Step into the woods and grow your confidence in the outdoors with a hands-on weekend designed especially for adult leaders. This practical training event will give you the skills, knowledge, and experience to better manage woodland environments and make the most of them with your young people. The course will be run in conjunction with the conservation volunteers, providing practical skills and a wealth of knowledge.

Across the weekend, you’ll take part in a variety of practical sessions – from tree and habitat management to safe tool use, tree and hedge planting and management and conservation skills. It’s a chance to deepen your understanding of the natural environment while picking up tips, techniques and activities you can take back to your own groups.

As well as building your outdoor skillset, you’ll camp alongside other leaders, share experiences, and enjoy time around the campfire. Whether you’re new to woodland skills or looking to refresh your knowledge, this weekend offers the perfect balance of training, confidence-building and inspiration in the great outdoors.

Who:

This course is open to Adult leaders (18+)

How much:

Ticket price is £45 per person and includes indoor accommodation (arrival from Friday night or Saturday) and full catering from Friday dinner to Sunday lunch. No single day ticket option is available.

Accommodation:

Indoor accommodation (bunk rooms) is included on Friday and Saturday in the cost of the event. Participants will need to bring their own bedding. 

Food:

All catering is included, starting with dinner on Friday, through until Sunday lunch. We can cater for all usual dietary requirements.

Where:

Gilwell Park, Bury Road, Chingford, London E4 7QW

Duration:

Two days.

When:

This is a weekend event running from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd November 2026, with programmed activities running on Saturday and Sunday. 

Enquiries:

If you have any questions about the event, please contact us at [email protected]

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This training weekend is an amazing opportunity for Young Leaders to achieve the training requirements of the role through a combination of leadership training and practical outdoor activities.

The course will introduce leadership skills and awareness using practical activities and tasks to create an understanding of the implications of leadership. Participants will leave with modules A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J. Module K (first aid) and missions will need to be completed locally to complete the award. Each participant will leave with a logbook to chart progression, which must be signed by the leader overseeing their volunteering.

We have created a varied programme that is adapted to suit the needs of individual groups whilst enabling our team of instructors to pass on their extensive knowledge. Our team has extensive experience and has developed a range of leadership methods and techniques through years of coaching outdoor activities. Young Leaders will be taking part in and have the opportunity to lead activity sessions, such as rock climbing, high ropes, team building, and wide games. We have opted for a practical programme, carefully picking activities to match the requirements for the Young Leader’s training scheme.

Please note this weekend will mainly take place outdoors, therefore participants will need clothing for the conditions.

Once booked on the course, you’ll be sent a consent form and a nights away passport, these should be signed and handed in upon arrival.

Who:

Young leaders.

How much:

The cost of this weekend is £99. We have already funded part of the cost, but for further help with funding please approach your group/district or region!

Where:

Lochgoilhead, Argyll PA24 8AQ

When:

This course is running on the following date: 

Friday 6th to Sunday 8th November 2026

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