Skills Camp 2025 – HQ Session

Nights Away Skills Camp 2025

15^th and 16^th 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 4^th 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 15^th and 16^th 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