This page sets out dates for upcoming activity training. More details about the various activities can be found on pages dedicated to the activity. See menu (left).
Hillwalking training & assessment weekends and courses 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open To |
| 1-3 July | Terrain 1 and wild camping training & assessment | Dartmoor | All interested in leading Hillwalking |
For more information and how to apply please visit the Mountain Team page.
Climbing training & assessment 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| 15 & 22 March (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling training | Earleywood | Anyone seeking climbing permit for towers & walls |
| 18 & 25 May (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling training | Earleywood | “ |
| 22 & 29 Sept (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling training | Earleywood | “ |
| 1 & 8 March (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling Assessment | Earleywood | “ |
| 4 & 11 May (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling Assessment | Earleywood | “ |
| 8 & 15 Sept (evenings) | Climbing & abseiling Assessment | Earleywood | “ |
| 2-3 April | Climbing Training/Assessment | Symonds Yat | Anyone seeking climbing permit for rock |
| 16-17 July | Climbing Training/Assessment | Symonds Yat | Anyone seeking climbing permit for rock |
For more information see: Climbing Unit page. To apply go to the training courses section of the County website (you will be asked to log on) and you will find our courses in the activities section. For the sessions at Earleywood please make clear whether you want climbing or abseiling.
Archery & Shooting training & assessment 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| 14-15 May | Archery permit course (Training & assessment) | Maidenhead | Anyone seeking a permit to run archery |
| TBA | Air rifle training & assessment | Anyone seeking the qualification for running an air rifle range |
For further information see: Shooting Unit page. To apply go to the training courses section of the County website (you will be asked to log on) and you will find our courses in the activities section.
Canoeing & Kayaking assessment 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open To |
| 27 March | Canoeing & kayaking Assessments | Reading | Anyone who wants to be assessed to run canoeing &/or kayaking & needs a practical assessment |
For further information: Contact Activities Team. To apply go to the training courses section of the County website (you will be asked to log on) and you will find our courses in the activities section.
Rafting – training & assessment 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| 9 April | Raft building & permit Course | Maidenhead | Anyone seeking a permit to run rafting |
For further information: Contact Activities Team
Pulling (fixed seat rowing) training & assessment 2022
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| 2-3 April | Training & Assessment Course | Maidenhead | Anyone seeking a permit |
To apply go to the training courses section of the County website (you will be asked to log on) and you will find our courses in the activities section.
DofE Expedition Assessor training
Unless you are accredited by the DofE Award scheme you are no longer able to assess a DofE Award expedition at any level. To become accredited you need to have completed an approved training course and been registered.
For further information see: DofE Award page.
First Aid training for adventurous activities 2022
An accredited trainer delivers the Outdoor Pursuits 16-hour First Aid training course for us at well below the usual commercial rates. The course is free for everyone in Berkshire Scouting and £85 for others.
As well as meeting The Scout Association requirements for a higher level first aid than First Response for adventurous activities in remote areas, the qualification is accepted by the the national governing bodies for hillwalking and climbing, paddle-sports, and sailing as meeting their mandatory requirements for leader & coaching qualifications.
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| 5-6 Feb | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | Permit holders and anyone else seeking a higher level of first aid than First Response |
| 7-8 May | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | “ |
| 10-11 Sept | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | “ |
| 5-6 Nov | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | “ |
To apply go to the training courses section of the County website (you will be asked to log on) and you will find our courses in the first aid section.