County Scout Challenge

This year’s County Challenge will be taking place at Huish Woods Camp Site near Taunton.  The event is designed for Scouts of all ages to participate. Patrols will need to register between 9.00am and 10.30am.  The Challenge will then start at 11.00am. Scouts will be ready to leave by 5.00pm.

Patrols must have a minimum of 4 Scouts and a maximum of 7 Scouts, aged between 10 and 14½ years old. As we are limited to 44 Patrols, Leaders are encouraged to maximise the size of their Patrols.

Scouts will need to bring hiking boots, wet weather clothes, packed lunch & a drink bottle. Scout scarf is to be worn during the challenge.

THE CHALLENGES

The challenge will involve the Patrols visiting a variety of bases located around the camp site. At each base they will complete a ‘Scout’ Challenge, which will be aligned to the Scout Section Programme.  Each base will last 20 minutes. The Patrol with the highest Score at the end of the day will receive the County Challenge Trophy.  A maximum of 44 patrols will be able to enter the event.  Places will be allocated to the first 44 patrols to book in and paying in full.

COST 

The cost will be £35.00 for each patrol taking part. This is to be paid by BACS, TO  Account Name: Somerset County Scout Council Sort Code: 30-98-45  Account Number: 69926560 Reference: CSC24- and your Troop name at the same time as sending in the application form.

OTHER INFORMATION

Leaders are encouraged to come along with their Scouts and will be asked to help with the bases; they will not be allowed to accompany their Patrols during the Challenge. Points will be deducted for ‘Leader assistance’.  Please do make the organisers aware of any reasonable adjustments that need to be made for individual participants.  These will, of course, be happily met.

If any Troop wishes to camp at Huish Woods they will be more than welcome, please contact me or email me.

FORMS FOR THE EVENT (DOWNLOAD)

Click below to download the required forms. Please note that ALL Scouts without exception must fill in a Health Form and these must be returned with the application form by post.

The CLOSING DATE for the Challenge is Wednesday 23^rd October 2024. Any applications received after this date can’t be accepted.

TUCK SHOP

Hot dogs, sweets, and hot / cold drinks will be on sale during the event, so please ask your Scouts to bring some money.

We look forward to seeing you all at the Challenge.  If further help or clarification is required, please do contact me.

Tricia Sedgbeer
County Programme Team Lead
Somerset Scouts

programme@somersetscouts.org.uk