Nottinghamshire Scouts
Adventure Opportunities 2015
Nottinghamshire Scouts are offering a whole variety of activities during 2015; we are again
providing an even bigger range of activities compared with last year.
Our aim is to provide a diverse range of activities that will supplement your existing
programme, as we recognise that outdoor activities are a vital part of Scouting. The outdoor
element is essential to develop our young people so please read this brochure, if nothing
appeals to you then please pass it on to another leader in your group who may be
interested.
In this brochure there are opportunities for both youngsters and for adults. All activities are
run to the highest standards, with the safety of participants paramount. A bursary scheme is
also available to subsidise the cost of any adult national governing body course, please ask
at the time of booking.
Bookings
 A Website is available for bookings, further information & downloads nottsscouts.org.uk/adventures
 Enquires for can be made by email to [email protected] .Provisional
bookings will be held for 10 days.
 A completed booking form & Deposit of 20% MUST be sent within the 10 days of
the provisional booking. Submit forms to:- Steve Day, 9 Cherryholt Close, East
Bridgford, Notts, NG13 8PP If the booking form is not received within the 10
days your provisional booking will be cancelled.
 An acknowledgement and receipt of the deposit for the booking will be provided by
return.
 You must confirm your numbers 6 weeks in advance of the course. (No refunds
will be given after this date).
 Four weeks prior to the activity, joining instructions, health forms and an invoice will
be sent out to participants or Group Leaders as appropriate.
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Hillwalking and Climbing Opportunities
Winter Walking Weekend - £40
This weekend is intended for both Scouts and Explorer Scouts and is for mixed ability
groups with walking in the higher parts of the Lake District or North Wales. The cost
includes all food, accommodation and supervision
6 - 8 November 2015
Lakes
4 - 6 December 2015
Lakes
15-17 January 2016
Yorkshire
12-14 February 2016
Lakes
12-14 March 2016
Hafod, North Wales
Adults Hillwalking Training - £10 excludes camp fees and food
We are running a training weekend for hillwalking in Derbyshire on 11 & 12 April 2015.
This course is aimed at any adult who wants to get to Terrain One standard, and will cover,
navigation, group control, and equipment together with advice on routes. This course will be
based at a Peak District campsite with instruction from one of our experienced outdoor
team. There may be the chance of being assessed for an activity permit, depending upon
previous experience.
Rock Climbing & Walking Day - £5 each
This is a half day Rock Climbing and half day Hillwalking. For this activity we can accept
groups of up to ten participants and two groups can be booked on each day, Ideal for
Scouts & Explorers.
10 May, 13 June, 20 June, 4 July
Rock Climbing Day - £5 each
This is a full day Rock Climbing for up to 12 older Scouts or Explorers. This is a long day
spent climbing a variety of routes at one venue, groups need to be keen to climb all day.
There is the option of completing the Rock Climbing proficiency badge, to do this we need
to add an extra evening before the day in Derbyshire please advise when booking
12 April, 6 September, 19 September
Adults Rock Climbing Training - £10 excludes camp fees and food
We are running a training weekend for Rock Climbing in Derbyshire on 11 & 12 April 2015.
This course is aimed at any adult who wants to be able to supervise single pitch rock
climbing, and will cover set ups, group control, equipment, together with advice on routes.
This can be for Novices or those with more experience who want to brush up their skills.
This course will be based at a Peak District campsite with instruction from one of our
experienced outdoor team. There may be the chance of being assessed for an activity
permit, depending upon previous experience.
Assessments for Activity Permits
For those wanting activity permits in hillwalking, rock climbing, canoeing, sailing and power
boating you will need to complete a practical assessment. These can be arranged by
contacting the County Office.
Mountain Biking - £16 per person Full Days
This activity has really taken off, we are putting on more dates than last year to try match
the demand. This is for Scouts, Explorers or Network members of up to 14No on each date,
the routes can be chosen to suit the ability of the group. This is full days Mountain Biking
locally in Sherwood Forest with a proven provider who provides instruction and quality bikes
a great day.
10 May, 17 May, 21 June, 28 June, 5 July, 19 September
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BMX Biking - £6 per person
The BMX Biking has proven to be a real hit so we are offering this again, for those of you
who went on the County Activity day you will had a go with the small bikes. So we are
offering Monday evenings at Warsop, Nr Mansfield from 7 -9pm and the cost includes hire
of bikes, instructor & safety gear, groups of up to12.
11 May, 18 May, 8 June, 1 June, 6 July
Water Activity Opportunities
Water Weekend
8- 10 May, 19-21 June, 10- 12 July and 11-13 September
This is an exciting weekend with the opportunity to sample a variety of different water
activities, these include Kayaking, Open Canoes, Motor Boats and raft racing.
We are now offering more weekends but limiting the number on them to 30 each weekend.
This will allow us to tailor the activities to the participant’s requirements, so if a group have
8 youngsters who want to do their One Star Canoeing then this can be arranged.
These weekends are suitable for Scouts, Explorers and Network members
Water Weekend £35
Level One Powerboat
9 May, 10 May, 20 June, 21 June
This is the real basic entry level for those with no experience at all in power boats. For
Scouts over 12 years, it also qualifies as the power coxswain badge, one day course at
Farndon.
Level one powerboat £35
Level Two Power Boat
11 & 12 July, 12 & 13 Sept
Ideally for those with powerboat experience, but will start with the basics and gives a good
grounding in powerboats for Explorers and Adults, two day course at Farndon.
Level Two Powerboat £75
Safety Boat
TBC
This is the next level up and is appropriate for those providing safety boat cover for water
activities with a power boat. Pre requisite level 2 power boat.
Safety Boat Course £75
Adults Canoe & Kayak Training Weekend
A weekend for adults (must be over 18) who might want any of the following, Skills Training
in Canoes, Skills Training in Kayaks, Activity Permit Assessments for Canoes, Activity
Permit Assessments for Kayaks.
On the Saturday we will offer the training or assessment depending upon your experience
and needs. On the Sunday we will be running a Foundation Safety and Rescue Course
(FSRT), this is a BCU safety course, if you already hold this then we can offer further skills
training. The cost of the weekend is £20 if you want to do both days including the FSRT
course or £10 if you want the training etc.
9 & 10 May
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NEW
Adult Sailing Course 1 - cost £25
This is an adults only sailing course to try and build our sailing team, you can do either RYA
level 2 or 3, no experience required. Participants to attend all dates
Wed evening 2, 9, 16 and 10 & 11 October
Come and try it Sailing - £5
We are running come and try it sessions for groups to have a taster session in sailing.
Groups of up to 12 participants of Scout, Explorer, Network or Adult members, these are
either morning, afternoon or evening sessions
Evening sessions 22 April, 29 April, 6 May
AM OR PM sessions 2 May and 30 May
Sailing sessions £5 each
Youth Sailing Courses - £40
Starts 13 May for 8 weeks
This is a eight week course in sailing for the complete beginner which will be up to the RYA
youth stage 2, this will give you the opportunity to learn to sail either a single handed dinghy
or help to crew a larger boat. The course is for Scouts and Explorer Scouts & will be held at
Nottingham County Sailing club, at Hoveringham. All evening sessions are on Wednesday
evenings starting at 6.30pm and finishing about 8.30pm.
NEW Advanced Youth Sailing Courses - £40
Starts 11 May for 7 weeks
This is a seven week course in sailing for those that attended last year or already hold the
stage 2 or 3 can move on to the next level. The course is for Scouts and Explorer Scouts &
will be held at Nottingham County Sailing club, at Hoveringham. All evening sessions are
on Monday evenings starting at 6.30pm and finishing about 8.30pm.
NEW Beaver or Cub Water Activity Days
28th June & 12th July
We are running two days for Beavers & Cubs at Walesby campsite on their Lake activities
include Canoeing, Rafting and Body Board Slide. Sessions are 3 hrs of water activities with
the option of other self arranged Walesby Activities or just come for half a day, cost £8,
Further details available shortly, a great chance for the younger sections to try a new and
exciting activity.
Boat Inspections
The rules have changed this year, the permit holder responsible for the activity needs to
check all the equipment used on each and every occasion.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Support for Explorer Units and The Scout Network is available from Dave Henson the
County Advisor available on [email protected]
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