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SUMMARY:Duke of Edinburgh Scheme Support Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Find out about how your District Team can help you achieve Duke of Edinburgh Awards\, and sign up. \n\nIntroduction to DofE Programme\nWhat programme entails including costs\nSupport offered from District Team and Groups\nHow to sign up\nOutline calendar of DofE support events/opportunities for 2027
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/duke-of-edinburgh-scheme-support-workshop/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Network,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="York Scouts":MAILTO:events@yorkscouts.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Young Leader Weekend
DESCRIPTION:A fun-packed weekend for Young Leaders staying in Snowball Plantation Lodge.  There is a fee for each participant to help cover costs of the venue\, food\, and activities.  This also includes a ticket to the District Explorers Party on the Saturday evening (worth £5).  Our Programme Team will cook for the Young Leaders though they may be asked to help clear up and wash dishes afterwards.  Scout Groups are encouraged to subsidise the costs for their Young Leaders\, but the fee needs to paid in advance to reserve a place.  There are limited spaces available.   Specific Joining Instructions will be sent at least a week before the event. So far our plan is: \nFriday Evening \nFind out about signing up to do your DofE Award or get support for your Top Awards \nFind out about our plans for an Explorer Belt Trip \nGames and campfire for YLs staying for the weekend \nSaturday Daytime \nYL Learning through fun activities (will cover Modules D-Understanding Behaviour\, F-Making Scouting accessible and inclusive\, and J-Communicate It) \nBreakfast\, Lunch and Evening Meals provided \nSaturday Evening \nOur inaugural Snow-Ball.  Open to Explorers and YLs across York with a ticket bought in advance. YLs who have paid for the weekend get their ticket included.  Wear your party clothes…no neckers. Music\, party games\, food\, drinks\, entertainment. \nSunday Morning \nYLs complete a site project whilst applying learning and skills from YL development \nLeave after lunch \nYoung Leaders are reminded that they are expected to follow our Scouts Code of Conduct (Orange Card) at all times. \nLarge Scout Groups are asked not to block book lots of places so that all Young Leaders across the District get a fair chance to sign up to this event. \n 
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/young-leader-weekend/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Young Leaders
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SUMMARY:Snow-Ball 2026_Explorers and YLs Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Hopefully the first of an annual event at York Scout Activity Centre\, Snowball Plantation.  Wear your party clothes…no neckers.  Party games\, music\, food and refreshments. \nTickets must be booked by 1 November 2026\, and paid for in advance via our District Online Bookings and Payments system.  Limited numbers of tickets are available. Please encourage your Explorer friends to join the fun. \nYoung Leaders attending our YL Weekend at Snowball Lodge will have a ticket to the party included as part of their event. \nWhile there will be other volunteers at the event to run it\, all are welcome to help maintain required ratios.  Ideally book as a group – if you need to add more please just create another booking. There is no cost for leaders\, and tea/coffee will be available.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/snow-ball-2026/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Young Leaders
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SUMMARY:Carol Service 2026
DESCRIPTION:Candlelit service in the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church\, Goodramgate. The invitation is to all Scouting and Girlguiding Leaders\, members\, and supporters in City of York District Scouts and the Girlguiding County of North Yorkshire South.  Family members are welcome. \nThe wonderful medieval\, atmospheric Church (now under the care of the Churches Conservation Trust) has no electricity and is unheated\, so come dressed appropriately and bring a torch or head torch to read the service sheet.  Following the service anyone interested can join us for a Christmas drink at a nearby venue.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/carol-service-2026/
CATEGORIES:Adults,Cubs,Explorers,Scouts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270206
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SUMMARY:Squirrel Tales
DESCRIPTION:This fabulous event is run by our County Team and you have a choice of Saturday 6th or Sunday 7th February 2027. \nSquirrel Tales is all about stories of joy and mystery\, from the Sahara to the enchanted wood; we will be narrating and acting through a series of popular story books\, some of which will have the option for participation and creativity. \nDon’t miss out on your Dreys’ opportunity to be part of this engaging day of adventure. Limited spaces each day. \nSummary of key details: \nYork University – Chemistry Department \nYoung person cost of £15 \nBring along your own packed lunch \nThe booking process: \nBookings are now open and will close on 11th December. This will provide time for you to launch this to your groups and confirm your numbers. \nInvoices will then be issued for your booked places. All emergency/medical and balance payment must be completed by 31st January to ensure your spaces. \nBook your group’s place HERE. \nNorth Yorkshire Scouts’ Cancellation Policy can be viewed here. \nIf you have any questions\, or would like to get in touch with the team for any other reason\, please email squirrels@nys.org.uk
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/squirrel-tales/
LOCATION:York University\, University of York\, Chemistry Department\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO10 5DR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Squirrels
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ORGANIZER;CN="County Events Team":MAILTO:events@nys.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
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SUMMARY:St Georges Day Celebrations 2027
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to confirm that venues for our St George’s Day 2027 celebrations have now been secured. The event will take place on Sunday 25 April\, with afternoon parade and services held at York Minster and Central Methodist Church. \nWe have listened carefully to the wide range of feedback shared about last year’s event. We recognise that members hold many different views about the event format\, and how it should evolve. Your reflections have been invaluable in shaping our thinking. \nWe are currently reviewing what changes can be made for 2027. \nWe ask all our Scout Groups to embrace the event\, and join us in celebrating our young people and volunteers. Further information will be shared in the New Year.
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/st-georges-day-celebrations-2027/
LOCATION:York
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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SUMMARY:Damboree 2027 - Going on a Bear Hunt
DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to let you know we are now accepting registrations of interest for our next Beaver Damboree. Beavers from across North Yorkshire will descend on York Scout Activity Centre (Stockton on the Forest\, York) to partake in a fun-filled weekend of adventure\, exploring the woods with plenty of activities and entertainment to be enjoyed by all. Our theme this year is ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’. \nWe’ll be delving into the mystery of the forest\, exploring hidden corners\, tracking signs of wildlife\, doing some target practice\, and building a new bug city while looking out for the infamous bear! \nDamboree is back for its 3rd year\, with a brand new theme and programme to suit. We expect this event to be very popular\, so don’t miss out on a chance for your colony to join us for the weekend which will be on the 12th – 13th June 2027 . \nThe booking of Damboree will be following the below process and timeline; \nIf you are interested in attending with your group\, please register your interest HERE with your current assumed participant numbers by 30th November. \nGroups registering their interest will have a chance to launch this to their sections and the NYS Event Team will be issuing deposit invoices of £100 in the first week of December. If at this stage you do not want to continue your booking\, you can choose to do so. \nAccepted bookings will be taken upon payment receipt of the deposit. Final names are required by 31st January 2027 (otherwise accepted bookings may be cancelled by the Event Team). Balance invoices will then be issued. Any remaining spaces will be given to colonies on the waiting list at this point and any additional group spaces can be given capacity permitting. \nParticipant and leader remaining details including dietary\, medical\, emergency and permissions will be due by 31st March. \nKey details: \nYork Scout Activity Centre (Snowball Plantation)\, Common Lane\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, YO19 5XS \nYoung person cost of £48 and £20 per group volunteer and non-participating young people (i.e. volunteers children). Group booking will only be accepted following payment of the £100 non refundable deposit. \nThe weekend activity camp is under canvas and will run from Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th June 2027. \nCatering is included as part of this event. \nWe know that some Scouts Groups don’t charge their leaders for camps and events\, but some do. For those that don’t\, we recommend dividing the cost of the leader’s fee across your young people – we want you to make this decision locally\, instead of us increasing the event fee. You may also wish to add a charge to your young people to cover your transportation costs. \nNorth Yorkshire Scouts’ Cancellation Policy can be viewed here. \nIf you have any questions\, or would like to get in touch with the team for any other reason\, please email Damboree@nys.org.uk  \nChecklist: \n*Register your groups interest by 30th November \n*Non-refundable deposit invoice issued – pay £100 early December to accept your booking \n*All names in the system by 31st January – Empty bookings on this deadline may be subject to cancellation. \n*Balance invoices issued and to be paid February \n*Complete all profiles in the booking system (health/dietary/permissions) by 31st March
URL:https://yorkscouts.org.uk/event/damboree-2027-going-on-a-bear-hunt/
LOCATION:Snowball Plantation (York Scout Activity Centre)\, Common Ln\, Stockton on the Forest\, York\, North Yorkshire\, YO19 5XS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adults,Beavers
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