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SUMMARY:Backwoods Skills Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your Scouting skills to the next level? \nJoin us for a full weekend of bushcraft and survival skills at Squirrel Wood\, designed to challenge Scouts aged 12 and over\, build confidence and develop practical outdoor knowledge. \nThe Backwoods Skills Weekend provides Scouts with a unique opportunity to step away from modern comforts and immerse themselves in traditional woodland living\, developing practical skills that will stay with them long after the weekend has finished. \n\nEvent Overview\nThe Backwoods Skills Weekend is a hands on experience focused on bushcraft and survival skills\, giving Scouts the opportunity to learn and apply essential outdoor techniques in a real woodland environment. \nWorking in mixed patrols with Scouts from across the District\, participants will develop resilience\, teamwork and independence while learning practical skills such as shelter building\, fire lighting\, woodland cooking\, navigation and campcraft. \nThroughout the weekend\, Scouts will live in survival shelters\, prepare and cook their own meals over open fires and take part in a wide range of practical challenges designed to build confidence and self reliance. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nBushcraft and survival skills activities.\nShelter building using tarps and natural materials.\nFire lighting and fire management.\nSafe knife\, axe and saw skills.\nPreparing\, cooking and eating wild game and fish.\nPractical woodland first aid and survival techniques.\nGlow stick night navigation challenge.\nTeam based challenges and camp projects.\nOvernight camping in survival shelters.\nSkills development in a real outdoor environment.\n\n\nWho Can Attend\n\nScouts aged 12 years and over.\nParticipants must have already achieved the Scout Outdoor Challenge Award.\nParticipants must understand that this event includes preparing\, cooking and eating wild game and fish. This includes handling\, skinning\, plucking\, gutting and cleaning animals as a core part of the programme.\nMaximum 32 young people.\nMaximum 2 Scouts per Troop initially.\n\n\nKey Details\n\nVenue: Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite.\nDates: Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026.\nArrival: From 6:00pm on Friday 2 October 2026.\nCollection: 2:00pm on Sunday 4 October 2026\, following the presentation of results and badges.\nCost: £45 per Scout.\nAccommodation: Survival shelters and tarps using survival bags.\nFood Included: All meals and refreshments throughout the weekend.\n\n\nKit List\nOutdoor Clothing & Footwear\nEach participant should bring: \n\nWaterproof shell jacket and waterproof trousers.\nLightweight warm layer (fleece or pullover).\nHeavy warm layer (thick fleece\, wool shirt or similar).\nAt least two T shirts or lightweight shirts.\nTwo pairs of sturdy outdoor trousers (jeans are not suitable).\nBelt.\nSeveral pairs of socks.\nSpare underwear.\nWarm wool or fleece hat.\nWalking boots (gaiters optional) or wellington boots.\n\nSleeping Equipment\nEach participant should bring: \n\nThree season sleeping bag.\nSleeping mat.\nSurvival bag or military style bivvy bag.\n\nPersonal Equipment\nEach participant should bring: \n\nPersonal water bottle.\nEmpty 2 litre drinks bottle.\nSmall personal first aid kit.\nHead torch with spare batteries.\nWatch (non smart watch recommended).\nMug.\nLarge rucksack suitable for carrying all equipment.\nPlastic bags to keep clothing dry.\nLarge bin bag for wet or dirty clothing.\n\nPersonal Wash Kit\nEach participant should bring: \n\nToothbrush and toothpaste.\nSoap.\nSmall towel.\nAntibacterial hand gel (recommended).\nInsect repellent.\nPersonal medication (please ensure details are included on the event consent form).\n\nUniform\n\nGroup necker only.\n\n\nImportant Information\nParticipants will be placed into mixed patrols with Scouts from different Groups across the District. Each patrol will work together throughout the weekend\, sharing responsibilities\, completing practical challenges and developing teamwork. \nAll meals and refreshments are provided throughout the weekend. As part of the programme\, Scouts will prepare\, cook and eat many of their own meals over open fires using a variety of traditional bushcraft techniques and wild game. \nThe weekend is designed to be immersive\, with participants sleeping in survival shelters and preparing meals over open fires. \nFurther joining instructions\, including arrival details and a full kit checklist\, will be issued approximately 30 days before the event. \n\nBooking & Payment\n\nBookings open: 10th July 2026.\nBookings close: 11th September 2026.\nBookings are made through the District website.\nThe entry fee is £45 per participant.\nInitially\, each Troop may book a maximum of 2 places. If places remain after the booking deadline\, additional places may be offered to Troops on a first come\, first served basis.\nPayment can be made using either of the following methods:\n\nPay online by card at the time of booking.\nPay by bank transfer:\n\nSelect Bank Transfer when making your booking.\nPlease forward the booking confirmation to your Group Treasurer to arrange payment.\nPayment must be made within 7 days of the booking being made.\n\n\n\n\nBookings are non refundable.\nFinal joining instructions will be sent to the lead booking contact approximately 30 days before the event.\n\n\nLeader Information\nThe event is fully planned\, managed and delivered by the District Events Team. \nGroups are not required to provide accompanying leaders unless specifically requested by the organisers. \nThe event is delivered under the District Nights Away Permit\, and the District will submit the required Nights Away Notification (NAN). \nNo additional permits are required from attending Groups. \n\nRisk Assessments\nRisk 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. \n\nEvent Photography\nPhotographs 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. \nBy making a booking\, Groups confirm that appropriate photography permissions for all participants have been recorded and managed in accordance with The Scouts’ policies. \n\nOSM Badge Information\nThe 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). \nThis includes evidence towards: \n\nSurvival Skills Activity Badge – Completion of all badge requirements.\nNights Away Staged Activity Badge – Two qualifying nights away.\nCamper Activity Badge\n\nBuild and use a suitable shelter.\nCook outdoors over an open fire.\nDemonstrate practical campcraft skills.\n\n\nAdventure Challenge Award – Take part in an adventurous activity.\nSkills Challenge Award\n\nPrepare and cook food outdoors.\n\n\nTeam Leader Challenge Award – Successfully lead a patrol or team during the weekend\, where applicable.
URL:https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/backwoods-skills-weekend
LOCATION:Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite\, The Abbe's Walk\, Doncaster\, South Yorkshire\, DN6 9JQ\, United Kingdom
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