District Freezer Camp

Can your Scouts handle the freeze?

Freezer Camp is back for 2027 — a full weekend of challenge, adventure and cold-weather Scouting at Squirrel Wood. One of the most talked-about events in the district calendar, this is not for the faint-hearted.

Event Overview

Freezer Camp is a high-energy winter camp designed to challenge Scouts through a mix of activities, teamwork and outdoor adventure — all set against the coldest conditions of the year.

Across the weekend, Scouts will take part in a wide range of activities, building skills, resilience and confidence while embracing the winter environment. Scouts camp outdoors all weekend while completing a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities. The event combines comfort with challenge, making it accessible while still delivering a true winter Scouting experience. Fully catered throughout, Scouts can focus on the experience, the activities and the challenge of taking on the cold.

What to Expect

A fun, fast-paced and challenging winter programme. Past activities have included:

• Archery and shooting
• Paracord and woggle making
• Scout skills and challenges
• Fire lighting
• First aid activities
• Human curling

Who Can Attend

• Scouts
• Maximum 49 young people
• Maximum 4 Scouts per Group

Key Details

• Venue: Squirrel Wood Campsite
• Dates: Friday 8 January to Sunday 10 January 2027
• Time: 6:30pm Friday to 2:00pm Sunday
• Cost: £45 per Scout
• Accommodation: Camping
• Food: Fully catered

Kit List

• Strong bag / Rucksack
• Strong walking boots / Wellingtons
• Trainers for indoors
• Tent – (Group must provide)
• Walking Trousers
• Waterproof coat
• Waterproof trousers
• T-shirts
• Jumpers and/or sweatshirts
• Group necker
• Sleeping mat / Carry mat for sleeping on
• Waterproof groundsheet
• 4-season sleeping bag. An alternative is two, one inside the other
• Spare bin bag for dirty clothes
• Pillow and blanket
• Personal wash kit and towel
• Torch – (head torch is better. Put in fresh batteries before the weekend)
• Water bottle
• A weekend’s supply of underclothes & thermals
• Warm hat and two pairs of gloves
• Prescribed medicines in their original packaging with dispensing instructions

NO MOBILE PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES, VAPES OR KNIVES

Important Information

• This is a cold-weather event — Scouts must be prepared for winter conditions, including low temperatures and potential snow
• The event will be delivered by the District Events Team under a Nights Away Permit
• Leaders are not required to attend
• Drop off time is staggered between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday evening. Each group will be informed of their drop off time prior to the event

Booking & Payment

• Bookings open: Now
• Bookings close: 22 December 2026
• Bookings must be made online by the Group
• Your Group will be invoiced for all places booked
• Payment should be made by bank transfer before the event
• Final event information will be sent direct to participants

Leader Information

• Leaders are not required to attend
• Tents need to be provided by each Scout group
• The event will be fully supervised and delivered by the District Events Team

Risk Assessments

Risk assessments will be available to download from this page closer to the event. Groups should review these documents before attending and consider whether any additional Group specific control measures are required for their own young people, volunteers and equipment.

Event Photography

Photographs and video footage may be taken during the event and used by Doncaster Danum Scouts on our website, social media channels and in future promotional material, including leaflets and posters.

By making a booking, Groups confirm that photo permissions for all participants have been recorded and managed in accordance with The Scouts’ policies.

OSM Badge Information

The event also provides evidence towards additional badge requirements. Groups should update OSM where appropriate, subject to the Section Team being satisfied that the individual Scout has completed the relevant requirement(s).

This includes evidence towards:

• Nights Away Staged Activity Badge – Two qualifying nights away.
• Adventure Challenge Award – Take part in an adventurous activity.
• Personal Challenge Award:
  • Take part in a winter camp
  • Take part in a District event.
• Teamwork Challenge Award:
  • Be part of a Scout team working together to achieve a goal.
  • Take part in a team building activity that you have not tried before.
• Outdoor Challenge Award – Help to pitch and strike your tent