Wintercamp 2015
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: January 18, 2015
Local Scouts met up with 3,000 others from across the UK to welcome in a new year of adventure whilst camping at Gilwell Park in North East London, the home of Scouting and outdoor adventure.
The annual Winter Camp in January provides the opportunity for Scouts to take part in over seventy different adventurous and fun activities ranging from abseiling to Zorbing. The boys and girls, aged between 10-18, along with nearly 1,000 adult Leaders, enjoyed the experience of sleeping in tents for two nights, cooking on open fires and enjoying a packed programme led by a team of 200 adult volunteers.
Whilst this event was taking place at Gilwell Park, at the other end of the UK, Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centre in Northumberland was hosting a similar event for the first time for 500 Scouts and nearly 200 adult Leaders. Hawkhirst is one of nine Scout Activity Centres across the UK and is known for its location set in the heart of Kielder Forest on the edge of Kielder Water.
Jacob from Grantham said “I love camping in any weather, so this weekend has been great; Winter Camp is so much fun, and I’ve enjoyed trying new things like climbing the monkey tree.”
The annual Winter Camp in January provides the opportunity for Scouts to take part in over seventy different adventurous and fun activities ranging from abseiling to Zorbing. The boys and girls, aged between 10-18, along with nearly 1,000 adult Leaders, enjoyed the experience of sleeping in tents for two nights, cooking on open fires and enjoying a packed programme led by a team of 200 adult volunteers.
Whilst this event was taking place at Gilwell Park, at the other end of the UK, Hawkhirst Scout Activity Centre in Northumberland was hosting a similar event for the first time for 500 Scouts and nearly 200 adult Leaders. Hawkhirst is one of nine Scout Activity Centres across the UK and is known for its location set in the heart of Kielder Forest on the edge of Kielder Water.
Jacob from Grantham said “I love camping in any weather, so this weekend has been great; Winter Camp is so much fun, and I’ve enjoyed trying new things like climbing the monkey tree.”
Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Skegness and Spilsby District Success Census 2026 Data Protection Reminder: Using Email Safely Scouts Future Leader Programme HQ Leadership Opportunities Lincoln District Shooting Tournament ProgFest Shooting activities New County Brand County First Aid Courses
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Award Nominations Are you looking to get a nights away permit Hykeham Scouts come to the rescue Lincolnshire ProgFest Saturday 12 October LincsFest - Don't miss out Splashlincs - last few places available! District Lead Volunteers Jamboree Young person Selection Membership fees explained
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