Welcome to 2024. What will your young people achieve this year? We love the National Trust list of 50 things to do before you're 11¾!

And did you know Broadstone Warren is just next to Pooh sticks bridge?

nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/50-things

Happy new year from the team at Scout Adventures! We hope you have a fantastic evening and are looking ahead to a fresh start in 2024. We're excited for another year of fun, friends and adventure.

A very merry Christmas from all of the team here at Scout Adventures. We hope you have a fantastic day! ☃️❄️

Our teams are now taking a hard-earned break. We'll be back to help you out on the phones and by email on 2 January 2024.

See you soon!

🆕 Calling all nights away assessors, permit holders and anyone wanting to be one. Gather round the campfire and join Scout Adventures for The Nights Away Weekender: a two-night skills fest just for you.

Bookings open in Feb, register your interest now:
scouts.org.uk/national-event…

Gilwell Park was privileged to receive the Peace Light this week. Taken from a continuous flame in the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, and distributed by Scouts across the world.

For more than 30 years, The Light has has been shared in Dec to represent peace, hope and unity.

Some exciting news - we're refurbishing Dorothy Hughes at Gilwell Park this winter. New toilets and showers, smaller rooms, more accessible and a better layout. Find out more about the plans and some of the building's history... bit.ly/gilwellphc

Peak school residential dates are nearly full across our centres. Don't forget to book your 2024 visit to us before it's too late! Get in touch with us today on 020 8181 3151 or [email protected].

A few hours of your time helps us to deliver life skills to countless young people. Last few spaces available on our volunteering weekend from 15- 17 December at Gilwell Park. Catering, accommodation, new friends and lots of laughs included! Sign up at bit.ly/volgp.

A busy few days for some of our service team at Broadstone Warren, who have helped us to replace the lodge's bunk beds.

Want to join in? Check out the next available dates for volunteering weekends at bit.ly/volunteerbsw.

We've spent 2023 building back for our events. We're now ready for bigger and better, and part of that is sustainability. Give us a hand - what's important to you when we're starting to think about making our events more environmentally sustainable?

Scout Adventures school young people in the art of adventure - and we can't do that without a great team. We're now recruiting a 2024 Seasonal Instructor for Hawkhirst, Northumberland! Apply now: bit.ly/seasonalhh

Team Scout Adventures have travelled from all corners of the country this week to come together for some training, planning - and of course - a bit of fun! We've been focussing on our Firelighting, Backwoods Cooking and Shelter Building sessions today.

A quick snap from some Bushcraft training happening at Gilwell Park over the last week! 📷

We've just published our full programme of national events for 2024 - come and check them out! We're excited for the return of Scarefest and this year's Fundays theme...
scouts.org.uk/national-event…

Our new reception building has arrived on site at Youlbury! This'll provide our visitors with a warm welcome, a brand new shop, and a much-needed office and staff room for our team. It'll be in action from January. 👷‍♀️🚧

Gilwell Park has a long history - Scouts haven't been the only caretakers of such a fascinating estate! Medieval hall, highwayman's haunt and regency scandals.

Dive in with the Gilwell Park guidebook. Speak to our team when booking for a cheeky 10% discount on the retail price.

In our journey to more sustainable catering, we've been thinking about meat. We now only use Red Tractor accredited meat where we can. This means the meat is traceable, safe and farmed with care.

More on our food story:
scoutadventures.org.uk/our-food-story

Every firework starts with a single spark. If you're heading out this evening, have a fantastic time and stay safe. 🎆

Firework displays and bonfires can be great fun and an excellent fundraiser - but it's really important to manage them safely.

Check out our advice in this video filmed at Gilwell Park.
scouts.org.uk/volunteers/sta…