4th Stafford Scout Group
Group Camp 2026!
Updates:
Sign-up now closed.
For those camping, the £42 balance and the online authorisation form is due by 1st May.
Travel - One Way System
Travel – 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.
On arrival and parking – Saturday 23rd May 2026
- Enter via the gate onto the top field (NOT via the main entrance).
- Leaders will direct you to park.
- Walk down to and sign in with a leader at the Askey lodge.
- On exit, leave via the main entrance and follow the one-way system off-site.
Collection – Tuesday 26th May 2026
As before…
- Enter via the gate onto the top field (NOT via the main entrance).
- Leaders will direct you to park.
- Walk down to, collect your child and sign them out with a leader at the Askey lodge.
- On exit, leave via the main entrance and follow the one-way system off-site.
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 tee 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
Campsite Map - Sherratts Wood
Parents Camping Information - Squirrels & Beavers
Camping Information for Parents – Squirrels & Beavers
We hope you are excited to be joining 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.
- 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.
- Alcohol consumption is subject to the Scout Association’s Alcohol policy.
Last updated: 04/04/2026
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 23rd to Tuesday 26th 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, 28th November 2025
Information for Cubs and Scouts
Cubs and Scouts will camp with the Pack/Troop.
Start Time – Saturday 23rd 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, 28th November.
- Paid into your Section’s account.
- Reference: ‘Surname Group Camp’ (E.g. Bloggs Group Camp).
- The remaining £42 is due by Friday 1st May.
Finish Time – Tuesday 26th 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 23rd 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, 28th November.
- Paid into your Section’s account.
- Reference: ‘Surname Group Camp’ (E.g Bloggs Group Camp).
- The remaining balance is due by Friday, 1st May.
- Finish Time – Tuesday 26th 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 24th May and/or Monday 25th May
- Times TBC
- Cost: £15 per Child per day, due by Friday, 1st
- A deposit of £10 (per child), to secure a place, is due by Friday, 28th
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.