Would you know how to provide effective first aid in an emergency? This course is a regulated and nationally recognised qualification designed for those who have a responsibility to provide first aid in outdoor and activity based environments.

This course can be classed as a Full and First Response First Aid Certificate within Scouting and is ideal for running adventurous activities. It is also recognised by NGB's such as Mountain Training as well as meeting the standards set by the Institute of Outdoor Leaning at Tier 3. 

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

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 - £155 per person (Available until 8 weeks prior to the course).

Standard - £185 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:

This course runs on the following dates: 

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

If the above options are not suitable this course is also running at Broadstone Warren and Great Tower. 

Enquiries:

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

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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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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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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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