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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The Rescue Emergency Care (REC) Emergency First Aid for the Outdoors course (formerly REC Level 2) weekend is designed to introduce a practical and systematic way of managing a first aid situation. Classroom teaching and practical sessions are mixed with scenarios to give real-life experiences.

The course is 16 hours long and certified for three years. It qualifies as a “Full First Aid Certificate” for The Scout Association (the minimum required for groups undertaking adventurous activities in Terrain 2). This covers you for Module 10a as it includes the extra areas of the First Response required (Dental, Paediatric CPR, Meningitis and Sepsis). It is also recognised for Mountain Training, British Canoeing and Royal Yachting Association courses.

We dual certify our first aid course. Your certificate will also be valid as an Emergency First Aid at Work qualification.

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members) and the public (non-members).

How much:

Members: £220 per person (residential), £190 per person (Non-residential)

Non-members: £315 per person (residential), £285 per person (Non-residential)

Accommodation & Food:

All residential courses include food and accommodation. Please note that there are no camping facilities at Yr Hafod or in the immediate vicinity.

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

Two days

When:

Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th December 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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Our Explorer Scout Adventure Weekends offer your unit the chance to explore the beautiful mountains of Snowdonia with our experienced staff. These weekends are ideal for Explorer Scouts interested in mountaineering. The weekend programmes are flexible and can be customised to match the aims and skills of your group, such as working towards the Climber or Hill Walker Activity Badge or as an excellent introduction to more serious mountaineering. If you’re happy to leave it to us to plan your weekend, we will try to include walking plus, depending on staff availability, climbing.

Who:

Explorers

How much:

£99 per person.

Accommodation:

N/A

Food:

N/A

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following upcoming dates: 

Friday 19th to Sunday 21st June 2026

Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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A minimum of 40 Quality Mountain Days is required before booking onto an ML Assessment course. They need to be stored on Mountain Training’s DLog (digital logbook). Our courses are split over two weekends to make them more accessible to volunteers and run from Friday night to Sunday afternoon. You must attend both weekends to complete the course. Food and accommodation is included.

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members) and the public (non-members).

How much:

Members - £440 per person, Non-members £560 per person.

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included.

Where:

Scout Adventures Yr Hafod, Nant Ffrancon, Bangor LL57 3DQ.

Duration:

5 days over 2 weekends

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Autumn course dates: 

Saturday 5th to Sunday 6th September 2026

Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the course, please contact us via [email protected] or call 0845 519 6114.

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