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SUMMARY:District Leaders Skills Day
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re new to Scouting or have years of experience\, this is your opportunity to learn\, share and connect. \nJoin us at Squirrel Wood for a full day of practical skills\, useful ideas and networking\, designed to support you in delivering great Scouting for young people. \n\nEvent Overview\nLeader Skills Day brings together volunteers from across Doncaster Danum District for a day of learning\, development and shared experience. \nWith a wide range of sessions available\, you will have the opportunity to choose the areas most relevant to you\, build your confidence\, develop new skills and share ideas with others. \nThe programme will include a mixture of practical activities and discussion based sessions. Some will take place indoors\, some outdoors and some in the Drey. Sessions in the Main Lodge will run back to back throughout the day. \nAlongside the learning\, there will be plenty of time to meet other volunteers\, exchange ideas and build stronger connections across the District. \nFollowing the daytime programme\, you can join us for an optional meal and Campfire Workshop. You can also sleep overnight with social in the lodge and enjoy breakfast with the team the following morning. \n\nWhat to Expect\n\nFive sessions during the day\nA mixture of practical and discussion based learning\nSessions suitable for different roles and levels of experience\nOpportunities to develop your skills and confidence\nIdeas to take back to your section\, team or Trustee Board\nTime to meet and learn from other volunteers\nLunch included\nOptional evening meal\nOptional Campfire Workshop\nOptional overnight sleeping with breakfast\nLodge will be open for sleeping and social after\n\n\nChoosing Your Sessions\nWhen booking\, you will select the five sessions you are most interested in attending. \nWe will use everyone’s choices to create individual timetables for the day. We will aim to allocate you at least three of your selected sessions\, but you may also be allocated other sessions. \nThis will help us provide each Group with a broader range of skills across its volunteer team\, allowing more knowledge and experience to be shared after the event. \nSome sessions may not run if they do not receive enough interest. \nYour final five sessions will be confirmed 21 days before the event\, giving those delivering them enough time to prepare. \n\nAvailable Sessions\nHikes Across the Sections \nDiscover how to plan and adapt hikes for every age group\, from Squirrels through to Explorers. This session will cover routes\, activities\, safety and ways to keep everyone engaged. \nAn Introduction to SEND in Scouting \nDevelop your understanding of special educational needs and disabilities and explore practical ways to make Scouting more inclusive and accessible for every young person. \nWhat Should a Trustee Board Actually Do? \nUnderstand the responsibilities of a Trustee Board\, how trustees support good governance\, how to manage risk effectively and what makes a successful Annual General Meeting. \nPlanning a Great Programme with Online Scout Manager \nLearn how to use Online Scout Manager to plan an exciting and balanced programme\, track badge progress\, organise parent rotas and reduce the time you spend on administration. \nStarting Your Nights Away Permit Journey \nFind out how to begin working towards a Nights Away Permit\, what you do and do not need to know\, what to expect from the assessment process and how to use the digital permit system. \nBackwoods Cooking for Every Section \nExplore practical backwoods cooking activities that can be adapted for different sections. Pick up ideas and techniques that will help young people safely prepare and cook food outdoors. \nBranching Out and Achieving Your Wood Badge \nLearn about Branching Out\, how it supports your development as a volunteer and what you need to do to complete your Wood Badge. \nWriting a Great Scout Award Nomination \nLearn how to nominate someone for a Scout award and write a strong citation for a Good Service Award that clearly demonstrates their contribution and impact. \nRisk Assessments Made Simple \nLearn how to plan activities safely\, identify and manage risks and complete an effective risk assessment. The session will include practical advice\, useful tips and common pitfalls to avoid. \nYouShape and Youth Led Scouting \nDiscover what YouShape means\, why youth led Scouting matters and how young people can play a meaningful role in shaping their programme and Scouting experience. \nWhy Should Scouts Move On to Explorers? \nExplore the benefits of Explorer Scouting and how Scout Teams can support a positive transition. Learn how Explorers helps young people continue their journey\, develop new skills and access further opportunities. \nFire Lighting Skills for Every Section \nDevelop practical fire lighting skills and explore safe\, age appropriate techniques and activities that can be used with every section\, from Squirrels through to Explorers. \n\nDaytime Programme\n9.00am\nArrival\, coffee\, biscuits and networking \n10.00am to 11.00am\nSession one \n11.15am to 12.15pm\nSession two \n12.30pm to 1.30pm\nLunch \n1.30pm to 2.30pm\nSession three \n2.45pm to 3.45pm\nSession four \n4.00pm to 5.00pm\nSession five \n\nOptional Evening Programme\nMeal and Drinks \n5.15pm to 6.00pm \nStay after the daytime sessions for an informal meal and the chance to spend more time with volunteers from across the District. \nThe meal costs £5 per person and includes food and a drink. This must be selected when booking. \nHow to Run a Great Campfire \n7.30pm to 9.00pm \nLearn how to plan and lead an enjoyable campfire for any section. Explore how to choose songs\, build atmosphere\, involve everyone and bring your campfire to a memorable close. \nThis is an optional additional session following the evening BBQ. \n\nWho Can Attend\n\nAdult volunteers aged 18 and over\nOpen to new and experienced volunteers\nMaximum of 180 attendees\n\n\nKey Details\n\nVenue: Squirrel Wood Campsite\nDate: Saturday 24 October 2026\nArrival: From 9.00am\nDaytime programme: 10.00am to 5.00pm\nCampfire Workshop: 7.30pm to 9.00pm\nDaytime event: £5\nOptional Meal: £5 per person\, including food and a drink\nLunch: Included\nOvernight: Lodge or Camping\nBreakfast: Included for those sleeping overnight\n\n\nKit List\n\nGroup neckerchief\, which must be worn\nSuitable clothing and footwear for indoor and outdoor sessions\nWaterproof clothing\nCamping equipment if staying overnight\n\nA full kit list will be provided ahead of the event. \n\nImportant Information\n\nThis is an adult only event\nSome sessions will take place outdoors\nSession choices are preferences and cannot be guaranteed\nYour final timetable will be confirmed 21 days before the event\nThe evening meal must be selected when booking\nOvernight camping must be confirmed when booking\nFurther information will be shared as planning progresses\n\n\nBooking and Payment\n\nAll places must be booked online\nSession preferences must be submitted when booking\nThe optional meal must be booked in advance\nGroups will be invoiced for any chargeable places booked\nPayment should be made by bank transfer before the event\n\n\nLeader Information\n\nThis event is designed for adult volunteers\nSessions will be delivered by experienced volunteers from across the District\nVolunteers will receive their individual session timetable 21 days before the event\nPlease make sure attendees understand that their preferred sessions cannot all be guaranteed
URL:https://doncasterscouts.org.uk/event/leaders-skills-day
LOCATION:Squirrel Wood Scout Campsite\, The Abbe's Walk\, Doncaster\, South Yorkshire\, DN6 9JQ\, United Kingdom
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