Complete your summer Mountain Leader Assessment either in the Lake District or Snowdonia National Parks. This award is recognised as the UK’s national standard for taking groups into mountainous environments. Participants must have completed the prerequisites for the course and have registered with Mountain Training.

Great Tower

Courses based at Great Tower are delivered by Climb 365 in conjunction with Scout Adventures.

11-15 March, 8-12 April, 15-19 April, 27-31 May, 12-16 August, 29 August-3 September, 28 October-1 November and 2-6 December Book here

Yr Hafod

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod is a Mountain Training Cymru provider and delivers courses based from Yr Hafod.

How much? Assessment £255 for members and £365 for non-members.

Where and when?

Yr Hafod 

Yr Hafod course is split over two weekends: 7-8 & 20-22 September 2019 Book here.

When completing your Mountain Leader assessment, we may also be able to assess you for a Hillwalking Terrain 2 (summer) permit. Please contact us to discuss this in advance.

This two day course covers the law, range requirements, personal skills, maintenance and developmental techniques for leading air rifle sessions. Participants will leave with a Youth Proficiency Scheme qualification from the National Small-bore Rifle Association.

How much? £170 per person members £230 non-members. Scout Grants Committee funding may be available.

Where and when?

Downe 16 - 17 March 2019 Book here

Gilwell Park 23 - 24 February and  21 -22 September  Book here

Great Tower  2 - 13 October 2019 Book here

Hawkhirst 15 - 17 February and 23 - 24 November 2019 Book here

Woodhouse Park 30 - 31 March 2019 Book here

Youlbury 23 - 24 March and 19 - 20 October 2019 Book here.

This two day course will train and assess the competence of candidates to lead groups in traditional rafting activities. Permits may be restricted to specific classes of water or locations.

How much? £100 per person. B1 Waters, £120 B2 Waters. Scout Grants Committee funding may be available.

Where and when?

Great Tower (B1 Waters) 15 - 16 June, 6 - 7 July and 21 -22 September 2019 Book here

Lochgolihead (B2 Waters) 13 - 14 April 2019 Book here

This two-day course is designed for people who use the outdoors for pleasure and instructing. It is suitable for a wide variety of instructors including permit holders, Scout leaders, canoeists and climbers.

How much? £175 per person.

Where and when?

Great Tower 2 - 3 March and 9 - 10 March 2019 Book here.

Youlbury available on request.

Yr Hafod (£165 for members, £225 for non-members) 30 November - 2 December 2018 and 30 November - 1 December 2019  Book here.

Also available on request at all Adventure Centres.