Gloucestershire Events

PADI Open Water 2012

4 – 6 and 18 – 20 May 2012

The PADI open water qualification is a lifetime award, internationally recognised, allowing holders to hire equipment whilst on holiday and scuba-dive in all the interesting exotic places on the planet. For Scouts, obtaining this qualification also leads to the award of water sports activity plus badge and can count towards Chief Scouts Award challenges. Explorer scouts fulfil the physical recreation element of the Chief Scouts Award (Platinum or Diamond) and it can also be used for elements of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.

There are two pre-requisites to join our courses:

• All participants must have successfully completed a try-dive - for those who have not done this through the county scout try-dive sessions, evidence will be required.
• Participants should ideally be at least 12 years of age, although if spaces are available younger participants can be taken at the discretion of the (scout) leadership and (scuba) instruction teams.

To gain the award, participants will attend 2 residential scout weekends based at a local scout meeting place involving theory (including examinations), practical pool sessions and open water skills training (including assessments).

The scuba element of the course has been discounted by JCScuba for enrolling through the scouts. The fee includes training manual, log book and full PADI certification as well as transport, food, accommodation and any scouting element of the residential weekends.

£375 - Can be paid in installments

Application form

Mountain Activities Long Weekend

4 - 7 May 2012

May bank holiday weekend in Wales, the second of three weekends leading to the award of the scout hillwalker badge. Transport, indoor accommodation & food provided. This weekend will offer the opportunity for two full days mountain walking, and the possible options of scrambling, gorge walking and/or rock climbing.

Suitable for scouts of all abilities, aged 12 and over, possibly younger with experience and by prior arrangement with the organisers. This weekend could also count towards the explorer scout mountain activities badge or the scout adventure challenge.

Conditions permitting, it may be possible for more experienced explorer scouts to spend a lightweight night out in the hills so please state if you are interested in this option.

£65 (except chippie en route!)

Application form

Try Dives 2012

12 May 2012

The opportunity for scouts and explorer scouts to experience a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at Sir Thomas Richs School, Gloucester. Sessions are run by PADI qualified instructors.

£21

Application form

Survival Skills

2 - 4 June 2012

We will be ‘surviving’ in an area of outstanding beauty again this year.

1. Survival skills (novices) The original basic course leading to the scout activity badge. An action packed weekend including cooking over open fires without pots and pans; building and sleeping in a bivouac; learning all about surviving in the great outdoors. Not for the youngest scouts however as it is quite a demanding weekend.
2. Bushcraft and survival (more experienced) For those who have already done a basic survival course.
3. Advanced survival This is an "advanced" survival course. Reduced resources and more initiative lead scouts towards the Nomad course. Participants will work with minimal equipment and will have the chance to practice previously learnt skills and gain new ones.
4. Nomads This is a really advanced course on which you ‘survive’ with just the basics. It is only open to those who have already completed B&S or advanced survival and is by invitation only.

Show clearly which course you are applying for on the application form

£30

Application form

Young Leaders Module A

11 June 2012

Module A - “Prepare for Take Off” is the only compulsory module for young leaders. All 14 – 18 year olds helping in a leadership role must complete this module within three months of becoming a young leader. This module explains how to provide good Scouting experiences while keeping yourself and others as safe as possible. It also covers the basic rules and tells you about the other young leader modules that you can complete to help enhance your skills further.

There is no charge for this course, however you are required to register to confirm a place.

More information

County Beaver & Cub Funday 2012

16 June 2012

With activities from climbing walls to crazy bikes and archery to inflateables county Beaver and Cub Fun Day 2012 is nearly here!

During the day the beaver scouts and cub scouts will have the opportunity to take part in a number of adventurous activities. All activities will be under appropriate adult supervision qualified to lead that activity.

Poster and application form

Deep Dive Specialism 2012

22 - 24 June 2012

Following the successful completion of the PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver qualification, it is time to continue to acquire diving skills. There are a multitude of different skills that can be obtained through the PADI programme – and the PADI website has details of them all.

This will run as a single residential weekend in exactly the same way as we ran the Advanced Open Water qualification course – and as the organisation and backup is the same, the cost will be the same.

As the courses specialise, so do the course pre-requisites. For this course you must:

1. Hold the PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver qualification
2. Be a PADI adult (aged 15 or over)

To reserve your place please complete and return the form below

£265

Application form

Malvern Challenge 2012

29th June - 1st July 2012

A whole weekend of activities with starts Friday night featuring bands, guest DJ’s and entertainment. Saturday’s main event is the Malvern and more testing Cotswold Challenges, both 7 mile activity hikes. Later on Saturday there's a wide variety of sports competitions and activities. This is followed by a talent show, with a disco and headline bands. Finally we conclude with a grand night spectacular. On Sunday there is a fair with loads of attractions including fair rides, bucking bronco, tractor rides and many stalls and a craft section where everybody will be able to make something - everything is free.

Nearly 4,000 attend so make sure you book your place now. We also want the leaders to enjoy it, so all the food is provided. All they need to do is bring a tent and the scouts.

Malvern Challenge Website

Sun Run 2012

6th - 8th July 2012

It all starts Friday evening at our THEMED PARTY with various bands and guest DJ’s. Also at the Café there will be live entertainment. Recuperate on Saturday watching top entertainment, jugglers, comedy acts, street theatre and live bands. Also participate in gladiator games, fairground rides, bouncy castles, bucking bronco, Euro bungee and a wide variety of sports and competitions – football, volleyball, netball, tug of war and of course for the energetic as Sunset approaches the famous Sun Run and Moon Run.

We have two routes which are circular starting from the site – the Sun Run is the more testing with the distance being a full marathon (26.2 miles) but for those who still wish to participate in a run, but cannot face the distance we have the Moon Run which is 13 miles. Those not running can carry on partying with additional bands at the site while waiting to see the runners finish.

Nearly 2000 attend every year, so it is an ideal opportunity to meet new units and forge new friendships! To make it really easy we also have a full catering option so all you need is a tent and a sleeping bag!

Sun Run Website

Denmark International Jamboree 2012

20th July - 4th August 2012

Missed out on the World Scout Jamboree this year then come and join 35,000 young people and adults who will come together at Jamboree Denmark 2012. We are hoping to take around 45 scouts, explorers and network from all over Gloucestershire. After the camp we'll also be going on Home Hospitality

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Find more Info and Booking forms at our site www.denmark2012.org.uk

£575

Information and booking form

Beast - County Explorer Event 2012

The latest in the county BEAST events is planned for October 2012. This is a 24 hour event starting at 12:00 on the 20th and finishing at 12:00 on the 21st.

A key aim of the event is to celebrate the 10th Birthday of Explorer Scouting with activities, adventure and a party atmosphere. Gates will open at 12:00 on the 20th for young people to check in^*1 and start to tackle the activities laid on by the BEAST team.

Daytime activities are to be confirmed, however, keep an eye on the website as more activities will be added soon.

As the evening starts to set in the cocktail bar^*2 will open and the party will start to get into full swing with music & dancing through to the early hours and when it all seem just that bit too much the cinema tent opens up for a late night movie showing.On site there will be a tuck shop and Burger/Hot Dog stand to keep the hunger away and energy up.

Booking will open soon.

^*1 Young people will be able to check in throughout the day to accommodate for those with weekend work
^*2 Non Alcoholic

Contact Chris Meadows for more information

Download the poster now and spread the word the BEAST is coming

Try Dives 2012

Date to be confirmed

The opportunity for scouts and explorer scouts to experience a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at Sir Thomas Richs School, Gloucester. Sessions are run by PADI qualified instructors.

£21

Application form

Cotswold Marathon 2013

2-3 February 2013

The annual Cotswold Marathon is a winter night hike around Gloucester and over the Cotswold Hills.

There are 3 routes covering varying distances and terrain making it necessary for team members to have a good knowledge of mapping and orienteering.

More details

Madagascar 2013 Expedition

The expedition is open to all young people aged 16-25 from the southwest region, led and supported by Gloucestershire scouts, it will offer huge challenges and even greater rewards to all members, leaders and participants alike, by developing strong international friendships, building cross-cultural understanding and exploring in a unique and diverse country.

Madagascar is a country that is unique in the world. It is a beautiful, fragile, diverse and heart capturing island home to incredible, warm, friendly and welcoming people. Exploring tropical rainforests, relaxing on paradise beaches, hiking in unique landscapes or sharing a cup of Ranonapango with the Malagasy, Madagascar is a county of huge variety.

For more informaion visit the Madagascar 2013 website