This Archery GB Instructor Course trains and assesses leaders to deliver fun and safe introductory archery sessions with guidance on how to apply this within Scouting. The course will be delivered by Feathers and Fletchings and a Scout Archery Permit recommendation can be made at the end of the course.

The training you'll receive over the two days is practical, hands-on and takes place outdoors at Great Tower. No prior archery experience is required, and all equipment will be provided. Just bring your enthusiasm to learn!

Successful completion of the course will result in a certificate sent to you by Archery GB as well as a recommendation for a permit, but the permit itself is granted locally. Permits can be restricted depending on individual performance so that archery can still be delivered, but only under specific circumstances. 

Who:

This course is open to both members and non-members. Attendees must be aged 18 and over at the start of the course. 

How much:

Early bird - £230 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course). 

Standard - £250 per person.

Accommodation:

Free camping is available. You can upgrade to a self-catering building for just £20 per night. All accommodation will be available from 4pm the evening before the course starts until 11am on the last day. All rooms have bunk beds and you may be sharing with another participant on your course. Bedding is provided with our indoor accommodation, but you do need to bring a towel. The kitchen will have everything you need for preparing and eating your meals.  

Food:

You will need to bring food for the whole course. Please make a packed lunch as you may not be at your accommodation for lunch.

Where:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

Duration:

Two days.

When:

Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th September 2026 (9am - 5pm).

If the above dates are not suitable this course is also running at Gilwell Park. 

Enquiries:

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

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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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Are you up for an amazing volunteering experience with Scout Adventures? Come and spend a week supporting Great Tower (Lake District). 

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:

Great Tower, Birks Road, Newby Bridge, Cumbria LA23 3PQ

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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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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