This event is all about National Governing Body Training Courses. But not only that, gaining new skills, meeting other leaders from across the country and making the most of being outdoors. There are six courses you can choose from for the weekend:

Paddlesport Leader Training – British Canoeing Awarding Body Paddlesport Leader Training courses are available to support you in your development of the required skills. These courses typically cover leadership skills, and the associated personal skills, safety and rescue skills.

Paddlesport Core Coach Training – The Core Coach Training is open to all paddlers regardless your discipline or previous coaching experience. During this course, you will explore different approaches to understanding and enabling learning. You will also be supported in evolving your personal coaching development plan to enable you to take your learning into practice after the course.

Climbing Wall Instructor Training – If you’re a keen climber or climbing permit holder then this course is the perfect next level for you!  Ideal for: Climbing wall staff, young people who’ve completed NICAS Level 4 or 5, people who run climbing sessions on artificial walls or towers. As a Scout Leader, if you are looking to take a group to a national climbing center/commercial wall then this is the pathway for you!

Leave No Trace – Level 1 Instructor – This two-day course is designed for individuals who will be delivering Leave No Trace Workshops and Leave No Trace Skills Courses* in the future or embedding Leave No Trace in other programmes. Through short classroom discussions, outdoor lectures and outdoor activities, this course will cover the seven Leave No Trace principles and discuss outdoor ethics in the UK.

RLSS National Water Safety Management – The National Water Safety Management Programme embraces contemporary approaches to risk management by balancing the need for simple pro-active safety management practices, with a strong focus on preventative measures along with effective emergency response skills.

REC Emergency Care Level 2 – The outdoor first aid course is designed to introduce a systematic way of first aid for managing casualties. Topic learning and practicals intermixed with scenarios of real situations. 

Who:

Scouts Members. 

How much:

TBC - Costs depend on the course and include accommodation from Friday night and catering for Saturday/Sunday.

Accommodation:

See above

Where:

Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AQ

When:

The event will take place from the 2nd – 4th October 2026.

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If you’re a keen climber or climbing permit holder then this course is the perfect next level for you!  Ideal for: Climbing wall staff, young people who’ve completed NICAS Level 4 or 5, people who run climbing sessions on artificial walls or towers. As a Scout Leader, if you are looking to take a group to a national climbing centre/commercial wall then this is the pathway for you! The course will run over the two weekend days, with accommodation available from the night before the course.

Before booking this course you; 
- must have a Mountain Training Account
- must have registered online for the Climbing Wall instructor qualification
- logged visits to 3 different Climbing walls, on at least 15 different occasions, this must include a minimum of one major public wall.
- logged 10 Lead climbs at French grade 4 (or equivalent)

Who:

Adult leaders (age 18+)

How much:

£200 per person. 

Accommodation:

See above.

Where:

Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AQ

When:

This course is running on the following date: 

Saturday 3rd to Sunday 4th October 2026

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Once you have completed a Rock Climbing Instructor training course and have fulfilled the skills requirements and logbook as set out by Mountain Training - you can book a Rock Climbing Instructor Assessment at Yr Hafod. At the end of the weekend the Course Director will update your Mountain Training profile with an assessment report and make an appropriate recommendation to pass, defer or fail your award. 

Who:

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

How much:

Members - £215 per person, Non-members £240 per person.

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included.

Where:

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

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following dates: 

Saturday 4th to Sunday 5th July 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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Do you love seeing the world from up high and are an avid climber? Would you like to share your passion with your Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers? Why not gain your Scout Natural Rock Climbing Permit with us, right in the middle of the  highest mountains of Eryri/Snowdonia in North Wales! We run regular Scout Natural Rock Climbing Permit training and assessment weekends throughout the year. All our courses are run by our highly experienced and friendly volunteer staff who are fully qualified, most holding Rock Climbing Instructor, or higher. We offer both training and assessments on all weekends, but you can’t do both in the same weekend. If you are not sure whether you are ready for assessment, please check out our FAQs and the course information. To attend a permit training course you must already be able to lead trad climbs and be comfortable placing leader-placed protection. The course will run over a weekend, Friday night to Sunday afternoon, and food and accommodation is included. 

Who:

Scout Volunteers (members).

How much:

£120 per person.

Accommodation:

Shared bunkrooms included.

Food:

Meals included. 

Where:

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

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This course runs on the following upcoming dates: 

Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2026

Friday 4th to Sunday 6th 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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