Activity Taster Sessions

What’s happening?

We are pleased to announce a series of activity taster days across the County taking place over the coming year.

All Young People of all sections are welcome to attend these activities as a group or individually. Details of the weekends and pricing are shown below. To book places simply complete the online form for each individual taking part. We would ask bookings to be submitted 2 weeks prior to the weekend desired to ensure time to make the appropriate arrangements.The County Programme and Activity Teams and joined together to develop a programme of adventurous activities around the County. The aim is to provide a wide selection of activities around the County available to all sections. By taking part together it is hoped it will encourage members to want to continue in Scouting and move on to their next respective section. It also provides an opportunity for everyone to try activities that may normally be unavailable to them at an affordable price.

The venues for the land activities have camping space available if Groups or Districts wish to turn these weekends into a camping opportunity. This will be up to Groups to arrange for themselves by contacting the campsites directly.

The young people will be able to book online using the link above; once bookings are received, we will invoice Groups for the number attending. Discount is available for those attending both days of any weekend. The prices are listed below and reflect the number of activities on offer for each section. Bookings will close two weeks prior to the event. Payments to be made to individual Scout Groups, and the County will invoice those Groups for the number participating. 

Dates and Venues:   

Land Activities 

• 11^th June, 12^th June, Butchers Coppice Activity Centre, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth, BH11 9JW
• 17^th Sept, 18^th Sept, Buddens Activity Centre, Puddletown Rd, Bere Regis, Wareham BH20 7NU

Water Activities 

• 9th July, 10th July, Rockley Watersports Centre, Poole Park Lake Path, Poole BH15 2SF
• 10th Sept, 11th Sept, Hengistbury Head Activity Centre, The Broadway, Bournemouth BH6 4EN

Arrival: Arrival for registration from 9am each day. All young people to report to registration tent. Collection will be from 5pm.

Cost: 

Payments to be made to individual Scout Groups

• Squirrels – £8 per person (1 day) £14 per person (2 day)
• Beavers – £10 per person (1 day) £18 per person (2 day)
• Cubs- £14 per person (1 day) £24 per person (2 day)
• Scouts and Explorers- £18 per person (1 day) £30 per person (2 day)

Activities:

Additional Information: 

Packed lunch will be required. Drinks will be available, but water bottles will be required. Young People should ensure suitable clothing and footwear is worn for the conditions.

Any questions please ask