2026 St George’s Activity Day & Celebration
2026-04-26 09:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Beverley Racecourse, York Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QZ, United Kingdom
Blacktoft Beacon District & Beverley and Hornsea District Scouts are joining forces once again to deliver an action-packed St George’s Day Celebration and Activity Day!

Get ready for a day filled with adventure, activities, friendship and celebration, bringing Scouts from across the districts together.

📅 Date: Sunday 26th April 2026⏰ Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm📍 Location: Beverley Racecourse, York Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, HU17 8QZ

💷 Cost: £9 per young person

🎯 What to Expect

This fantastic day is all about having fun, trying new things and meeting other Scouts from across the districts.

Young people will be free to explore activity bases across the site on a drop-in basis, giving them the chance to mix with others and try something new.

Activities in previous years have included:

🧗 Climbing Walls

🏹 Archery

🎧 Silent Disco

🍳 Cooking

🎨 Crafts

🎯 And plenty more surprises!

Each group will run an activity base during the day, with leaders rotating so everyone has the chance to explore the event.

🏅 VIP Wristbands – Celebrating Top Awards

Young people who have achieved their top awards will receive a special VIP wristband.

These wristbands allow them to use fast-track lanes on selected activities as a way of recognising and celebrating their amazing achievements.

Groups will receive VIP wristband allocations based on their census submissions.

🎺 St George’s Day Parade & Celebration Service

To finish the day, we’ll come together for a traditional St George’s Day parade and celebration service.

Please ensure your Group brings its Group Colours/Standard (please do not bring the Union Flag).

The parade will be led by a Piper, followed by a celebration service accompanied by Beverley Brass Band.

Families and supporters are warmly welcome to come and watch the parade.

⏰ Parents and carers may return from 1:45pm🚶 Parade begins at 2:00pm

Please note:There will not be enough seats in the grandstand for parents and families during the service, but they are welcome to stand to watch.

📅 Outline Programme

8:30am – 9:30amVolunteers and activity providers arrive and set up.

9:30am – 10:15amYoung people arrive and assemble in their Group areas.

10:20amOpening ceremony outside the Rapid Lad Bar.

10:30am – 1:30pmActivity bases open.

Groups should eat packed lunches in their Group areas at a suitable time during activities.

1:30pm – 2:00pmChange into uniform and assemble in Group areas.

2:00pmParade around the activity area, across the racecourse and into the Grandstand.

A parade master will give instructions on the day for where groups should line up.

2:30pmShort St George’s Day Celebration Service to renew our promises and celebrate achievements.

3:30pmParade reforms and returns to Group areas for dismissal and home.

🎒 What to Bring (Kit List)

The racecourse can be very windy and cold, so please make sure everyone is prepared for all weather conditions.

Please bring:

🧢 Hat

🧥 Coat

🌧 Waterproofs (jacket and ideally trousers)

👕 Warm clothing

👖 Spare/change of outer clothes

👔 Uniform

🧣 Necker

🥪 Packed lunch

💧 Water bottle

💊 Medication (following your Group procedures)

👟 Suitable footwear (no crocs or wellies)

😄 A sense of fun and adventure!

📝 Booking Your Spaces

To help us plan activities, resources and even the pancake batter, we need to know which groups will be attending.

Blacktoft Beacon Groups should complete the online booking form by:

📅 2nd April 2026

Please ensure one person per Group completes the form for all sections to avoid duplicate submissions.

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📧 Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact Josh Morablanco.

We can’t wait to see you all for an incredible day of adventure, celebration and Scouting spirit! ⚜️

We’ll release more details about joining, checking in, arrival and departure closer to the event. We’ve listened to you feedback and will create separate Leader and Parent packs to help you will communicating.

Camp Craft 2026 (Scouts & Explorers)
2026-05-15 19:00 - 2026-05-17 13:00 | Tablers Wood Scout Campsite, Carr Lane, West Cowick, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9EA, United Kingdom
Get ready for a weekend of real Scouting adventure! 🏕️🔥

Our Camp Craft Competition is back and bigger than ever, with a renewed focus on traditional Scouting skills, teamwork, and camp life. From pitching the perfect campsite to cooking over open fires, teams will battle it out across the weekend to prove they have what it takes to be true masters of camp craft.

This year’s event places a strong emphasis on practical Scouting skills, working towards the Scouts Camper Activity Badge, and celebrating the spirit of outdoor adventure.

Teams will be challenged on everything from camp setup and cooking to fire lighting, teamwork and performance around the campfire. Throughout the weekend, leaders will be observing not just the results, but how teams work together, manage their camp, and demonstrate safe and effective scouting skills.

You can enter more than one Scout or Explorer team from your section, but spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so early registration is recommended.

The Challenge

From the moment teams arrive on Friday evening, the competition begins.

Teams will create and establish their own campsite, which will be judged on layout, organisation and presentation. Creativity is encouraged – gateways, signs and clearly defined camping areas all help to show team pride and identity.

On Saturday, teams will take part in a series of Scouting Skills challenges, earning points throughout the day by completing traditional outdoor tasks. Teams will need to plan their time carefully, choosing which activities to complete and when, as every challenge contributes towards their final score. Leaders will be observing campsites and teamwork throughout the day.

Food plays a big part in the weekend too. Teams will prepare and cook their own meals, including a two-course evening meal on Saturday, which will be judged on both preparation and presentation.

As darkness falls, everyone will gather for the campfire, where each Scout and Explorer team will take to the stage. Teams will have at least two minutes to lead a song or perform, and will be judged on effort, delivery and enthusiasm– so bring your best campfire spirit!

Sunday morning continues the competition as teams strike camp, demonstrating teamwork, organisation and care for the site. The final challenge will see teams cook a two-course lunch entirely over an open fire, putting their fire lighting and outdoor cooking skills to the test before the winners are announced.

The full programme for the weekend can be found in the event schedule:

2026 ProgrammeDownload

What Teams Need to Bring

Each team must bring the equipment needed to establish and run their own campsite, including:

Tents

Dining shelter

Tables and chairs

Kitchen setup (including stove and fuel)

Cooking utensils

Food for their planned menu

Suitable food storage

If more than one team attends from the same Troop or Unit, each team must have their own equipment (for example, one stove and dining shelter per team).

Scouts and Explorers should also bring their normal personal kit for a weekend camp, including waterproofs, uniform shirt and necker.

Personal penknives may be brought for appropriate activities. Any axes or saws must only be used in designated cutting areas, which teams must set up themselves with the correct safety precautions.

The Nights Away Permit holder for the section must ensure that all stoves are safely set up and checked on Friday evening.

Leaders

Leaders are very welcome to camp for the weekend, and we would greatly appreciate your help in running activity bases and supporting the event.

Explorer teams will be camping under the supervision of the 14–24 team.

All young person information must be provided using the Activity Forms (OSM spreadsheets or individual forms are both acceptable) and should be handed in during check-in on Friday evening.

🌲 This weekend is all about teamwork, outdoor skills, and the true spirit of Scouting.

Whether it’s building the perfect campsite, mastering fire cooking, or leading the loudest campfire song, every team will have the chance to show what they can do.

So sharpen those campcraft skills, plan your menus, and

Camp Craft 2026 (Cubs)
2026-05-16 09:45 - 15:00 | Tablers Wood Scout Campsite, Carr Lane, West Cowick, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9EA, United Kingdom
Get ready for an exciting day of fun, teamwork and adventure!

On Saturday 16th May 2026, Cubs from across the area will come together for a fantastic day of challenges and activities. The event will run from 9:45am until 3:00pm, and Cubs will take part in teams of 4–6, with everyone taking part needing to be within the Cub age range on the day of the competition.

Throughout the day, teams will travel around eight different activity bases, each with its own exciting challenge to complete. Cubs will need to work together, think creatively and show great teamwork to score as many points as possible. Every challenge will earn points based on how well the team completes the task and how well they work together. At the end of the day, the team with the highest score will be crowned the champions!

Cubs should arrive wearing activity uniform, including their necker, and be ready for adventure. Please make sure they bring waterproofs just in case the weather decides to join in the fun, as well as a packed lunch. Drinks will be provided during the day.

The cost to take part is £5.00 per Cub. Sections are welcome to enter more than one team, but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

Leaders will be responsible for managing activity permission forms in the usual way that works best for their section.

We can’t wait to see the Cubs working together, tackling challenges and having an unforgettable day of fun! 🐺🏆

Welly Walk (Squirrels & Beavers)
2026-06-06 10:00 - 13:00 | East Yorkshire
Save the Date! We’ll confirm more details in the coming weeks and include booking details.

The Welly Walk is suitable for Squirrels & Beavers. They will set off and complete a walk full of fun in Nut Wood before making their way to Raywell for hotdogs.
