The 4^th Stafford Scout Group invites you to join Group Camp 2026!

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Following on from the success of our Harry Potter themed Group Camp in 2018, Group ‘Day Camp’ in 2021 and our ‘Royals’ themed Group Camp in 2022, it’s back for 2026!

The theme for this year’s camp will be ‘Space’. It’s an exciting time for space exploration again, and what better theme for a camp!

The camp will run over 4 days from Saturday 23^rd to Tuesday 26^th May 2026, at our local District Campsite, Sherratt’s Wood.

The long weekend will bring together all the Group’s Sections, leaders and supporters. We have a fun-packed programme planned with all manner of Scouting-based activities to take part in. #PioneeredAtThe4th.

Deadline for signing up and making the £10 deposit is Friday, 28^th November 2025

Information for Cubs and Scouts

Cubs and Scouts will camp with the Pack/Troop.

Start Time – Saturday 23^rd May:

• Scouts: 10:00 am
• Cubs: 10:45 am

If you have young people in multiple sections, please drop them off together at the earlier time or arrange otherwise with your Section Leaders.

• Cost: £52 per Child
• A deposit of £10, to secure a place, is due by Friday, 28^th November.
• Paid into your Section’s account.
  • Reference: ‘Surname Group Camp’ (E.g. Bloggs Group Camp).
• The remaining £40 is due by Friday 1^st May.

Finish Time – Tuesday 26^th May:

• Cubs – 12:45 pm
• Scouts – 1:30 pm

Information for Squirrels and Beavers

Squirrels and Beavers have two options for joining Group Camp.

OPTION 1 – Family Camping

Join your young adventure at camp and get involved as a family! Squirrels and Beavers will sleep with their parents in your own tent. Indicate how many will be attending at sign-up (Squirrels/Beavers and their parents/carers only). An adult must remain on site during the event.

• Start Time – Saturday 23^rd May: from 10 am.
• Cost: £52 per child | £30 per adult
• A deposit of £10 (per child), to secure a place, is due by Friday, 28^th November.
• Paid into your Section’s account.
  • Reference: ‘Surname Group Camp’ (E.g Bloggs Group Camp).
• The remaining balance is due by Friday, 1^st May.
• Finish Time – Tuesday 26^th May: by 1:00 pm

Attending adults will require a DBS check to satisfy the Scout Association’s requirements for adults on overnight activities. This is free of charge. We will organise this closer to the time.

Parents/carers attending the camp 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 the activities!

OPTION 2 – Day Visit(s)

We will have a full programme of activities on Sunday and Monday, if your child does not wish to camp. We would welcome them as a day visitor.

• Sunday 24^th May and/or Monday 25^th May
• 11:30 am – 5 pm
• Cost: £15 per Child per day, due by Friday, 1^st
• A deposit of £10 (per child), to secure a place, is due by Friday, 28^th

If your child is moving between sections, a conversation will be had as to which section your child will be in at the time of the camp.

T-Shirt Competition

We are looking for a t-shirt design for the camp! These will be made and printed, with all camp participants getting a free t-shirt that can be worn during the camp and as a memento after.

Your design should reflect the 4th Stafford Scout Group and our Space Camp theme.

• Closing Date: 31st January 2026
• Please hand your design to your Section Leader.
• Download the design template.