Family Camp 2025

Family Camp is back and this time it is bigger and better than ever! This is an opportunity for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and their families to come together and camp for the weekend and take part in some great activities.

This year for the first time ever we will be simultaneously running an exciting opportunity for small groups of our older sections to participate in a full day hike in the Peak District. Please see a separate letter and “Hike Weekend” OSM event for more information on this.

Our fifth Family Camp is going to be held on the 27th-29th June 2025, taking place at Barnswood Scout Campsite in Derbyshire. It is going to be a relaxing weekend, with a number of different challenges and activities to take part in, including wide games and a campfire. There will be a BBQ for Sunday Lunch to round up the weekend, followed by a short group AGM. If you or someone you know is interested in running or providing an activity please let us know.

This year Family Camp will be offering fully-catered and self-catered options. Tickets for everyone except Scouts and Explorers partaking in the Hike Weekend will be available on our website depotcornerscouts.com/family-camp until April 30th.

Tickets will include all food (if fully-catered), activities and camp fees.

Prices

• Under 2s – £20
• Under 11s (Squirrel / Beaver / Cub age) – £40
• Over 11s (Scout / Explorer / Adult age) – £45
• Self Catered – £30

We will be able to lend some tents / equipment, please get in touch if you are interested in this.

DBS Checks

Please be aware that in line with the Scout Association’s Child Protection Policy all adults (those over 18) are required to go through our National Vetting Process (including a DBS Check). There is no cost for this, but you do need to pop down to get it sorted out. Time slots will go out for this nearer to the event. If you cannot make any of these times you will have to get in touch, failure to attend slots may mean that your DBS doesn’t come back in time. No DBS means no attendance.

You need to bring with you at least three documents. At least one must be Group 1 (if you can not do this email hello@depotcornerscouts.com).

Group 1 (must be in-date and valid):

• Passport
• Biometric Residence Permit
• Driving licence (full or provisional)
• Full original Birth or adoption certificate

Group 2:

• Paper driving licence
• Birth certificate
• Marriage or civil partnership certificate
• HM Forces ID card
• Firearms licence
• Bank/building society statement (last 3 months)
• Mortgage statement (last 12 months)
• Credit card statement (last 3 months)
• Statement showing pension, endowment or benefit (last 12 months)
• P45/P60 (last 12 months)
• Council tax statement (last 12 months)
• EU National ID card
• Government entitlement document
• Work permit or visa

If you have any questions, please drop us an email or speak to a Leader

Self Catering

Any Family Camp participant who would like to self-cater must follow the below terms & conditions. By purchasing (a) self catering ticket(s) you are agreeing to follow the below terms. Failure to do so may result in your removal from site. In matters of dispute, the word of our event volunteers is always final.

1. Self-catering participants must follow the camp risk assessment for hygiene, food preparation and cooking. This will be sent in advance to anyone who purchases a self-catering ticket.
2. Self-catering participants are responsible for their own food safety, hygiene and dietary requirements and/or allergens.
3. Self-catering participants must provide all of their own food and drinks for the duration of the camp. Tea, Coffee, Water and Squash will be available to all participants throughout the weekend.
4. Self-catering participants must provide all of their own cooking equipment, utensils and appliances. We will be unable to provide or lend these items
5. Self-catering participants must provide all of their own fuel for cooking. This must be stored in an appropriate container, with relevant labels and/or signage, and kept in an appropriate place.
6. Self-catering participants must provide all of their own food storage. We are unable to provide any space in refrigerators or freezers. Food must be stored inline with food safety guidelines, and unobtainable by any animals or wildlife.
7. Self-catering participants must only cook in designated cooking areas. These will be pointed out on arrival. Any gas appliances must be at least 5 metres away from the nearest sleeping tent or building at all times during use.
8. Self-catering participants must provide their own first aid kit, which must be readily available whilst cooking, or the preparation of food, is in progress.
9. Disposable BBQs or BBQs of any kind are prohibited.
10. Open fires are prohibited within the designated cooking areas.
11. All waste must be disposed of in the designated areas or taken home.
12. Washing up must only be done in the designated areas.
13. An adult (over 18) must be present at all times whilst cooking, or the preparation of food, is in progress.