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SUMMARY:Squirrel Scramble!
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/squirrel-scramble-2/ \nBack by popular demand! Get ready for an action-packed day full of outdoor fun and adventure at the Squirrel Scramble!We have an exciting lineup of activities for Squirrels\, including: \nGrass Sledging \nClimbing Challenges \nTree Climb \nBungee Trampoline \nLow Ropes CourseWe’ll finish the day gathered around a crackling campfire with toasted treats. \nHow to book?£30 per Squirrel\, Leaders go free.This is a group-only event for Squirrel Dreys. All bookings must be made as a drey and include the appropriate adult-to-young person ratios. Unfortunately\, individual bookings are not permitted.Gather your drey\, pack your lunch\, and get ready to scramble!
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/squirrel-scramble/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Fordell Firs\, Dunfermline\, KY11 7HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Squirrels
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SUMMARY:Squirrel Scramble!
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/squirrel-scramble-3/ \nBack by popular demand! Get ready for an action-packed day full of outdoor fun and adventure at the Squirrel Scramble!We have an exciting lineup of activities for Squirrels\, including: \nGrass Sledging \nClimbing Challenges \nTree Climb \nBungee Trampoline \nLow Ropes CourseWe’ll finish the day gathered around a crackling campfire with toasted treats. \nHow to book?£30 per Squirrel. Leaders go free.This is a group-only event for Squirrel Dreys. All bookings must be made as a drey and include the appropriate adult-to-young person ratios. Unfortunately\, individual bookings are not permitted.Gather your drey\, pack your lunch\, and get ready to scramble!
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/squirrel-scramble-2/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Fordell Firs\, Dunfermline\, KY11 7HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Squirrels
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SUMMARY:The Big Birthday Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Please note: this is not a West Region event. For full details and to register\, please visit the original event page: https://scouts.scot/event/the-big-birthday-adventure/ \nThe Big Birthday Adventure will bring Squirrels\, Beavers and Cubs from across Scotland together for a national weekend of adventure\, camping and celebration. \nThis special event marks three major milestones:5 years of Squirrels40 years of Beavers110 years of CubsSquirrels\, Beavers & Cubs will enjoy a programme of outdoor adventure\, creative activities and traditional Scouting skills\, delivered in partnership with the team at Fordell Firs.Alongside the activities\, there will be plenty of birthday celebration moments\, bringing everyone together to recognise the incredible impact these sections have had on Scouting across Scotland. \nJoin the Volunteer TeamWe’re looking for enthusiastic Young Leaders and Adult Volunteers to help bring The Big Birthday Adventure to life. Whether you enjoy supporting activities\, working with young people or helping things run smoothly behind the scenes\, there’s a role for you. For more information and to apply\, please visit the Volunteer Team Application Form here. \nWhat to ExpectThe Big Birthday Adventure will feature a fun and active programme of outdoor experiences\, giving young people the chance to try new activities and meet Scouts from across the country. \nActivities may include things such as: \nClimbing \nArchery \nOrienteering \nFire lighting \nBackwoods cooking \nLow ropes \nTeam challenges \nCreative and traditional Scouting activitiesAnd of course\, no Scouting celebration would be complete without a campfire and some birthday surprises along the way. \nSection AttendanceCubs and Beavers will take part in a residential camping experience. Packs and Colonies attending should bring their own tents for sleeping throughout the event. The event will be fully catered\, allowing leaders to focus on enjoying the experience with their young people.Squirrels will attend for a Saturday daytime experience\, taking part in activities before returning home later that day. \nArrival and departure times for each section are as follows: \nCubs – Arrive Friday evening and depart Sunday afternoonBeavers – Arrive Saturday morning and depart Sunday afternoonSquirrels – Arrive Saturday morning and depart Saturday afternoon \nCost to attend the event \nParticipant \nGroup Volunteer / Young Leader \nCubs£80 per Cub£35 per volunteer \nBeavers£55 per Beaver£20 per volunteer \nSquirrels£30 per Squirrel£5 per volunteer \nBookings for the eventTo allow as many Scout Groups as possible to take part\, applications must be submitted by Scout Groups\, with one application per section per group. Sections attending the event are limited to the following maximum sizes: \nSection \nMaximum Young People \nCubs \nUp to 16 Cubs \nBeavers \nUp to 12 Beavers \nSquirrels \nUp to 12 SquirrelsIf your group runs more than one section of the same type (for example two Cub Packs)\, only one application may be submitted for that section. Groups do not need to bring the full number but cannot exceed the maximum size for their section.Applications are now closed. Successful groups will be informed via email.Please note that applications are not allocated on a first-come\, first-served basis. All applications received before the closing date will be included in the selection process.Applying does not guarantee a place at the event.If you have any questions about the event\, please email bigadventure@scouts.scot \nHow Place Are Allocated \nThe Big Birthday Adventure has space for approximately:300 Cubs200 Beavers100 SquirrelsAs a result\, we expect the event to be oversubscribed.To ensure the event reflects the diversity of Scouting across Scotland\, places will be allocated so that young people from all eight Scottish Scout Regions are represented. You can find out more in the Places Allocation Policy for this event. \nImportant Information for GroupsBecause places will be allocated through a ballot\, we encourage groups not to confirm attendance with their young people or families until the selection process has been completed.  This helps avoid disappointment if your section is not selected.We also ask that no money is collected from families until your section’s place has been confirmed.Groups will be notified whether they have been successful during the week beginning 11th May.The Big Birthday Adventure will be a fantastic opportunity for young people from across Scotland to come together\, try new activities\, camp with friends and celebrate the birthdays of our junior sections.Join us as we celebrate the past\, present and future of Squirrels\, Beavers and Cubs!
URL:https://westregion.org.uk/event/the-big-birthday-adventure/
LOCATION:Scout Adventures Fordell Firs\, Dunfermline\, KY11 7HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beavers,Cubs,Squirrels
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