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. Wednesday 25th March 7:30pm The Lodge at Snowball Snowball is entering a new chapter… and we want you to be part of it. This is your chance to: Meet the new team Hear...
Engineering themed event for York Scouts and Girlguides, counting towards various badges.
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!
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. Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders should meet...
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!
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...
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. Each Troop can enter...
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. There are 4 Sessions 10am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3pm. Please arrive for course registration from no earlier...
Modules 10A&10B BLENDED delivery. Must have completed elearning before attending this session This 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). The e-learning can be accessed via signing in to your account on Scouts.org.uk https://www.scouts.org.uk/ and clicking...
Managing Behaviour in your Section. This course is aimed at supporting you as an adult volunteer to manage behaviour effectively. During the course, we will: 1. Discover why children behave in different ways. 2. How to respond as a leader. 3. Discuss strategies and gain top tips to support you in being effective at behaviour...
