The Archery GB Instructor Award is the industries leading training course for archery. The course is designed for learners with little, or no prior experience of archery. Learners must be at least 17 years old by the first day of the course. The course is a two and a half day (Friday evening) course and includes a practical assessment. The successful learner will gain an Archery GB Instructor licence which lasts for three years. After this it can be renewed by successfully completing an online renewal module. The licence does not provide the instructor with insurance.

These are some of the skills you will learn on the course: How to shoot arrows, How to prepare and deliver archery sessions, How to select appropriate equipment, How to set up a range, How to ensure safety on the range, Friday evening arrival practice session after dinner at 7.30pm, followed by Saturday and Sunday course days 9am-5pm.

Who:

Scouts and the general public.

How much:

Member (18+) £300.00, Non-member (18+) £350.00

Accommodation:

The course is fully catered and comes with two nights accommodation in our Sir Garth Morrison Lodge.

Where:

Fordell Firs, Hillend, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 7HQ

When:

The course is running on the following dates: 

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026 

Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December 2026

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Are you up for an amazing volunteering experience with Scout Adventures? Come and spend a week supporting Youlbury (Oxford). 

If you’re a UK Scout Member aged 18+ (at the start of the placement) and working towards your Gold DofE Award/King’s Scout Award, or if you’d simply like to experience a week of volunteering with us, we’d love to hear from you! You’ll spend the week outdoors, supporting our centres in a variety of roles, and making a real difference to the lives of young people. It’s a chance to gain new skills, meet new people and be part of something unforgettable.

Who:

Members, aged 18+. 

This opportunity is only open to UK applicants. If you are based overseas, please take a look at our Residential Volunteering programmes.

How much:

There is no charge to attend the residential. Participants only need to cover the cost of travel to and from the centre.

Food:

All food and a camping pitch are provided, however, participants must bring their own camping equipment.

Where:

Youlbury, Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5HD

Duration:

7-day, 6-night residential (arriving Sunday, volunteering Monday–Friday, departing Saturday).

When:

This course runs on the following dates:

Sunday 26th - Saturday 1st August 2026
Sunday 2nd - Saturday 8th August 2026
Sunday 9th - Saturday 15th August 2026
Sunday 16th - Saturday 22nd August 2026
Sunday 23rd - Saturday 29th August 2026

This residential also takes place at our other locations throughout the year. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected]

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