Group Camp 2026!

Campsite Setup Support – Friday 22nd May

Setting up the campsite for nearly 100 people is a mammoth task, one that the adult volunteers cannot possibly do themselves.

Sections will not meet on Friday, 22nd May. Instead, we are asking parents of all sections to help set up the campsite from 7 pm. Scouts attending the event will also be asked to attend.

The main jobs we need to support with is putting up a huge 10 m by 4 m marquee for dining, as well as putting up Cub tents.

Any Squirrel or Beaver parents who are camping may also setup your tents, etc., when the main camp is set up.

Please look out for more information from your Section teams and let them know if you are able to support.

Drop-off and Collection Information

Nearly 100 people will be arriving on-site. To avoid congestion and blocking roads, please drop off and collect swiftly. Do not park. Please share lifts as much as possible.

On arrival and drop-off – Saturday 23rd May 2026

• Scouts: 10:00 am
• Cubs: 10:45 am
• Beavers & Squirrels: 11:30 am (only if camping)

If you have children in multiple sections, please drop off with the oldest section.

• Enter via the gate onto the top field (NOT via the main entrance).
• Leaders will direct you.
• Drop your child off swiftly with leaders.
• On exit, leave via the main entrance and follow the one-way system off-site.

Collection – Tuesday 26th May 2026

• Beavers & Squirrels: 12:00 pm
• Cubs – 12:45 pm
• Scouts – 1:30 pm

If you have children in multiple sections, please collect with the oldest section.

As before…

• Enter via the gate onto the top field (NOT via the main entrance).
• Leaders will direct you.
• Collect your child swiftly; they will be waiting with leaders.
• On exit, leave via the main entrance and follow the one-way system off-site

Please read the one-way system information below.

Travel & Route – The One-Way System

The site is accessible only by narrow lanes. Nearly 100 people will be arriving on-site. To avoid congestion and blocking roads, please follow the strict one-way system shown on the map.

Directions from Stafford:

• Take the B5066 from Stafford to Sandon.
• At the Dog and Doublet Public House, turn left onto the A5.
• Take the second right turn towards Hilderstone (B5066) and continue through the village past the church.
• Take the next right onto Hall Lane. Continue along Hall Lane until you get to a T-junction.
• Turn right at the tee junction and continue for approximately 1 mile to the crossroads.
• At the crossroads, turn right, and the campsite is on the left.

Location

Sherratts Wood Scout Campsite, Morrilow Heath, Leigh,  ST10 4PF

Camping Information for Parents – Squirrels & Beavers

We hope you are excited to be joining the Group camp and camping with your Squirrel/Beaver Scout.

Equipment you will need to bring…

In addition to the kit list, you will need to bring:

• Tent (Maximum size: 5x2m)
• Folding Camping Chairs

You may bring other camping equipment as you see fit. Please note that the camping area is approximately a 200 m walk from the car park.

Important Information…

• Meals will be provided. Please bring your own food for Saturday lunchtime.
• There is no access to electricity in tents. There may be limited space to charge mobile phones in the Askey lodge (camp office & kitchen).
• You will be responsible for your Squirrel/Beaver during the evening and night, when Leaders are not running activities.
• During the day, your Squirrel/Beaver will be having fun doing activities in their teams. They will sit for meals with their friends and teammates.
• Alcohol consumption is subject to the Scout Association’s Alcohol policy.

Support Rota

• Parents are asked to help support the leaders as camp crew, supporting with catering and cleaning, etc. You’ll also get the opportunity to join in some of the activities as well.

Information for Day Visitors – Squirrels and Beavers

We are excited that some Squirrels and Beavers will be joining us for the day on Sunday, 24th May and/or Monday, 25th May.

On arrival and collection

• Enter via the gate onto the top field (NOT via the main entrance).
• Drop your child off swiftly with leaders.
• On exit, leave via the main entrance and follow the one-way system off-site.

Drop-Off Time:

• 10 am (Both days)

Collection Time:

• Sunday – 5 pm
• Monday – 8 pm (they will have tea and enjoy a campfire!)

What to bring…

Please ensure your Squirrel/Beaver has a small rucksack containing all of the following:

• Filled waterbottle
• Waterproof coat
• Medication (if required)

Information for during the camp…

Young people (and adults) will take part in a range of exciting activities, including traditional Scouting-based activities and group activities with the other Sections.

The weather forecast currently is for a warm weekend with chances of showers.

Leaders and Scouts will not be contactable during the camp, unless in an emergency. If there is a query or a problem, we will contact you. In an emergancy please contact your Section Leader.

We may post some pictures on social media from time to time. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter/X and Instagram.

Leaders reserve the right to send any participant home if necessary, or to stop or restrict a child’s participation in activities that have been organised. This may be for their own safety and well-being, as well as those they are in contact with, or for poor and unacceptable behaviour. This is at the leader’s discretion.

You must be available, or make provision, to collect your child from the site if the leader feels your child can no longer continue to participate in the camp, or if your child is unwell and can no longer continue.