please call the centre of your choice (see page 5).
Booking terms and conditions 1. Prices are correct at time of print. 2. Unless otherwise stated, prices exclude food and accommodation. 3. Prices may vary across centres.
If the advertised course dates do not suit you, we will do our best to accommodate your requirements on a bespoke basis. Applications for all our courses will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that places will not be confirmed until a deposit is received. Contact the centre for details.
4. We reserve the right to move advertised dates and/or cancel courses. 5. Minimum and maximum numbers apply – enquire with chosen centre. 6. Subject to availability.
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e easier... if l r u o y e k a m o t Here Now that you’ve booked your activity weekend, visit our shop. We have a large range of affordable branded products to give you the best choice for what you need on any activity weekend. From boots to tents, whatever you are looking for, friendly and helpful staff are here to help and advise you. By purchasing through Scout Shops you are supporting the development of young people and adults as all profits are returned to Scouting. www.scouts.org.uk/shop 0845 094 8031
You can also book insurance for your trip through our wholly-owned insurance broker, Unity (Scout Insurance Services). Unity has worked with youth groups for many years and so understands what is important to you. www.unityins.co.uk 0845 094 5702
Did you know? We own and operate two conference centres in London, hosting anything from Scout meetings and conferences to wedding receptions and events. Visit www.towntocountry.co.uk for more information.
YOUR CONFERENCE CENTRES
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scouts.org.uk/sac The Scout Association Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales) and SC038437 (Scotland).
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