Two Activity Days are planned at Cranham for 28 May and 20 August 2008. The days are aimed at 7 – 12 year olds. 

Kidsoutdoors Leaflet MS-Word 2003 or higher

Kidsoutdoors Leaflet .pdf format

Kidsoutdoors Poster MS-Word 2003 or higher

Kidsoutdoors Poster .pdf format

 Kidsoutdoors Registration Form .pdf format

Chief Scout's Diamond / 

D of E Silver Expedition 

Evening of Friday 12 September (time and place to be confirmed) followed by  a practice/training expedition on the weekend of 19-21 September - venue and other details to be confirmed at the meeting on 12 September 2008. No need to pay [yet] – just email Paddy if this is for you. 

CLIMBING WALL / ROCK TRAINING & ASSESSMENT (Worcestershire)

Courses run by the Hereford and Worcester Scout Council's Activate Team for potential climbing instructors / supervisors. These course are better suited to individuals aged 18 and over but older Explorer Scouts with some climbing experience may find some courses beneficial if they wish to instruct climbing. Candidates must be able to work comfortably at heights of up to 12 metres.

Climbing Wall Instructor Assessment

13 September

Climbing on Rock Instructor Assessment

14 September

Climbing wall instructor training

18 - 19 October

SCOUT PHOTOGRAPHER BADGE - VIDEO OPTION

EXPLORER CREATIVE ARTS BADGE - VIDEO OPTION

Push your creative skills to the max and produce two videos to gain your Photographer (Scouts) or Creative Arts (Explorers) badge. This is a fun course to be run over 8 weeks at St. Peter’s RC High School, Gloucester.

Using tools like Adobe Premiere Elements and Windows MovieMaker, you will be taught the essentials of movie creation and editing in one of the School’s superbly-equipped IT suites. This course is organised by the Extended School at St. Peter’s. Leaders are welcome to accompany Scouts.

WHO? 

     Any Gloucestershire Scout or Explorer Scout

     Starts Tuesday, September 16, 6-7:30 p.m.

WHERE? 

     St. Peter’s RC High School, Stroud Road, Gloucester, GL4 0DD

WHAT DO I NEED? 

     Ideas, enthusiasm, access to a camera (video, still, phone, etc.),

     memory stick

WHAT DOES IT COST? 

    Absolutely nothing

Booking / More Details

19th - 21st September 2008

As last year (and with the continuing program of Try-Dives) we will be using the services of the Neptune Diving School, Scuba Instruction Team.

Dragonboat Racing 

Sunday 5 October 

South Cerney. This is a day at the Cotswold Water Park which includes instruction and several races. Scouts will gain the Dragon Boating activity badge. This activity is particularly suitable for Explorer Scouts. £6

Participants must be able to swim 50 metres in light clothes & keep afloat for 5 minutes.  

Booking form

10 - 12 October 2008

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Jamboree-on-the-Internet AND BADGE COURSES Weekend 

17 - 19 October

Choose one badge:

Photographer – Complete the digital section of this badge. (You will need a digital camera.)

or

Information Technology - Stage 2 to 5 of the staged IT Badge. Learn about IT – computers and the Internet.

Both courses will get the chance to talk to Scouts from around the world on Jamboree-on-the-Internet (JOTI). Accommodation is indoors at Cranham and catering is provided. £27

Booking form

17-19 October. 

A weekend on narrowboats on the Grand Union Canal. You learn to steer the boat and work the locks. Badges awarded: 

Scouts Power Coxswain 

Explorer Scouts Water Activities. 

Transport included. £53 

Participants must be able to swim 50 metres in light clothes & keep afloat for 5 minutes.

Booking form

Climber 

29-30 October.

Half term course at the Warehouse Climbing Centre in Gloucester. Climbing & bouldering using the extensive facilities & fully qualified instructors. All climbing equipment provided. Non-residential. £36

Booking form

 7- 9 November.

Weekend in Snowdonia, transport, accommodation and food provided. This weekend will offer the opportunity for mountain walking, and the possible options of scrambling, gorge walking and/or rock 

climbing with walks/climbs suitable for all ages and abilities. This weekend could count towards the Scout Hillwalking Badge, Scout Adventure Challenge or Explorer Scout Hillwalking Badge.  Conditions permitting, it may be possible for the more experienced to spend a lightweight night out in the hills so please state if you would be interested in this option. £40 (except chippie).

 Booking form

Blå Sommer 2009 (15 - 23 July 2009) is the Danish Scouts' Jamboree run by The Danish Guide and Scout Association and held at Stevninghus Camp Site near the small town of Kliplev, Southern Jutland, Denmark.  

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Gloucestershire Scouts Explorer Belt Expedition

It is a ten day expedition overseas during which you will complete projects, meet amazing new people, learn to understand their culture and gain memories that you will keep for the rest of your life. 

Madagascar lies in the Indian Ocean off the east coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world and is unique in every way. The majority of its wildlife is found no where else on earth. The country is a beautiful montage of rainforests, mountains, plains and paradise beaches. The Malagasy people are an incredible and unique mix of African and Indonesian, combining many cultures and styles into a distinct and beautiful people. It is one of the poorest countries in the world but the generosity and warmth of the Malagasy is overwhelming. 

We will spend a month in July/August 2009 in Madagascar when, as well as undertaking the Explorer Belt expedition, we will spend time exploring rainforests, watching Lemurs, enjoying paradise beaches, exploring cities and helping at Akany Avoko children's home. 

The Explorer Belt gives you the chance to see and experience places that holidays do not reach. You will spend ten days in rural Madagascar, visiting small villages and meeting some of the most amazing people you will ever meet. By the end you will see Madagascar and yourself in a whole new light. If you are up to the challenge … Join us! 

Please note that you need to be aged 16-25 before July/August 2009 to join this expedition. If you have any questions or would like more information please don't hesitate to contact me. Join us for the Challenge of a lifetime!

In information pack providing more information is available in .pdf format.

Chris White Expedition Leader - Madagascar 2009 

E-mail : cwhitem@googlemail.com 

Tel: 07900 891511