Skills Camp 2025
Nights Away Skills Camp 2025
15th and 16th March – Barnswood plus
Evening session 4th March District HQ
Nights Away are an essential and integral part of delivering a balanced programme and are an enjoyable and rewarding experience for both Leaders and youth members of all sections (yes – including Beavers and Squirrels).
There are permit categories for both indoor and outdoor overnight experiences.
If you do not currently hold a Nights Away Permit (NAP) and would like to gain the skills and confidence to get one, or you would just like to brush up on your practical skills to lead a camp, we are running a camp planning evening and weekend skills camp.
The first part is an evening at HQ from 7-9.30pm on Tuesday 4th March where we will cover:
- Camp planning and administration
- Planning a menu
- Identifying specific skills individuals want to learn or refresh over the weekend
The second part is a week-end at Barnswood on 15th and 16th March. Here, we will cover the practical aspects of running a safe and enjoyable overnight experience. It is preferable for participants to stay overnight (in a tent or in the building) but not essential.
Should you then decide to work further towards obtaining a Nights Away Permit, you will be paired up with a Nights Away Advisor who will support you in planning and leading your first overnight experience.
There is no cost for this skills camp, just your time, sense of adventure and a willingness to take on new challenges.
No previous experience is necessary to join in. If you would like to come along or would like to discuss further, please email: ian.mackintosh@mcscouts.org.uk
Macclesfield and Congleton Nights Away Team
Ian Mackintosh – NA Team Lead Volunteer and Campsite NAA
Ann Eden Campsite NAA
Martin Hardy Campsite NAA
Peter Skirvin Campsite NAA
Steve Richmond Lightweight Expedition NAA
Heather Newton Greenfield NAA
Julie Skirvin Indoor NAA
Caroline Snith Indoor NAA