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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) |
| Archery | Kelsey Kerridge sports center | | 2 |
| Air rifle shooting | The district has the kit
Can be set up in your own HQ
needs suitably qualified instructors | Tony Claydon | 2 |
| Bungee Running | Kit can be borrowed from the 16th | Steve O'Keefe | 2 |
| Caving | Merstham, 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'Keefe | 1 |
| Scuba Diving | At Bottisham Village College
Cost £5 per Scout | Steve O'Keefe | 1 |
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.
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