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UID:1375-1786788000-1786809600@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomahawk Throwing Instructor Course
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity to gain a qualification to run axe and tomahawk throwing sessions in Scouts. This is part of revamping and enhancing activity provision at York Scout Activity Centre\, so we would like volunteers from York Scouts to join our pool of instructors.  In return City of York Scouts will cover costs of the course\, and you will be able to use our equipment at Snowball Plantation for future activities.  There is only capacity for 8 places which we would like to allocate fairly.  Let Scott Swinton know if would like to be on the course.  Any unused places will be offered to other Districts for a fee.  Thanks.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/axe-throwing-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="YSAC Activities Team":MAILTO:scott.swinton@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T144957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T195800Z
UID:444-1784332800-1785110399@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Explorers Trip To Denmark Jamboree 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are taking a contingent of 50 Explorers from York to the national Jamboree in Denmark. This is one of the largest Scout camps in the world\, and the Denmark Team will be hosting the 2031 World Scout Jamboree.  All spaces have already been taken in our Contingent unless any people drop out.  Do support young people who are fundraising towards the cost of this life-changing experience.  For example you can buy a souvenir Unit badge for £2 from the Explorers direct or contact Badges@yorkscouts.org.uk.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/explorers-trip-to-denmark-jamboree-2026/
CATEGORIES:Explorers
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T144826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T071241Z
UID:441-1783814400-1783900799@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Squirrels Sports Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:A day of sporty fun for Squirrels from Dreys in City of York District.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/squirrel-sports-day/
LOCATION:Acomb Primary School\, West Bank\, Acomb\, York\, YO24 4ES
CATEGORIES:Adults,Squirrels
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T145337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T070928Z
UID:454-1783123200-1783209599@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scouts Incident Challenge Hike
DESCRIPTION:Develop your navigational skills and have fun in the countryside with other Scouts and volunteers.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/scouts-challenge-hike/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T144646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T144646Z
UID:434-1782259200-1782431999@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Junior Warrior 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scouts and Girguiding have exclusive use of the Total Warrior course at Bramham Park.  To learn more about what the course and event entails\, please visit the Total Warrior website.  Basically it involves completing a cross country assault course with lots of mud! \nNorth Yorkshire Scouts is the organising body for the event so if you have any questions please do not send these to the Total Warrior team. Instead contact Junior.Warrior@nys.org.uk. 
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/junior-warrior-2026/
LOCATION:Bramham Park\, Bramham Park\, Wetherby\, West Yorkshire\, LS23 6ND\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Young Leaders
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Events Team":MAILTO:events@nys.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260314T152835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T153520Z
UID:825-1781913600-1781999999@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Aboretum Visit
DESCRIPTION:Day trip to take part in woodland activities at Yorkshire Aboretum. We hope to spot some red squirrels….and not just the human version.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/aboretum-visit/
LOCATION:Castle Howard\, Castle Howard\, York\, YO60 7BY
CATEGORIES:Beavers,Squirrels
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260613T163000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260530T141438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T141438Z
UID:1338-1781344800-1781368200@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Module 10 - First Response (Harrogate) Full Course
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to learn essential first response skills in our Module 10 full course happening in Harrogate – don’t miss out! \n\n\n\n\nModule 10 – First Response (Harrogate) Full Course \nHey there\, are you ready to learn all about first response? Join us at the Harrogate & Nidderdale District Scout Headquarters for this in-person event. Get hands-on training and gain valuable skills to help in emergency situations. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become a certified first responder. Sign up now!
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/module-10-first-response-harrogate-full-course/
LOCATION:Harrogate & Nidderdale District Scout Headquarters\, 20 Omega Street\, Harrogate\, HG1 2BZ
CATEGORIES:First Response,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy McEwan":MAILTO:Tracy.McEwan@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260607T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260530T141231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T141231Z
UID:1334-1780824600-1780848000@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Module 10 First Response (Face to Face) Helmsley
DESCRIPTION:For Scout and Guide volunteers
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/module-10-first-response-face-to-face-helmsley/
LOCATION:1st Helmsley Scout Group\, High Street\, Helmsley\, YO62 5DY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,First Response,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy McEwan":MAILTO:Tracy.McEwan@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260216T172442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T195615Z
UID:759-1780704000-1780876799@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Air Rifle Shooting Instructor Course
DESCRIPTION:Training over 2 days to potentially earn a NRSA YPS Tutor qualification towards attaining a permit to run air rifle shooting activities in Scouts. York Scouts volunteers who join our District Programme Team to help deliver future events will have their course fee (£120) paid for by City of York Scouts. Please contact nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk to see if any places are left.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/air-rifle-shooting-instructor-course/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel White":MAILTO:nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260505T143020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T143846Z
UID:1117-1780599600-1780603200@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Supporting Positive Behaviour
DESCRIPTION:Managing Behaviour in your Section.\nThis course is aimed at supporting you as an adult volunteer to manage behaviour effectively.\n\nDuring the course\, we will:\n1. Discover why children behave in different ways.\n2. How to respond as a leader.\n3. Discuss strategies and gain top tips to support you in being effective at behaviour management.\n4. Explore adaptations and responses for those young people with additional needs or special educational needs\n5. Have time to ask questions.\n\nThe session will be via Zoom.  Dial-in details will be shared with people registered to attend who have secured a place.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/supporting-positive-behaviour/
LOCATION:Online Video Call
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy McEwan":MAILTO:Tracy.McEwan@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T170000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260530T141632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260530T144737Z
UID:1342-1780128000-1780160400@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scouts First Response BLENDED delivery
DESCRIPTION:Modules 10A&10B BLENDED delivery. Must have completed elearning before attending this session \n\n\n\n\nThis blended approach means learners must have successfully completed the elearning module and sent proof of completion to the trainer BEFORE the day of the course (tracy.mcewan@yorkscouts.org.uk). \nThe e-learning can be accessed via signing in to your account on Scouts.org.uk https://www.scouts.org.uk/ and clicking on My Learning. Then clicking on Explore Learning at the top of the page and either search First Response or scroll down to First Response e-learning. \nAttendees will take part in small group discussions and exercises\, confirm their understanding of the elearning content\, demonstrate skills in CPR\, assessing a casualty and recovery position
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/scout-first-response-blended-delivery/
LOCATION:Elvington Scouts\, Wheldrake Lane\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO41 4AY\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:First Response,Training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/image.webp
ORGANIZER;CN="Tracy McEwan":MAILTO:Tracy.McEwan@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260314T155240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T143414Z
UID:834-1778976000-1779062399@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bellboating
DESCRIPTION:Great introduction to activities on the water and developing paddle skills\, and teamwork.  A bell boat is a large stable catamaran type craft approximately 9m long. Each boat takes 10 people and is steered by an experienced helm. \nThere are 4 Sessions 10am\, 11:30am\, 1:30pm and 3pm. Please arrive for course registration from no earlier than 15 mins before their session is due to start\, but no later than 5 mins before it starts. Please follow the links below to book directly with North Yorkshire County Scouts and make payment online. \nPLEASE NOTE: Non-swimmers must be accompanied by a competent adult\, who is prepared to go in the water if necessary\, and this will have to be considered when booking places as each such Adult will require a place to be booked. A Swimmer is classed as someone who can swim 50 meters unaided. \nTo book Session  A 10.00 to 11.15 – Bellboating at York Session A \nTo book Session B 11.30 to 12.45 – Bellboating at York Session B \nTo book Session C 13.30 to 14.45 – Bellboating at York Session C \nTo book Session D 15.00 to 16.15 – Bellboating at York Session D
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/cubs-bellboating/
LOCATION:Blue Bridge\, 14 William Court\, York\, YO10 4NL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Cubs,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Events Team":MAILTO:events@nys.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T163117Z
UID:427-1778889600-1779062399@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:Scouts Ashes Challenge 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scouts learn and develop outdoor survival skills and then compete with others in this 24 hour challenge. This includes fire lighting\, shelter building to sleep in overnight\, first aid\, knife and axe work.  Potentially also an opportunity for adult volunteers to develop their own practical skills\, whilst having fun with others. \nEach Troop can enter 2 teams of 4 Scouts (accompanied by at least 1 leader) by emailing Charlotte McCarthy before 26 April 2026.  The cost for the weekend will be £15 per Scout.  £10 is to be paid to the District to cover site costs\, materials and activities.  £5 should be kept by the leader for Scouts to use this budget to plan and prepare their food ingredients prior to the event and bring these with them.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/scouts-ashes-challenge-2026/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Charlotte McCarthy":MAILTO:charlotte.mccarthy@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T150000
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260206T160303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T102038Z
UID:485-1778320800-1778338800@yorkscouts.org.uk
SUMMARY:City of York District Scouts Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Unique opportunity for all adult members of City of York District Scouts to help shape our Development Plans for the next 3 years\, whilst building connections with other volunteers and sharing ideas.  The event will take place at the Chemistry Department\, University of York\, Innovation Way.  Book your place using our online form.  Please share your views on our development priorities by 30 April using our stakeholder questionnaire\, so that your insights can be included.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/city-of-york-district-conference-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nigel White":MAILTO:nigel.white@yorkscouts.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T144216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T163341Z
UID:422-1777593600-1777939199@yorkscouts.org.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T143819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T195441Z
UID:419-1777207500-1777219200@yorkscouts.org.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T143543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T062748Z
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:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T143408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260329T062902Z
UID:411-1774690200-1774710000@yorkscouts.org.uk
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:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260227T162313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T162925Z
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260224T093112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T111355Z
UID:772-1774186200-1774195200@yorkscouts.org.uk
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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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:20260610T221107
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UID:405-1773084600-1773090000@yorkscouts.org.uk
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
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
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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
DTSTAMP:20260610T221107
CREATED:20260205T142313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T142313Z
UID:398-1771751700-1771772400@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/
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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