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This page is for leaders to swap information about activities they've tried around Cambridge

Activity Details Contact Enjoyment
(1-great, 5-rubbish)
ArcheryKelsey Kerridge sports center2
Air rifle shootingThe district has the kit
Can be set up in your own HQ
needs suitably qualified instructors
Tony Claydon2
Bungee RunningKit can be borrowed from the 16thSteve O'Keefe2
CavingMerstham, Surrey
Cost £5 per head (plus cost of getting there)
The activity is run by Surrey Scout Caving Club, they can offer accommodation at very reasonable charges close to the caves. I have been going here for the last 5 years and it only gets better. Usually run the activity as a weekend camp for an average cost of £20 all inclusive.
Steve O'Keefe1
Scuba DivingAt Bottisham Village College
Cost £5 per Scout
Steve O'Keefe1

Please send details of activities to webmaster@cambridgescouts.org.uk
From an idea by Devon Scouts

Other Local Facilities

  • Faulkes Flying Foundation have established a base to fly scouts at very competative rates. Based near Gamlingay. More details see their website
  • Paxton Lakes Sailing Clib. Grounds and lake availible for camping and water activities. Contact John Pratt of see their website

Activities - Leader skills

There are leaders working in Cambridge District with up to date authorisations for the following activities:

  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Hill walking (Terrain 1 and 2)
  • Caving
  • Climbing
  • Abseiling
  • Shooting

There are also a number of adults holding First Aid qualifications in excess of First Response.

If you want to run an activity but do not have a leader with the appropriate authorisation within your group or section then contact Steve O'Keefe, ADC Activities (email:activities@cambridgescouts.org.uk) who will do his best to help you out.