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
| Date | Description | Venue | Open To |
| 4th July 2021 | Hillwalking from Scratch Programme – Introduction to Navigation Training Day | West Ilsley, Berkshire | All adults interested in Hillwalking |
| Postponed | Hillwalking training & assessment | Peak District | All adults interested in Hillwalking |
| 22-23 January 2022 | Hillwalking Training & assessment (T1 & T2) | Yr Hafod – North Wales | All adults interested in Hillwalking |
Because of the impact of restrictions for Covid-19 we are not able to plan much of our hillwalking programme for 2021 until we are sure we know when we are moving to ‘Green’. For more information on the above trips and to apply please visit the Mountain Team page.
Climbing training & assessment
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| Postponed | Climbing Training/Assessment | Earleywood | Anyone seeking climbing permit for towers & walls |
| Postpone | Climbing Training/Assessment | Symonds Yat | Anyone seeking climbing permit for rock |
| Postponed | Climbing Training/Assessment | Peak District | Anyone seeking climbing permit for rock |
We hope to be able to announce our training programme for 2021 before Christmas. 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.
Archery & Shooting training & assessment
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| TBA | Archery permit course | Paddicks Pactch | Anyone seeking a permit to run archery |
We hope to be able to announce our training programme for 2021 before Christmas. 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
| Date | Description | Venue | Open To |
| Postponed | Canoeing and kayaking Assessments | Reading | Anyone who wants to be assessed to run canoeing &/or kayaking & needs a practical assessment |
We hope to be able to announce our programme for 2021 before Christmas. 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
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| TBC | Raft building & permit Course | Reading | Anyone seeking a permit to run rafting |
For further information: Contact Activities Team
Rowing, Pulling & Sculling training & assessment
| Date | Description | Venue | Open to |
| Postponed | Training & Assessment Course | Maidenhead | Anyone seeking a permit |
We hope to be able to announce our training programme for 2021 before Christmas. 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
An accredited trainer delivers the Outdoor Pursuits 16-hour First Aid training course for us at well below the usual commercial rates. We are charging £35 for permit holders and those who have a county grant for adventurous activity training leading to a permit. The cost is £70 for others.
As well as meeting The Scout Association requirements for a higher level first aid than First Response for certain adventurous activities, 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 |
| 26-27 June 2021 | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | All leaders, assistant leaders, sectional assistants, instructors & SN |
| 18-19 September 2021 | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | All leaders, assistant leaders, sectional assistants, instructors & SN |
| 20-21 November 2021 | 2 day Outdoor First Aid | Paddicks Patch | All leaders, assistant leaders, sectional assistants, instructors & SN |
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.