Regular Events Calendar
January | Gangshow |
| The Scout Gangshow has been a part of Scouting since the 1930s. We are very lucky in Harpenden to have the longest continuously running Gang Show in the world, since 1949! The performance is a true triumph. Our Cubs and Scouts have the chance to either join the cast to perform in the Gangshow or to join our annual trip to watch the show | |
March | National Scouts Monopoly Run |
| The event is played in Central London and involves visiting the real life sites that the Monopoly board game is based on. There is an iPhone/Android app which allows teams to compete at once in real time, so this event is about tactics and speed in getting around the capital! | |
District Cub Camp | |
| Sleeping in tents at a local site with other Cub packs from across the Harpenden & Wheathampstead District. Activities include wide games, archery, orienteering, treasure hunts, camp fire and pioneering. | |
Scouts Go-Karting | |
| For Scouts age 10+, petrol powered karting in Dunstable. | |
April | St George's Day Parade |
| This may be England’s day but since Baden-Powell chose St George as the Patron Saint of our international Movements, it is Scouting’s and Guiding’s day too. We have great reasons to celebrate, and say `thanks’. The Parade is spectacular, and led by the Harpenden Pipes and Drums, involving all Scouts and Guides from the Harpenden & Wheathampstead District. | |
May | Summer Fête and AGM |
| Held each summer all beavers, cubs, scouts and their wider families are invited to join in our biggest event of the year. BBQ, cakes and traditional stalls like Crockery Smash, Soak-the-leader, Splat-the-Rat, Buzz Wire and more. We also hold a short Annual General Meeting to provide parents with our Trustee Report and elect members to the Trustee Board. | |
District Beaver Skills Day | |
| A great day out filled with activities and meeting beavers from different colonies | |
Hut Spring Clean | |
| Every Spring time we try to have a day to tidy up the hut and garden and check some of the kit. | |
June | Scouts River Crossing |
| Learn pioneering skills to build a bridge across the river Lea, followed by river fun. | |
District Cubs Rothampsted Challenge | |
| This Challenge is based on games and a mini orienteering competition. This is a great fun event and excellent preparation for future activities. | |
District Cubs Bike Ride | |
June - July | Beaver Summer Camp |
| A one-night camp sleeping in tents there are lots of activities such as Cresta Run, Human Hungry Hippos, Cave explore, Pedal Karts, Bungee Run, Open Fire Cooking, Camp Fire and Songs. | |
Cub Summer Camp | |
| A two-night camp sleeping in tents there are lots of activities such as Archery, Abseiling, Zip Wire, Crate Stacking, Outdoor Cooking, Camp Fire and Songs. | |
Scout Summer Camp | |
| A five to seven night camp further afield, previous camps have been to Wales, Dorset, Essex, and Haarlem, Netherlands. Sleeping in tents activities include Coasteering, Sea Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Patrol Cooking, Axe-Saw-and-Knife, Axe Throwing, Air Rifles, Bike Ride, Castle Visit, Beach Day and traditional Camp Fire. | |
September | Group Camp |
| All beavers, cubs and scouts to camp together at a local Scout campsite. A great way for all our young people to get to know those in other ages groups they will work and play together having fun with Wide Games, challenges and activities like archery, abseiling, kayaking, pedal karts, shelter building, rafting and rock climbing. | |
November | Bonfire |
| There is a real community feel to our annual winter festival in early November, all beavers, cubs, scouts and their wider families are invited to join in the fun. Hot dogs, hot drinks, popcorn, apple bobbing, cakes, donut-on-a-string, parlour games, camp fire songs and of course a roaring Bonfire. | |
County Scouts Green Beret | |
| This is one of the highlights of our Scouting year. A team event open to Scout Groups across Hertfordshire, we compete in teams of 6 across a series of day bases, night bases, an orienteering course and an assault course. The challenge is designed to test Scouts through a range of physical and intellectual activities and to develop Leadership and Teamwork skills. Usually 1st Harpenden bring back a trophy or two and we've achieved Second (and Third) overall out of 150 teams a number of times, we are hoping to take top spot at some point! | |
December | Cubs & Scouts Ice-Skating |
District Beaver Carol Service | |
District Cub Christmas Card Delivery | |
District Cubs Carol Service | |
End of Year Parties |
