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| GLOSCAMP
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7
– 14 August 2010
A
County Camp for Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Applications
should all now be in
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| PADI
Skin Diver |
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19
August 2010 Obtain
the PADI qualification in one day. Held at
Gloucestershire’s National Diving & Activity
Centre. All equipment and instruction supplied. Sessions
are run by PADI qualified instructors (the same team who
run our popular scuba diving courses). £35
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| COUNTY
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
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| AIR
ACTIVITY WEEKEND |
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17
- 19 September
Based
at Defford airfield near Pershore. Air activities course
alongside Young Eagles Scheme including flying (weather
permitting). Several Scout activity badges included.
Each Troop must also send one adult [free] for every six
Scouts. This adult must be known to the Scouts; CRB
cleared and will also have some responsibility for the
conduct of team during weekend. Use separate application
form.
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| Try
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
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| Dragon
Boating 2010 |
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3
October
South
Cerney. This is a day at the Cotswold Water Park which
includes instruction and several races. Scouts will gain
the activity badge. Particularly
suitable for Explorers. £6
Application
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| Canal
Weekend 2010 |
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8
- 10 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.
£58
Application
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| Bald
Eagle 2010 |
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8
- 10 October
Bookings
are now being taken. This event is a full weekend
camp:
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Friday
Evening: A special challenge for Scouts to complete
during the evening; a team activity which will count
towards the overall score. Saturday Morning &
Afternoon: Thirty small bases that Scouts can pick
and mix to earn points towards the Day Base Challenge. Saturday
Evening: A night hike 6pm till midnight. Scouts hike
over and around Bredon Hill and the surrounding area,
stopping at and attempting eleven night hike exercises
as they go to earn points towards the Night Base
Challenge. The Operation Bald Eagle trophy is for
the best team overall.
Further
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| County
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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| Mountain
Weekend |
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15
- 17 October
Weekend
in Snowdonia. This weekend will offer the opportunity
for a full day mountain walking with walks suitable for
all abilities on the Saturday, and a choice of
activities on the Sunday morning. This weekend could
count towards the Scout Hillwalker Badge or Adventure
Challenge, or the Explorer Scout Hill Walking Activities
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.
£45
(except chippie).
Application
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| Information
Technology Weekend |
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15
- 17
October - Cranham
Stages of the IT Badge. Learn about IT - computers and
the Internet. Indoor accommodation and
catering is provided. Join in Jamboree - on - the -
Internet [JOTI]
and talk to Scouts from around the world.
£27
Application
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| Climbing
Course |
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27
- 28 October
Mid
week 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
Application
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| COUNTY
ADVANCED SCUBA OPEN WATER |
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29
- 31 October
Do
you already hold either: PADI Open Water Scuba Diver or
BSAC Ocean Diver Why not carry on and get the next level
of qualification? A residential weekend course
culminating in the PADI Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver
award.
£220
Application
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Adult Support Day |
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6
November
A
day packed with ideas, resources and information for
adults in Scouting. Shurdington Scout HQ, more
details to follow soon. In the mean time why not
get the date in your diary now.
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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
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| Haarlem
Jamborette |
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30
July - 10 August 2010
The
Haarlem Jamborette is an international scouting camp in the
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is held every four years in Spaarnwoude located between Haarlem
and Amsterdam. It’s a ten day camp for scouts in the age of 10
up until 16 years old.
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