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CAVING WEEKEND |
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19
- 21
March
Weekend
in Forest of Dean exploring the many exciting cave
systems in the area. Indoors at Beaver Lodge, Parkend
with food provided. Lead by the experienced members of
the County Caving Team.
COURSE
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CANAL
BOAT WEEKEND |
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9
- 11 April
A
weekend on narrow boats on the Grand Union Canal. Learn to
steer the boat and work the locks.
Scouts:
Power Coxswain
Explorer
Scouts: Water Activities
£53
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EXPEDITION TRAINING |
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12
- 14 March (W1) AND
16
- 18th April (W2)
Choose
ONE of these options and show your choice clearly on application
form:
1.
Expedition Challenge: (Scouts) W1: Training** W2: Expedition
(hiking with day kit and camping at Cranham).
2.
Platinum + DofE Bronze hike: (Explorers) W1: Training** &
practice hike. W2 Expedition (hiking with full kit and camping
at Cranham).
3.
Diamond Training & DofE Silver+ Practice Expedition:
(Explorers/Network) This can be followed by a two night
expedition at Glos Camp [7 - 14 August]. W1 can be used for
training**. W2 can be used for a practice expedition but a two
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**Training
will include map reading, compass work, route planning, first
aid, hike camping, cooking, kit check, Highway & County
Codes, emergency procedures etc. Hikes Away Staged Activity
Badge: All the above options will also count towards this.
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18
April
The
opportunity for Scouts and Explorer Scouts to experience
a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions
last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at
Whitecross Leisure Centre, Lydney. Sessions are run by
PADI qualified instructors.
£11
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MOUNTAIN WEEKEND |
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30
April - 3 May
Bank
Holiday weekend in the Lake District. Transport, indoor
accommodation & food provided. This weekend will
offer the opportunity for two full days mountain
walking, and the possible options of scrambling, gorge
walking and/or rock climbing. Suitable for Scouts of all
abilities, aged 12 and over, possibly younger with
experience and by prior arrangement with the
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This weekend could count towards the Explorer Scout
Mountain Activities Badge or the Scout Hillwalker Badge
and Adventure Challenge.
Conditions permitting, it may be possible for more
experienced Explorers to spend a lightweight night out
in the hills so please state if you are interested in
this option.
£60 (except chippie en route!)
COURSE
FULL
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SCUBA OPEN WATER |
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30
April - 2 May AND 14 - 16 May
Participant
need to attend both weekends to complete the County Scuba Open Water
Course.
£325
Application
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WATER SPORTS WEEKEND |
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8
and 9 May
(Non-residential)
You must be able to attend both days and be a confident
swimmer able to swim 50m in light clothing and able
to keep afloat for 5 minutes.
Venue:
South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre. All equipment and
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Choose ONE of
the following 4 options. Show your choice clearly on
the application form:
1.
Sailing: learn to sail and gain RYA level 1
award - a start on the way to the Dinghy Sailing Scout
Activity Badge £59
2. Windsurfing: learn to windsurf and
on completing the Royal Yachting Association National
Windsurfing Scheme Level 1 gain the Scout Watersports
Activity Badge FULL
3. Snorkelling: learn how to snorkel
and explore beneath the lake and on completing the
Snorkel Diver Award of the British Sub-aqua
Club gain the Scout Watersports Activity Badge £59
4. Canoeing/kayaking: learn to kayak
and canoe and on completing British Canoe Union's
Paddlepower Passport gain the Scout Canoeist
Activity Badge FULL
Application
form
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SURVIVAL SKILLS WEEKEND |
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29
- 31 May
Held at Miserden Park (the home of our County President
Major Tom Wills).
We will be ‘surviving’ in an area of
outstanding beauty.
Show clearly which course you are interested in on
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1. Survival Skills
(novices) – The original basic course leading to the
Scout Activity Badge. An action packed weekend including
cooking over open fires without pots and pans; building
and sleeping in a bivouac; learning all about surviving
in the great outdoors. Not for the youngest Scouts
however as it is quite a demanding weekend. £30
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Bushcraft & Survival 1 (more experienced) –
for those who have already done a basic survival course.
- FULL
3. Bushcraft & Survival 2
(for those who have already done B&S1) Take your
skills to even higher levels. £30
4. Nomads
This is a really advanced course on which you ‘survive’
with just the basics. It is only open to those who have
already completed B&S and is by invitation
only. FULL
Application
form
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Challenge 2010 |
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25
- 27 June
The
MALVERN CHALLENGE & the more testing COTSWOLD
CHALLENGE both 7 mile activity hikes - with loads of
activities and events through out the weekend.
A
Cheltenham District Event:
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| Sun
Run 2010 |
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2
- 4 July
Midsummer
Weekend open to all older members of the Scouting and Guiding (aged
15 upwards). As the sun sets race, stroll, skip, hop
or crawl your way round the route back to Cleeve Hill in time
for sun rise 26 / 13 miles later!
A
Cheltenham District Event:More
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Dives 2010 |
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11
July
The
opportunity for Scouts and Explorer Scouts to experience
a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions
last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at
Whitecross Leisure Centre, Lydney. Sessions are run by
PADI qualified instructors.
£11
More
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AGM 2010 |
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17
July
The
County AGM will take place at Shurdington Community
Centre on 17 July. 11.30 - 2.30pm. A buffet
lunch will be served after the meeting.
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31
July – 8 August 2010
Have
you heard of this orchestra? . . . Some say it is the “Best
Kept Secret” of the Scout Association. The Orchestra has
actually been in existence for over 33 years!! Application
forms are now available to enroll for the 2010
orchestra course in Pudsey, Nr Leeds, West Yorkshire. A
one week residential course with full board
More
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| GLOSCAMP
2010 |
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7
– 14 August 2010
A
County Camp for Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Applications
should all now be in
More
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SCUBA OPEN WATER |
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3
- 5 September AND 17 - 19 September
Participant
need to attend both weekends to complete the County Scuba Open Water
Course.
£325
Application
form |
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Dives 2010 |
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3
October
The
opportunity for Scouts and Explorer Scouts to experience
a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions
last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at
Whitecross Leisure Centre, Lydney. Sessions are run by
PADI qualified instructors.
£11
More
details |
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Chief Scout's Award Reception |
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14
October
An
evening to celebrate the achievements of all those who
have gained the Chief Scout's Gold, Platinum or Diamond
Award in academic year 2009/10.
D.C.'s
and D.E.S.C.'s are asked to ensure that details (name
address and award gained) are sent to the event
administrator (Kevin
Brewer), no later that 20 August 2010 so that
invitations can be issued in good time.
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Dives 2010 |
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28
November
The
opportunity for Scouts and Explorer Scouts to experience
a scuba dive in the safety of a swimming pool. Sessions
last for approx one hour (includes snorkelling) at
Whitecross Leisure Centre, Lydney. Sessions are run by
PADI qualified instructors.
£11
More
details |
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ADVANCED SCUBA OPEN WATER |
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29
- 31 October
Participant
need to attend both weekends to complete the County
ADVANCED Scuba Open Water Course.
£220
Application
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