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SUMMARY:CubJam 2026 (County Cub Camp)
DESCRIPTION:CubJam is a 4 day bank-holiday extravaganza\, building on the long-running success of our County Cub Camps. Cubs will go on an adventure ‘Around the World’\, all from the beautiful site just outside of Pickering. Our Cubs’ favourite CubMania Carnival will also be back to celebrate the Cubs 110th Birthday Party!
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/cubjam-2026-a-county-wide-cub-camp/
LOCATION:Galtres Retreat Lodge Park\, Malton Road\, Pickering\, North Yorkshire\, YO18 8EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Events Team":MAILTO:events@nys.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T124500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T160000
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SUMMARY:York Scouts and Girlguiding St Georges Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate with other members of Scouts and Girlguiding from across York at our annual procession and celebration event in the City Centre.  Squirrels\, Beavers and Rainbows will attend a service at Central Methodist Church\, whilst all other Scouts and Girlguiding sections will attend a service in the Minster. \nCubs\, Scouts\, Explorers and Leaders should meet in Dean’s Park 12:50 to parade through the City Centre before the service.  This is a different starting point from previous years.  Units should ideally congregate at their own preferred meeting point before entering Dean’s Park. There will be another procession after the service. \nSquirrels and Beavers\, with their leaders\, should arrive at the Central Methodist Church from 13.15 ready for their service to start at 13.45. They will then join the rest of their Scout Group in Dean’s Park to take part in our procession after the Minster service.  At around 15.30 the procession will leave from Dean’s Park via Duncombe Place\, Blake Street\, Davygate\, Parliament Street\, High Ousegate\, Nessgate Corner\, Spurriergate\, Coney Street\, St Helen’s Square\, Blake Street and Duncombe Place\, or as directed by the Procession Marshall.  Groups will return to Dean’s Park for dismissal and hand over to parents around 16:00. \nFlag bearers must attend the rehearsal if they wish to parade their flag through the Minster\, accompanied by a Unit volunteer or parent.  The rehearsal is Saturday 25th April 2026\, meeting 18:45 in the Chapter House Yard at the rear of the Minster\, with their flag.  All people doing readings\, Promises or other activities in the Minster service also need to attend the rehearsal. Flag bearers for Squirrels and Beavers do not attend a rehearsal; they just go to Central Methodist Church on the Sunday with their Unit\, and the stewards there will show them where to go. \n\nDetailed instructions have been sent to Group Lead Volunteers.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/york-scout-and-girlguiding-st-georges-day-celebration/
LOCATION:York Minster\, Deangate\, York\, YO1 7HH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T170000
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UID:417-1774774800-1774803600@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:City Of York District Scouts Youth Forum
DESCRIPTION:A key opportunity for young people across York to directly shape the future of City of York District Scouts\, while taking part in some fun games and challenges!  This includes your views on our District Necker\,  Programme\, Snowball Plantation\, and District Development Plans.  The event costs will be covered by the District\, so there will be no charges to groups.\n\nWe’re aiming for each group to send a contingent of Scouts and Explorers/Young Leaders. Each contingent should be supported by at least one adult volunteer.  If none are available please contact nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk to see if we can provide cover.  The event takes place in the Chemistry Department at University of York. Parking is available on Innovation Way.\n\nRegister your attendees by 21 March 2026 using this form.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/city-of-york-district-scouts-youth-forum/
LOCATION:York University\, University of York\, Chemistry Department\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO10 5DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Scouts":MAILTO:events@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T141016
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T062902Z
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SUMMARY:Engineering Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of hands-on engineering workshops for Scouts and Guides at the University of York on the Saturday 28th March 2026 (Physics Exhibition Centre). Explore different aspects of engineering across four interactive workshops: \n\nAudio engineering in a music technology workshop\nElectronics and mechanical engineering in a model car building challenge\nRobotics engineering making a robot arm\nCivil engineering with a bridge building challenge\n\nThis is an opportunity to work in teams\, develop your problem solving skills\, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer. Scouts will complete their Model Maker badge and Guides will complete two thirds of their Engineering badge.  Your Unit Leaders can source any badges earned after the event. \nScouts and Guides will rotate round the activities in groups. An adult needs to stay on site to be responsible for their young people\, and can also attend the workshops.  The day will run from 10am – 3pm\, with registration from 9.30am. Scouts\, Guides and Leaders will need to bring packed lunches. \nRegister by 28 February 2026 to have a team\, with nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk.  
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/engineering-challenge-2026/
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel White":MAILTO:nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T141017
CREATED:20260227T162313Z
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UID:781-1774467000-1774472400@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Snowball’s Next Chapter – Open Evening
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to a Snowball Open Evening at York Scout Activity Centre (Snowball Plantation) — and we genuinely want anyone and everyone to come along. \n Wednesday 25th March\n 7:30pm\n The Lodge at Snowball \nSnowball is entering a new chapter… and we want you to be part of it. \nThis is your chance to: \n Meet the new team\n Hear the vision for the future of Snowball\n Share your ideas\n Ask questions\n Find out how you could get involved\n Enjoy tea\, coffee and biscuits (of course!) \nWe believe we can build on what Snowball offers to become a thriving\, high-quality activity centre that York District is proud of — a place buzzing with activities\, volunteers\, young people and opportunity. \nBut that only happens if we build it together. \nWhether you’ve volunteered for years\, helped once\, booked the site\, thought about getting involved\, or just care about Snowball’s future — this evening is for you. \nThere’s no long formal presentation (just a bit at the start to set the scene!). \nNo pressure. \nJust conversation\, vision\, enthusiasm… and a real opportunity to shape what happens next. \nIf you’ve ever said:\n“I’d love to see Snowball doing more…”\n“I’ve got an idea…”\n“I could help with that…”\nor even\n“I just want to understand what’s going on…” \n— then please come along. \nLet’s fill the Lodge\, share the energy\, and start building the next chapter together. \nWe’d love to see you there. \nDan\nTeam Leader\nYork Scout Activity Centre (Snowball)
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/snowballs-next-chapter-open-evening/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Explorers,Snowball
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snowball Team (YSAC)":MAILTO:dan.dawson@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:Cubs Hergarth Team Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:We invite teams of 3 Cubs from each Pack in the City to show off their skills and ingenuity to complete a team challenge.  The winning team takes away the trophy\, which they retain for a year\, and they get to host the event next year! \nOnly 3 Cubs are allowed from each pack (ideally an 8\, 9 and 10-year-old). \nPlease advise as soon as possible if your Pack would like to participate by completing this form.  An adult leader should stay with access to participants’ emergency contact details.  Refreshments are provided for leaders and participants.  There is not enough space for parent spectators. \nMiss it\, miss out!   What do you mean you don’t know what it’s about – it’s a secret!   We will reveal the challenge at the event. \nClosing date for applications 16 March 2026. \nSee you there!
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/cubs-hergarth-team-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Dringhouses Scout Hall\, Edward Confessor Church\, Tadcaster Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO24 1QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cubs
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Scouts":MAILTO:events@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T141017
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UID:409-1774170900-1774191600@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Snowball Plantation Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please help us to look after our fabulous Scout Activity Centre and campsite at Snowball Plantation. We will be helping with maintenance tasks such as; leaf clearing\, site tidying\, repairing fences\, and dealing with fallen trees.  Let the team know if you plan to attend so catering can be arranged. \nWe have several opportunities to develop our site for York Scouts.  Perhaps you could offer to bring along a group of volunteers at a time that suits you to help with a specific project.  It can be great fun making a positive difference with other volunteers.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/snowball-plantation-workday-2/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Snowball,Workdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snowball Team (YSAC)":MAILTO:dan.dawson@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T141017
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SUMMARY:Young Leader Training – Module D
DESCRIPTION:Module D: Understanding Behaviour\, training open to all Young Leaders across York. Sign up via Eventbrite.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/young-leader-training-module-d/
LOCATION:Dringhouses Scout Hall\, Edward Confessor Church\, Tadcaster Road\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO24 1QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Young Leaders
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Scouts":MAILTO:events@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
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UID:402-1772755200-1773014399@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:City Of York District Explorer Camp
DESCRIPTION:This year we are going to Walesby.  This site has lots of activities to offer\, so the specific programme is yet to be decided and we want input from Explorers to decide what we do!  Please take a look at the website. Let us know what activities you like the look of\, and we will see which we can fit into the time and budget available. There are activities such as laser tag\, archery\, cave maze\, climbing and much more! \nThere will of course be a camp fire on the Saturday evening with all the Explorers together\, where there is an opportunity to chill and socialise with others. \nThis is always a fun weekend so please don’t delay in signing up!  Sign-up deadline is 15th December 2025 with your own Explorer Unit Leader. \nTransport is to be shared from York\, with costs split between everyone.  Cost £60 per Explorer to include activities\, transport and food. \nPayment is due 31st January\, after when the cost of the camp will be non-refundable (unless there are exceptional circumstances).
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/city-of-york-district-explorer-camp/
LOCATION:Walesby Forest\, Brake Road\, Walesby\, Newark\, Nottinghamshire\, NG22 9NG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Scouts":MAILTO:events@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T091500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:Snowball Plantation Workday
DESCRIPTION:Please help us to look after our fabulous Scout Activity Centre and campsite at Snowball Plantation. We will be helping with maintenance tasks such as; leaf clearing\, site tidying\, repairing fences\, and dealing with fallen trees.  Let the team know if you plan to attend so catering can be arranged. \nWe have several opportunities to develop our site for York Scouts.  Perhaps you could offer to bring along a group of volunteers at a time that suits you to help with a specific project.  It can be great fun making a positive difference with other volunteers.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/snowball-plantation-workday/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Snowball,Workdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Snowball Team (YSAC)":MAILTO:dan.dawson@yorkscouts.org.uk
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