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Leicestershire Explorer Scouts
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The Essential List for 2012
June
16th – 17th Alton Towers Camp
Ever wanted to camp at Alton Towers? Now you can!
Enjoy dinner, exclusive use of the Waterpark, overnight camping, breakfast and a full day in the theme park for £56.00 per person.
For booking form or further details contact 0116 26778998 or www.youthfundays.co.uk
29th -1st Womble (Nr Lancaster)
Leicestershire Scouts are proud to announce the launch of Womble. An activity team ran by the activities teams for Explorers and Network the camp will take place at Littledale campsite Nr. Lancaster over the 29th June – 1st July the campers will take place is harder than normal activities including climbing, caving, walking. mountain biking, canoeing, eating, karaoke and arm wrestling.
Steve Cole, Deputy County Commissioner and general dogs body for the weekend said “I’m really looking forwards to fried breakfasts each morning and singing on the karaoke” Laura Jones, ACC Explorers said “I’m not going caving, it dark wet and will ruin my nails”.
For more information relating to Womble visit www.womble.me.uk
If you are thinking about coming then you need to get a wiggle on. Bookings are now coming in thick and fast. All the places on mountain biking have now gone, and the others; canoeing, walking, caving and climbing are filling up. Book early to avoid disappointment.
The cost of £40 includes all your food, camp fees and activities for the weekend. Just get yourself to the camp site on Friday and home again on Sunday. Leaders who don’t take part in activities will pay £20 to cover accommodation and food.
The camp is open to all Explorers, Network, Young Leaders and Old ones as well. It would be great to see some different faces on the event.
For more information on the event and details on how to book take a look at www.womble.me.uk or email womble@leicestershirescouts.org.uk and we’ll respond.
29th -1st Malvern Challenge (Cheltenham)
An ultimate weekend For Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Girlguides and Senior Section aged under 16.
http://www.sr-mc.org/July
6th-8th Gilwell 24 (Gilwell)
Gilwell 24 event is a 24 hour long day of activity and challenge running from 09:00 on Saturday straight through until 09:00 Sunday. Stage acts and Fairground rides the night before.
Find out more http://www.gilwell24.info/6th-9th Dragnet (Cumbria)
Make your way through a narrow corridor of land in the Cumbrian Lake district covering a distance of around 35 miles. On the way you must avoid capture from teams of experienced catchers who can reduce your chance of winning the competition.
Find out more http://www.dragnet.org.uk/
6th-8th Sun Run 26 Mile Night Hike (Cheltenham)
The Coolest Midsummer Weekend for all older members of the Scouting and Guiding at the hottest event of the year. For Older Explorer Scouts, Senior Section GirlGuides (aged 14 upwards) Scout Network, Leaders, Fellowship, Scout Active Support etc.
http://www.sr-mc.org/6th -8th Big Game Live 2012
This is a competition run by Nottinghamshire Scouts, which is open to all UK Explorer Scouts. Teams of 5 Explorers have 8 hours to visit and photograph themselves at various locations around Nottinghamshire, making use of the superb Tram and Bus Network, getting as many points as they can to win the game!
This year there are added tasks to complete to gain Bonus points – However these tasks will remain a secret until the event!
A weekend of camping, fun, games and good food! Cost £35 per Explorer, £25 per Leader.
Find out more www.notts-scouts.org.uk/big-game-live/August 18th – 25th “Essex International Jamboree (Chelmsford)”
Join thousands of Guides and Scouts aged 10 to 18 from all over the world in Essex at the UK’s largest County Jamboree for a week of fun and freedom and an active and energetic programme of activities and opportunities.
Find out more http://www.eij.org.uk/September
22nd – 23rd Alton Towers Camp
Ever wanted to camp at Alton Towers? Now you can!
Enjoy dinner, exclusice use of the Waterpark, overnight camping, breakfast and a full day in the theme park for £56.00 per person.
For booking form or further details contact 0116 26778998 or www.youthfundays.co.uk
A 29km walk aimed at older Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Guides and members of Scout Network. It is a challenge of map reading and stamina in the exciting and rugged area of the Peak District.
http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/kinderwalk/October
7th River Dove Canoe Race (Derbyshire)
Held on a length of the river Dove near Ashbourne not normally available to canoeists.
Find out more http://www.derbyshirescouts.org/November
17th-18th PMAG Overnight Cycle Challenge (Ashby)
The only night-bike team challenge in UK Scouting. 6 Hours of night adventure, fun and team work challenges all in Leicestershire and all on bikes.
17.00 – 08.00
£15.00 per person. Teams of 4
Email:- pmag@btinternet.com for more details
December
2nd County Caving Day (TBC)