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District Scout Sites Camping Camp Clueless. Advice for the beginner. Camping the way WE do it!. OK, so its a Guide site but its full of good information. Pitching a Tent. This site shows guidelines for Pitching and Striking the most common type of tent for Summer Camps, the Patrol Tent. Safety with Axes and Saws. Axes and saws are possibly the most useful pieces of equipment you'll find on a Scout Camp, after tents, but also one of the most dangerous. Scout-camping. An excellent Scout Camping Resource site. Campfire Resources Avon Campfire Leaders. The Avon Campfire Leaders aim is to keep alive the tradition of campfires in Scouting and Guiding by organising well led events both large and small. Campfire Chaos. Hints, tips and ideas for Campfire. Campfire Stunts. The Stunts have been written from a Scout's point of view, though they can all be adapted for any other age group or youth movement very easily. CHSSCOUT Campfire Songs. This is a collection of various Midi & Real Audio Songs which you may find interesting or useful. Creative Campfire Handbook. This site contains a number of skits and yells for your own Pack meetings and campfires. Flying Pigs Campfire Song Book. A fine repository of campfire songs. Good book of Peter Henry. This songbook was compiled from a wide range of unknown, obscure and untraceable sources. Grant's Scouting Resources. Grant's Songs and Skits. Jayne's Song Book. A song book from the Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club. Julian's Camp Fire Song Page. A collection of songs and stuff that Julian happen to like. Magic Campfire Starts. A compilation of Magic Campfire Starts that has been collected over a period of years and from a variety of resources. ScoutSongs. This songbook was created for everyone who has ever been involved in Scouting. The Scouting Pages. A great site full of useful Campfire Resources. Camp Sites and Activity Centres Activity UK Activity UK at the Llangorse Rope Centre, houses the largest indoor climbing and riding centres in Wales. Adventure Days. Outdoor Pursuits in the Lake District orYorkshire Dales. Alternative Adventure and Outdoor Activities Service.Outdoor Activities Service are a professional organisation, delivering a range of high-quality, outdoor-oriented, Activity, Teamwork, Educational, Skill, and Personal-Development, courses, at all skill-levels. OAS are AALA licensed, and are accredited, National Governing Body course providers. Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite. The website of the Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite near Manchester. Auchengillan. Auchengillan provides a safe venue for young people to experience some of the best Scottish countryside amongst plentiful wildlife. Avon Tyrrell. Avon Tyrrell Activity and Residential Centre is set in 50 acres of grounds near the village of Bransgore in the New Forest, England. Bach Ventures. Self-catering holiday and camping accommodation in Snowdonia, North Wales. Barnswood Scout Camp. An informal site suitable for all scouting activities. It has 25 secluded camp sites in 65 acres of woodland good covered accommodation & modern amenitiesgood climbing hiking & canoeing facilities nearby. Beaudesert Park. Situated in Staffordshire is used predominately by members of the Scout and Guide Associations. Belchamps Scout Centre. Belchamps is situated in 30 acres of pasture and woodland and only a few minutes walk away from 360 acres of public woodlands near Hockley in Essex. Bispham Hall Scout Estate. Covers 65 acres of Woodland and camping areas, suitable for Patrol, Pack, Colony, Venture, District, County and Training Events. Black Mountain Activities. Outdoor Pursuits Centre based in the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. Blackwell Court. Is an old country estate set amidst the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. They welcome all members of the Scout and Guide Associations and other recognised youth or educational organisations. B-P International. The hotel that presents many facets of fascinating Hong Kong. Bonaly. Scotland's Capital Camping Site has a wide range of facilities for use by everyone from Beaver Scouts to Venture Scouts and leaders. Braggers Wood. First leased to Christchurch District Scouts in 1965 for use by the Scouts of the District for camping and other outdoor activities. British Schools Exploring Society. BSES Expeditions, a UK based charity, was founded in 1932 by the late Surgeon Commander G. Murray Levick, a member of Scott's Antarctic Expedition of 1910, and as such is one of the longest running organisations of its type. Broadstone Warren. Scout Camp and Activity Centre Located in Ashdown Forest, Sussex. Buckmore Park. An established scouting activity centre, which is currently undergoing major development. Upon completion, the new centre will be available to a wide range of people, including corporate users. Butchers Coppice. Owned by Bournemouth Scouts and is run and maintained entirely by voluntary staff. Buddens. A Scout Activity Centre in Dorset that makes an excellent Base for cycling. Bushy Wood Scout Camp. Situated on the main A22 Eastbourne to Uckfield road at Hailsham. Calshot Activities Centre. Calshot is one of the largest Outdoor Education Centres in Britain situated in a unique position on the shores of the Solent and two kilometres from the New Forest. Chalfont Heights. Chapel Outdoors Chapel Outdoors covers all ages from 6-106, schools to businesses - for any activity from pot-holing to mountaineering, gorge walking to raft building and everything in between ! Cranham. Gloucestershire County Scouts Scouting Centre. Cricket Camp. The site has been developed in the South of England by Scouts to be used by the Scout and Guide Movements and other youth organisations. Decoy Broad Scout Campsite. Situated at the heart of the Norfolk Broads National Park. Douglaswood Scout Centre. Belongs to, and is administered by, Dundee Area Scout Council. Fairthorne Manor. Outdoor education and community resource situated on the upper reaches of the river Hamble. Faulkes Flying Foundation. Provides flight training for Scouts countrywide from bases at Lasham, Cambridge and Dunstable. Ferny Crofts. Ideally situated in the New Forest for orienteering, Duke of Edinburgh's Award programmes, pony trekking, natural history, conservation, bird and deer watching and many more activities. Fordell Firs. One of the three National Scout Activity Centres situated throughout Scotland. Gilwell Park Campsite. Situated on the edge of the picturesque Epping Forest, yet is within easy travelling distance of the sights of London. Go Karting for Fun. Run indoor karting centres in the South of England. Great Tower. Situated on the East side of Lake Windermere, midway between Bowness and Newby Bridge, Great Tower's 250 acres of heavily wooded and rocky terrain offer many varied camp sites. Hardiman Fields. Warwickshire Guide Association's County Campsite. Hawkhirst. Within the Kielder Forest. Hesley Wood. Situated in Chapeltown, Sheffield, Hesley Wood Activity Centre is able to offer a range of excellent campsites of varying size appropriate for either small or large groups. Hopehill. Based in Meopham, Kent Hopehill camping and training ground is within easy access of the M25, the A20 and the A2. Jeka Group Holidays. JEKA have been organising holidays for youth groups since 1960. Kandersteg International Scout Centre. Kandersteg International Scout Centre is the only world centre of the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM). Kingsdown. Kingsdown International Scout Campsite, Kent. Lagganlia Outdoor Experience. Lapwing Lodge Scout Centre. Camping ground is a 25 acre activity centre situated beside Caplaw Dam on top of Gleniffer Braes, near Paisley, Scotland. Llanrug Outdoor Education Centre. This is a non profit making organisation, owned and operated by Worcestershire County Council. Lochgoilhead Centre. Welcomes any Organised group, adults seeking training, Education party Special Needs groups and Businesses. Longsleddale Outdoor Pursuits Centre. A voluntary charitable organisation, based in the Lake District, set up to help young people experience the challenges of outdoor pursuits in safety. Marrick Priory. The aim is to introduce young people and adults to the joys and thrills of the outdoor world in a place where the physical, social, mental and spiritual can all be developed. Meggernie. Meggernie Outdoor Centre is one of the three National Scout Activity Centres situated throughout Scotland. Moor Crag Water Activity Centre. Situated on the Eastern shore of Lake Windermere and adjacent to the 250 acre Great Tower Scout Camp Site Estate, the centre is ideally located for all types of water activities. Outdoor Adventure. Offers Surfing, Windsurfing and Multi Activity Holiday Courses at Widemouth Bay, near Bude, Cornwall. Outdoorlite Ventures. Specialises in providing fully qualified and safe instruction in Outdoor Pursuits, including Climbing, Abseiling, Walking, Navigation, and Outward Bound style courses. PGL Activity Holidays. The Website of PGL Activity Holidays. Phasels Wood. Phasels Wood scout camp site and activity centre, Kings Langley, Herts. Polyapes. Polyapes is situated 100 feet above Blundel Lane (200 feet above mean sea level) and comprises of 23 acres of mature coniferous and deciduous woodland, together with open grassland. Ratlingate Camping Centre. Ratlingate Camping Centre, Nr. Carlisle, Cumbria - run by Cumbria North & East Scouts. Robinwood Activity Centres. Exists to provide multi-activity courses for school groups and individuals. Shoreline Outdoor Pursuits. Shoreline's professional team of local instructors have had years of experience in teaching a wide range of outdoor pursuits. The Quarries. Milton Keynes District Scout Council's campsite is ideally suited to patrol and group camping, incorporating large and small fields using the natural geographical features. The Old School Lodge. This 19th Century Village School and adjacent Schoolmaster's house (now home to the full time Warden) has been converted into an Activity Centre and is run by Wallasey and West Wirral Scout Districts. Thriftwood. International Scout Camp and Activity Centre, Essex. Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre. Tolmers Scout Camp and Activity Centre is owned and operated by Hertfordshire County Scout Council. Tom McClean's Adventure Centre. Ideal for group holidays and for those who want to experience an activity holiday. Venture Abroad. For over twenty five years Venture Abroad has been arranging summer camps and accommodation throughout Europe and beyond for groups of young people. Venture Centre. The Venture Centre Outdoor Activity Centre was founded in 1981. It's unique location on the Isle of Man makes it an ideal venue for a wide range of outdoor pursuits. Venture Forth Base. The Venture Forth Base is situated within the magnificent 250 acre wooded Great Tower close to Lake Windermere. Waddecar Camping & Activity Centre. Waddecar is ideal for most Scouting & Guiding activities having a variety of camping terrain from field sites to leafy woodland and riverside pitches. Woodhouse Park. The County Camping and Activity Centre of Avon Scouts. Woodlarks Camp Site Trust. Woodlarks is a charity dedicated to providing a permanent camp site for people with disabilities of all ages. Woodmill Outdoor Centre. Woodmill is located in parkland on the outskirts of Southampton. Activities include canoeing, kayaking, raft-building, rock climbing, abseiling, white water rafting, orienteering, archery, low ropes course, tunnelling, dragon boating, camping, environmental studies and problem solving exercises. Youlbury International Scout Campsite. Youlbury, in Oxfordshire, is open throughout the year and welcomes Scouts, Guides and other youth organisations. Cooking Backwoods Cooking Recipes. Backwoods Cooking is a technique whereby food is cooked using as little, or preferably no, utensils as possible, except green sticks, tin foil and a knife. Making a Fire. Probably one of the most useful things you will learn to do in Scouting is cooking over an open fire. Outdoor Cooking and Recipes. Here are recipes for activities ranging from backpacking to base and long-term camps. Games Scouting Games. Games For All Ages and Purposes. The Games Compendium. The Games Compendium is a collection of games suitable for Scouts and Guides. Knotting Australian Scouts - Index of Knots. Knots as used in the Australian Scouts award scheme. Get Knotted. Animated Knots for Scouts provided by the 42nd Brighton (Saltdean) Scout Group. International Guild of Knot Tyers. The Guilds objectives are to promote the art, craft and science of knotting, its study and practice. Knot Knotes. Knots for Scouts, campers, sailors, climbers, craftsmen and many more in their own special applications. KnotPlot Site. A collection of knots and links, viewed from a (mostly) mathematical perspective. Knots On The Web. Very many links to Knot Tying,Theory and Art. Knotting Dictionary of Kännet. The main purpose of this page is scouting, not climbing. Netknots. Best knots for fishing and outdoors. Roper Knot Page. Knotting instructions for scouts, climbers and sailors. Map and Compass / Mapping EasyMap. Internet Maps - Leading the Way. Finding your way with Map and Compass. An excellent tutorial site. Harvey Maps. Specialist maps for walking, cycling, horse riding, orienteering and navigation supplies. How To Use A Compass. Kjetil Kjernsmo's illustrated guide on how to use a Compass. Map Shop. The Map Shop is an official Ordnance Survey National Stockist for all small scale maps. Mapstore. A good way to buy Ordnance Survey maps on the Internet. MapQuest. Where to go and Directions on how to get there. MultiMap. On-line maps and travel directions. Ordnance Survey. Britain's national mapping agency. Street Map. The street map for the whole of mainland Britain. Working with Maps. Learn the basic concepts for visualizing objects from different perspectives and how to understand and use maps Programme Ideas Call Sam. Call Sam is a telephone help line run by the Hampshire County Scout Office designed to take the pain out of organising Scouting activities. Chess Class. This website is about teaching chess to children. Fun Programme Ideas for Scouts and other Youth Groups. This is a selection of programme ideas that have worked for the writer. Kids Exchange. A useful site full of programme ideas. Mohawk Wolf Cub Pack. A Canadian site full of Neat Stuff! Science Toys. Make toys at home with common household materials that demonstrate fascinating scientific principles. The Apple a day. The health website for kids. Scouting History Aids to Scoutmastership. A Guidebook For Scoutmasters On The Theory of Scout Training By Lord Baden-Powell of Gilwell. Baden-Powell Baden-Powell of Gilwell. An excellent resource for Baden-Powell material. Baden-Powell Photo Gallery. An interesting website with a large collection of Baden-Powell pictures. Brownsea Island. The National Trust's website all about Brownsea Island, including its history. The Scouting Pages. A great site full of useful Resources. Scouting History and Traditions. The history that has been formed and the traditions that have been handed down help make Scouting an interesting and exciting programme for members. Milestones to Scouting.This site records the continuing evolution of our Scout History. Wood Badge. An interesting site about the Wood badge from the BSA. Scouting / Guiding Miscellaneous Links Anglican Fellowship in Scouting and Guiding. The Anglican Fellowship in Scouting and Guiding is a registered charity who exisit to promote Anglicanism and the Anglicanchurch within the Scout and Guide movements in the UK. Baden-Powell Scouts Association. The Baden-Powell Scouts' Association was established in 1970, to perpetuate the principles and practices of Scouting laid down by Robert Baden-Powell. Council of Camp Site Wardens. The council was set up in 1986 to promote and publicise the Scout and Guide Associations in all aspects and improve the standards at all member sites that provide facilities, advice and activities. Escort. Empowering the Web for Scouts across the UK. Gaelic Wolf Scouting Pages. Plenty of good advice for Leaders and other links. MacScouter. An excellent On-Line Scouting Resources site from the USA. Manx Scouts. This is the Scout Association - Isle of Man's Directory of Information on the Internet. NetGuides. NetGuides was created to deliver the Guiding programme to girls aged between 7-26 who cannot physically attend a Brownie, Guide or Senior Section meeting for whatever reason. Teasel. Scouting Clipart Collection. Scout Association Website. The UK Scout Association Website aimed at the informing the public rather than providing information to existing members Scout Notebook. This is a collection of notes and training material collected from Scout Leaders across the country and is available for anyone to use when training young people. Scoutbase. The UK Scout Association's Web Site. Scouting JumpStation. A good place to start if all else fails. Scouting Pages. Content includes links, History of Scouting, BP's story and the Virtual Blanket. Scouting Resources. This website aims to provide useful information and resources for those in the scouting movement. ScoutLink. Join in for on-line chat at ScoutLink. ScoutNet UK. Free resouces for Scouts. Scout Support Team. The Homepage of the Brighton Scout Support Team and the Eastbourne District Scout Fellowship First Aid Team. Scouts Australia. Your starting point for Scouting in Australia. Scouts Canada. The Canadian Scout's website. ScoutsUK. A great free resource site for Scouts and Leaders. ScoutTraveler. If your group is planning a Scouting related trip, ScoutTraveler helps you find Scouting resources along your route and at your destination. Student Scout and Guide Organisation. The Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO). The Best of GuidingUK.This site contains the shared wisdom of the 950+ members of the GuidingUK egroup. UK Radio Scouting. The number one site on the Internet for resources, information, reports and news for Jamboree on the Air and other Scouting activities which include amateur radio. World Scout Movement. The World Organization of the Scout Movement is an international, non-governmental organisation composed of national Scout organisations. Scout Counties Avon Scout Association. The website for Scouting in Avon. Buckinghamshire Scout County. The website for Scouting in Buckinghamshire . Devon Scout Association. The website for Scouting in Devon. Dorset County Scouts. Dorset Scout Country Website. Essex Scout County. Essex County Scout Council website. Gloucestershire County Scouts. The website of Gloucestershire County Scouts. Greater Manchester East. The Greater Manchester East website. Hampshire Scout County. Hampshire Scout County's Website. Hertfordshire Scouts. Hertfordshire County Scouts' Website. Nottingham Scout County. The website for Scouting in Nottingham. Shropshire Scout County. The Shropshire Scout County website. West Lancashire County. The website for Scouting in West Lancashire. Wiltshire Scout County. The Wiltshire Scout County website. If you feel we are missing a site, or you know something better, drop a line to our website Quartermaster. If you are a Webmaster of one of the sites displayed and wish for your site to be removed, again please contact the website Quartermaster. Website Problems |
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