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What is an explorer camp like?
Explorer camps are more relaxed than Scout camp, there are no patrol tents, colours, or inspections (assuming you are not living in a tip) and we cook and eat together in a marquee, with one group of explorers responsible for cooking with a leader for the whole group each day. We tend to do a mix of our own activities and brought in activities like sailing and paddle sports. In the past that has included; White water rafting, Go Karting, Mountain biking, Archery, Surfing lessons, mountaineering and others.
We tend to visit shops on the way back from places and travel by minibus.
Explorer Type Camping
Silly Games in the Marquee
Communal Dining
Camp 2026 Details
We will meet at the new HQ at 9 am on the 22nd of August and will aim to return at 5 pm on the 29th of September.
We are booking in, GoKarting, Mini Golf, Skytrail and Lagoon Wipeout. Friday afternoon we will be flying high in the gliders. In Between we will be walking and boating.
Money
The week will cost £320. The deposit (£100) was due on the 1st of May.
We need the balance by 1st August, you are welcome to pay it in one lump on that date via OSM or transfer beforehand in smaller amounts if you like(please make it a while before so we can stop the DD for that transaction).
Food allergies, Intolerances and medical issues
Please let us know about any allergies/intollerances/strong dislikes (eg won't eat x if Y is in it...)
This years camp will need to be nut free, please think carefully before buying any snacks while we are out etc
Kit List
During the week we will be doing, gliding, walking, sailing, canoeing and possibly powerboating (depending on what boats exactly they have). you will need:
I have added earplugs to the kit list, the factory across the road often works through the night, you don't notice it during the day but at night it can be quite loud if you are used to sleeping somewhere quiet
You will need
Cold / Wet Weather Gear
2 * Warm jacket or fleece
Waterproof jacket (for on land use)
Waterproof Trousers
Woolly hat
Wash Kit
there are showers so..
2 * Towels (they take a while to dry in a tent)
Clothing
Clothes for 4 days boating and 3 on land
Night
Pyjama’s
Sleeping bag (min 2 season)
Blanket
Carry mat, Airbeds and campbeds are fine so long as they are not huge
Teddy bear
Torch and spare batteries
Small Pillow
Earplugs might be useful
Shoes
Boating shoes
Camp shoes
Hiking shoes/Boots
Trainers
Warm weather gear
2 x Sun Hat (1 for on the water)
Sun cream (min SPF30)
Mosquito repellent (e.g. Deet)(no aerosols)
Boating Kit - we will be getting on or in the water most days
Wetsuit (optional)
Buoyancy Aid if owned
Waterproof / spray top (different to the land use one)
tracksuit bottoms are not suitable as they are heavy when wet
Other
Plastic reusable water bottle
Pocket Money (£30 ish maybe)
Book or playing cards etc. for entertainment
We will provide:
crockery and cutlery
tents to sleep in
There may be other things I have missed but use your judgement.. you can contact us if you need to.
There are some recommendations on the scout camp website which may be useful here
Phones and the outside world
We do not restrict explorers from bringing phones to Explorer events but have some rules/understandings:
your phone, your problem; Flat, lost, broken etc...
No photos in tents/toilets etc
If there is an emergency/accident the only person you may contact without permission is 999. no phoning parents/friends etc without the express permission of the leader in charge.
no phones when we are trying to get jobs done.. washing up takes priority over your insta..
Program from last time we were here
This is the draft program for the week.
This is the general idea for layout of the site
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