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SUMMARY:Colonel Woods District Scout Patrol Camp
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to camp with some of your friends from Scouts\, cook your own food\, light fires and generally have fun?  If so then this is the camp for you! \nThere will be many exciting activities including; playing a wide game with Scouts from all over the District\, a camp-fire\, cooking your own meals\, lighting fires and cooking over the fire as well as some Patrol challenges. \nCome and join us and gain some new skills while having loads of fun! \nTo enter\, please download the initial information letter below and complete the online Scout Health form. \nThe team planning information including programme\, menu\, camping kit list and other important information can also be downloaded below. \nColonel Woods 2026 Initial Letter \nColonel Woods 2026 Team Entry Form \nColonel Woods 2026 Final Arrangements
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/colonel-woods-district-scout-patrol-camp/
LOCATION:Datchworth Scout HQ\, Datchworth Camping Field\, Rectory Lane\, Datchworth\, SG3 6TL
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T150000
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SUMMARY:St George's Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:For our St George’s Day celebration this year\, we will be running an activity day for Squirrels\, Beavers\, Cubs\, Scouts and Explorers. There is no charge for this event\, which is open to all members of the District. \nLots of activities will be on offer\, such as rifle shooting\, archery\, climbing\, fire lighting\, craft\, games and lots more besides.  Some of the activities will be age limited\, and some activities will have a limited number of places depending on the availability of instructors to maintain safe and manageable group sizes. \nAt the end of the activity day\, we will renew our promise before parading to the Fairlands Showground car park for 3pm \nParticipants will need a packed lunch and a drinks bottle.  There will be drinks to fill up their drinks bottle with. \nThe closing date is the 17th April 2026\, but please sign up before this date if possible.  Sorry\, sign up has now ended and the event is full. \nIf you would like to participate\, please complete the online form.   \nSt Georges Day Activity Day 2026 Initial Letter \nSt George’s Activity Day 2026 Final Arrangements
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/st-georges-activity-day/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Adult volunteers,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T163000
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SUMMARY:Scout About Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Six hours of non-competitive\, fun activities\, including; archery\, building and lighting a fire or survival stove to make a cup of hot chocolate\, geocaching and building a wind guard for a camping stove from wood and screws (one per team\, ideal for the Colonel Woods Patrol Camp in May!). Patrols/teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts can enter\, with each Patrol taking away a camping stove wind-break for camps. \nIf you would like to join us for the day\, please complete the online health form and give your £15 to your Scout Leader by no later than the 2nd March 2026.  Cheques are to be made payable to `Stevenage District Scout Council’.  \nMore information can be downloaded below. \nScout About Challenge 2026 Initial Letter \nScout About Challenge 2026 Entry Form \n 
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/scout-about-challenge/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260520T234614
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SUMMARY:District Scout Cooking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Teams of up to 4 Scouts prepare a three-course meal for themselves along with a small taster portion for judging.  The theme for this year is “School Dinners”.  Bring back the classics – reinvented\, reimagined\, or hilariously nostalgic ! \nThe winning team  will have the opportunity to represent our District at the County Cooking Competition being held at Tolmers on the 8th February. \nIf you would like to take part\, discuss with your Scout Leader.  More information can be downloaded below. \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Initial Information \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Rules & Kit \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Entry Form
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-cooking-competition/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T233000
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SUMMARY:District Scout & Explorer Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:The annual District Night Hike and First Aid Competition takes place during the late Autumn. Teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts or Explorers\, take up the challenge of navigating their way through approximately 8 miles of Hertfordshire countryside by foot. \nWalking is broken up by a series of `incident bases’\, ranging from dealing with a first aid scenario to solving a mystery! to mention just two. \nFor those who like the competitive element\, there are trophies for the fastest walking time\, the highest score on the incident bases and an overall Night Hike trophy. A trophy will also be awarded to the team gaining the highest score on the First Aid Base \nPlease note\, this is a team event\, so please discuss with your Scout/Explorer Leader to arrange a team. \nMore information can be downloaded below. \nNight Hike 2025 – Parents Letter \nNight Hike 2025 – Scout Information Form \nNight Hike 2025 Final Team Info \nScout leaders should use this Team Entry Form to enter teams.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-explorer-night-hike/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be held on Sunday 19th November.  All members of Stevenage Scouting are invited.  Please meet at 9.45 am in the Primett Road car park behind what was Waitrose in the High Street. Please wear smart uniform and a warm coat\, suitable for the weather. The parade will move down the High Street to the bowling green for a short service at the War Memorial\, before parading back to the car park in Primett Road.  Parents and family are welcome to attend the service or line the high street to watch the parade. Pick up will be from the same car park between 11.30 – 11.45 am.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/remembrance-day-2025/
LOCATION:Primett Road North Car Park\, Primett Road North\, Stevenage\, SG1 3EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult volunteers,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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SUMMARY:Scout Jamboree On The Air
DESCRIPTION:Scouts\, are you interested in making radio contact with Scouts from around the UK\, and the world for that matter?  Maybe you would like to build you own LED safety light (ideal for night hikes)?  If the answer is yes\, then this event is for you. \nThere will be two activities and you can sign up for either or both: \n10:00 to 12:30pm                Build an LED safety light.  A simple electronics project\, all parts supplied and you take the LED safety light home (£15 per Scout). \n1:00 to 3:30pm                    Communicating with Scouts on the radio with the option to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge.  (£3 per Scout). \nThe building an LED safety light session will cost £15.00 per Scout\, this covers the cost of all components and a battery\, and you will be able to take the completed project home.  This must be booked and payment received by Monday 6th October latest\, as components need to be ordered. \nThe radio communications session in the afternoon costs £3.  There will be an opportunity to talk to Scouts from around the UK and Europe using Amateur Radio.  You will also be able to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge if you wish. \nDrinks and biscuits will be provided during the day and please wear your Scout uniform.   If you are attending both sessions\, then please bring a packed lunch. \nTo book a place\, please complete the online form  and give your payment to your Scout Leader or drop in to the District Scout shop at Poplars on Monday evenings between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Please place in an envelope with your name and JOTA 2025 clearly written. \nThe full letter with all the information can be downloaded below. \nJOTA 2025 Initial Letter
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/scout-jamboree-on-the-air/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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SUMMARY:District Scout Adventure Day
DESCRIPTION:All Scouts are invited to a day of adventurous activities at our District Activity Centre\, The Canyon.  Activities will include Climbing\, Abseiling\, Shooting and Archery.  Four one-hour activity sessions will be on offer with a half hour lunch break to eat your packed-lunch. \nThe day runs from 9:30am through to 3:00pm with a break for lunch (bring your own packed lunch) and costs £13.  \nCome and join us for a day of fun and adventure! \nThe full information letter can be downloaded below. \nTo take part\, please complete the online form and make your payment by no later than Monday 30th June 2025.  Payment can be cash or cheque (payable to Stevenage District Scout Council) and: \n\nGiven to your Scout leader\, (please use an envelope and label “District Scout adventure Day”\nDrop off to the Scout shop at the District Scout HQ\, Poplars on Monday evenings between 7:30pm and 8:30pm\nPost to the address on the letter.\n\nAdventure Day 2025 Letter
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-adventure-day/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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SUMMARY:District Scout Around Town Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Around Town Challenge is a one-day event of local exploration and fun challenges for the Scout section. Teams of between 4 and 7 scouts travel around Stevenage by bus and foot\, completing activities and this year there will be a mystery to solve on the way around. \nFour Scout HQs around town offer activities as well as providing refreshments.  Challenges always include archery and rifle shooting and then a selection of challenges that vary each year. Previously these included a pictionary hike\, cooking twists over a fire\, making a knotting board and a camping stove challenge. \nThe days challenges end with the teams arriving back at the District Scout HQ for a sausage and chip dinner. \nThe Around Town Challenge trophy is presented to the winning team.  Are you up to the challenge? Well come along and take part in the Around Town Challenge! \nIf you would like to take part\, discuss with your Scout Leader.  More information can be downloaded below. \nATC 2025 Initial Letter & Shooting Form \nATC 2025 Final Arrangements \nATC 2025 Entry Form
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-around-town-challenge/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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SUMMARY:District Night Hike & First Aid Competition 2024
DESCRIPTION:The annual District Night Hike and First Aid Competition takes place during the late Autumn. Teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts or Explorers\, take up the challenge of navigating their way through approximately 8 miles of Hertfordshire countryside by foot. \nWalking is broken up by a series of `incident bases’\, ranging from dealing with a first aid scenario to solving a mystery! to mention just two. \nFor those who like the competitive element\, there are trophies for the fastest walking time\, the highest score on the incident bases and an overall Night Hike trophy. A trophy will also be awarded to the team gaining the highest score on the First Aid Base. \nDownloads:  \nNight Hike 2024 – Parents Letter \nNight Hike 2024 – Scout Information Form \nNight Hike 2024 – Entry Form Iss 1 \nNight Hike 2024 – Final Team Info Iss1-1 \n  \nFull details: \nEvent: District Scout and Explorer Night Hike \nDate: Saturday 23rd November 2024 \nLocation: Lannock Farm\, Hitchin Road\, Weston\, SG4 7EE [Google Maps] \nMeeting place and time: Lannock Farm\, Hitchin Road\, Weston\, SG4 7EE. 15:00 to 17:30 (Exact time TBA) \nCollection place and time: Lannock Farm\, Hitchin Road\, Weston\, SG4 7EE. 21:30 & 23:30 (Exact time TBA) \nCost and payment details: £10 per Scout/Explorer (cheques payable to Stevenage District Scout Council) \nTransport details: Parents to drop off and collect. (Share lifts as much as possible. Parking is limited.) \nPlease note\, this is a team event\, so please discuss with your Scout/Explorer Leader to arrange a team.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-night-hike-first-aid-competition/
LOCATION:Lannock Farm\, Lannock Farm\, Hitchin Road\, Weston\, Hitchin\, SG4 7EE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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