...adventurous activities

Please ensure that, prior to taking part in an activity, you are conversant with Chapter 9, Activities, in Policy, Organization and Rules (October 2003) and the following two fact sheets:

FS120084 Scout Led Activities Index (September 2003)
FS120086 Commercially Led Activities Index (September 2003)

The following fact sheets give guidance and advice to help you ensure that your activity runs safely:

FS129999 Safety in Scouting: Safety Checks (February 2002)
FS120000 Activities – Risk Assessment (January 2001)
FS120078 Home Contacts (October 2004)
FS120007 Safety Rules for Joint Adventurous Activities (May 2004)
FS120085 Adventurous Activities Abroad (September 2003)

Hillwalking

Mountain First Aid Courses: Bentley Copse on various dates throughout the year
Mountain Skills: Pre-meet 5th February – 10th to 12th February 2006; Pre-meet 7th May – 12th to 14th May 2006
Remote Camp: Pre-meet 1st October – 6th to 8th October 2006
Older Scouts/Explorer Scouts Hillwalking: Pre-meet 22nd October – 27th to 29th October 2006

Contact: Ron Wellbrook

Rock Climbing

No dates fixed but facilities possible by arrangement

Contact: Phil Handley

Paragliding

March 18th and 19th 2006
April 1st, 2nd, 22nd and 23rd 2006
May 6th, 7th, 20th and 21st 2006
June 3rd, 4th, 17th and 18th 2006
July 15th and 16th 2006
September 9th, 10th 23rd and 24th 2006

See the GLSW & Surrey Scout Paragliding Club page for details.

Air Experience Flying

Contact: Cliff Beck
Bookings only: Dot Short on 020 8684 4421

Gliding and Microlighting

No dates fixed but facilities possible by arrangement

Gliding at Kenley Airfield (weekday evenings): Cliff Beck
Gliding at Lasham Airfield (half terms only): Tony Williams
Microlighting: Cliff Beck

Caving

No dates fixed but facilities possible by arrangement

Contact: Cliff Abbot

Air Rifle Shooting

Royal Kingston District Competition: 27th November 2005
YPS course for beginners (8 weeks): starts 16th and 17th January 2006

Courses for the NSRA Tutor Diploma, for adults willing to take Scouts in air rifle shooting, can be arranged but are subject to demand.

More details on the Royal Kingston Scout Air Rifle Club page or from Jean Jenkins, the County Air Rifle Advisor.

Water Activities

Refer to the Longridge Scout Boating Centre Brochure or e-mail Longridge Scout Boating Centre.

Contact: Vic Griffiths

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

For young people between the ages of 14 and 25: Bronze, Silver and Gold.

Contact: David Johnson