Please see below some updated information for Groups and Units attending District Camp with the weekend programme and timetables for coaches and activities.
After a tough and challenging few years for us all we are delighted that Blackpool District Camp is back for 2022! This year the theme of the camp is ‘Hope and Friendship’ and all sections in groups are invited to come and join us to a weekend of fun and adventure. We will of course, also mark the occasion of St. George’s Day during the weekend celebrations.
If you’ve got any burning questions, please contact the camp team on districtcamp@blackpoolscouts.org.uk.
We’ve put together a handy information pack with what you need to know for District Camp. You can download it on the button below.
When? Friday 22nd – Sunday 24th April 2022
Where? Bibby’s Farm Activity Centre, Chorley, PR6 9DL
Who? All sections and every group within Blackpool District
£40 for Beavers x1 night
£45 for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers x2 nights
£25 for Leaders
A deposit of £10 per person is required by 28th February 2022 to secure bookings. The full balance is required by 31st March 2022.
(As with previous years, Beavers can choose the option of staying for 1 (Sat-Sun) or 2 nights)
Transport – Convenient Transport Hubs will be provided across the District for easy pick up and drop offs.
Catering – Groups are to provide your own catering for the weekend.
Each group attending must submit a Nights Away Notification (NAN) form which are available here.
We are on the hunt for a creative young person to design the badge for 2022. The badge design competition is open to any young person in Beavers, Cubs, Scouts or Explorers. Please enter using the badge competition entry form in the information pack and return to Ted Cooper or to districtcamp@blackpoolscouts.org.uk
This is a logistically challenging event, please support the organising team by ensuring deadlines are met. Places will only be confirmed when a deposit is paid.
We hope you will support this event, as we aim to have the biggest and best District Camp! It’s going to be brilliant, and we’d love for you to join us.
If you have any further questions or need any more information, please contact:
Victoria Da Silva (District Commissioner) – dc@blackpoolscouts.org.uk
Ted Cooper (Camp Chief) – ted.cooper@blackpoolscouts.org.uk
Please see below some updated information for Groups and Units attending District Camp plus both the adult and young person health forms which include permissions for shooting and water activities.
Take a look back at our 2019 District Camp. All the smiles, laughter from anamazing weekend.