First Aid Training
2026-05-16 | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Square, Banbridge, BT32 4AA, United Kingdom
Get hands-on and be ready when it really matters.
South Down District are running a full-day course in Banbridge.
It’s essential training for all leaders and a great chance to build practical skills. If you know you need it, why not go for it now and get it ticked off your list? Just bring a packed lunch, plenty of energy and be ready to get stuck in.
Register now

Beaver Rally Day
2026-05-16 11:00 - 16:00 UTC | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Get ready for one of the biggest Beaver adventures of the year. Beaver Rally Day is back, and this time we’re blasting into a world of STEM fun, challenges and space‑themed surprises at Crawfordsburn.
We’re expecting over 600 Beavers from across NI to join us for a full day of getting stuck in, trying new things and having a brilliant time together.

What’s in store

W5 bringing high‑energy, interactive science shows
Armagh Planetarium with their inflatable Star Dome
The Gathering Drum delivering lively rhythm sessions
Inflatable assault course from Peninsula Bouncers
Have‑a‑go activities with the Crawfordsburn team
Beaver Trail open for exploring
A quiet sensory space for Beavers

Helpful information

Cost: £10 per Beaver
Registration will open from 10am.
Groups are self‑catered – please bring packed lunches, drinks, coats and everything needed for a full outdoor day.

Please book below:

CubJam 110
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Event Information:
Come together with Cubs from across NI for CubJam 110 – a weekend camp celebrating 110 years of the Cub section! Taking place in May 2026, this exciting event will bring together 600 Cubs for an unforgettable adventure at Crawfordsburn Activity Centre.
The weekend will be packed with fun and friendship, including a Wolf Head Parade, Saturday Night Cub Fair, and a big Campfire Experience. The cost is £50 per Cub (with a £25 non-refundable deposit to secure your place). Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. (Sold out)
Please note: catering will be the responsibility of each group.

Join the Staff Team:
With bookings for CubJam 110 now closed, we’re moving into the next stage of planning and applications are now open to join the CubJam 110 Staff Team.
We are looking for volunteers to help bring this event to life. From supporting activities and programme delivery to helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, there are lots of ways to get involved.
If you’d like to play your part and help create an unforgettable CubJam experience, please express your interest below:

Burn 24
2026-05-30 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Crawfordsburn won’t be sleeping on 30 May 2026. Burn 24 returns with 24 hours of adventure, entertainment and challenge, designed especially for Scouts and Explorers.
Who it’s for: Scouts and Explorers, with their accompanying leadersCost: £50 per young person and £20 per leader
What to expect:

Daytime activity zones packed with outdoor challenges and skills
Evening stage entertainment to kick off the night
A high-energy midnight gameshow
Creative skills and crafts sessions
The return of Taskmaster at camp
A charity fair in the early hours
A lively It’s a Knockout finale to round things off

The event will be fully catered, with camp fees included, plus a t-shirt, badge and all activities.
To help you prepare, you can view the Burn 24 FAQs as a video or read the text version here.
Bookings have closed.

S&D
2026-06-03 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI S&D Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: 7pm

Football Final
2026-06-06 | Mid-Ulster Sports Centre, Cookstown

First Aid Training
2026-06-06 | Holy Trinity Church Hall, Church Square, Banbridge, BT32 4AA, United Kingdom
Get hands-on and be ready when it really matters.
South Down District are running a full-day course in Banbridge.
It’s essential training for all leaders and a great chance to build practical skills. If you know you need it, why not go for it now and get it ticked off your list? Just bring a packed lunch, plenty of energy and be ready to get stuck in.
Save the date!

Scouts Monopoly Run
2026-06-06 10:30 - 15:30 | Armagh City, Armagh, Palace Demesne Public Park, BT60 4EN
Put your skills to the test in the ultimate citywide challenge!
The Monopoly Run returns on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲, bringing teams of young people (𝗽𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿) into a fast-paced game of clue-solving and exploration across 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗵.
The run is only £6 per team. Teams should include 3-6 young people. Each team must have its own accompanying leader. You can enter a maximum of 4 teams per Scout Group.
Please sign-up below:

Board
2026-06-11 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Scouts NI Board Meeting
Location: Crawfordsburn Activity Centre
Time: TBC

DLV Meeting
2026-06-13 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom

Bushscout.UK Comes to Crawfordsburn
2026-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
A full day outdoors. New challenges. Real skills for life.

Are you a leader lacking confidence in Safe use of Knives? Do you need to demonstrate competence to convince your GLV to allow you to teach Beavers Fire Lighting? Are your Cubs saying “no more s’mores!”
Come along to a Bushscout Skills Day and we will teach you skills around traditional practical skills that your young people will love to learn.
Leaders will spend the day outside, learning practical bushcraft skills, working as a team and building confidence by doing.
From activities with natural materials to problem‑solving together, this event is a chance to try something new in a safe, supportive environment.
Places are limited.
Click here to secure your place and find full details, including timings, who the event is for and what to bring.

NI Cub Core Team Meeting
2026-06-17 19:30 - 20:30 | Asda, Armagh

Belfast Pride
2026-06-25 11:30 - 14:30 | Belfast City Centre
We’re getting ready to celebrate Pride in Belfast.
On Saturday 25 July, we will be joining Belfast Pride to celebrate inclusion, friendship and everything that makes Scouts a place where everyone belongs. From Cubs to Explorers, young people and volunteers are all invited to take part.
This is a great opportunity to come together, represent Scouts, and show that we’re a welcoming, inclusive movement where everyone can be themselves and feel part of something.
Event details:

Date: Saturday 25 July 2026
Meeting point: The Big Fish, Donegal Quay, Belfast
Meeting time: 11:30
Finish time: Around 14:00–14:30
Dress: Uniform or scarf with a pride influence, and comfortable shoes.

What to expect:

11:30 – Meet at the Big Fish – time to explore the Pride Village stalls
11:50 – Walk to the parade assembly point (Malmaison Hotel, Victoria Street)(https://maps.app.goo.gl/A4Cwodw5c7vfUvhg7?g_st=ic).
12:00 – Parade line-up deadline
13:00 (sharp) – Parade sets off
14:00–14:30 (approx.) – Parade finishes at Victoria Square beside the ‘Bandstand’ (https://maps.app.goo.gl/6ydBcWYnTSiqrQai7?g_st=ic).

We will be walking alongside other youth organisations, including Scouting Ireland, Girl Guiding Ulster and the Catholic Guides of Ireland.

Explorer Belt 2026
2026-06-26 - 2026-07-12
Event Details:

Location: France
Dates: 14 days between 26 June and 12 July 2026 (Exact dates will be confirmed by early October and may vary)
Cost: £950 per person
Age Range: 18–24 (Participants must be 18 before 30 June 2026 and under 25 by 18 July 2026)

Looking for:

Up to 30 participants
Leaders to support the international experience
A potential information evening will be held for those who register interest.
This is your chance to be part of an unforgettable adventure with Scouts NI – developing skills for life, making international connections, and creating lifelong memories.
Closing date to express interest: End of April 2025

Please express your interest below!

Explorer Belt 2026
2026-06-26 - 2026-07-12 | France

Summer Scheme
2026-07-06 - 2026-08-21 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
The Crawfordsburn Summer Scheme runs across July and August, giving young people the chance to get outdoors, try new things and have loads of fun in a safe, supportive environment.

Participants will take part in a wide range of exciting outdoor activities, including bushcraft, campfire cooking, zip lining, canoeing, rock wall climbing, den building, scavenger hunts, nature crafts and go‑karting. Every day is about learning by doing, building confidence and making new friends.
There are two booking options available:

The standard Crawfordsburn Summer Scheme, with full weeks running on selected dates throughout July & August
The Crawfordsburn Summer Scheme with Dragonfly Adventures, offering additional experiences, with full‑week or individual‑day bookings available (20-24 July & 17-21 August)

Both options allow parents/guardians to book individual days or full weeks.
Select a booking option below:

Crawfordsburn Summer Scheme
Crawfordsburn Summer Scheme with Dragonfly Adventures

DofE Gold Residential
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-24, 2026-07-27 - 2026-07-31, 2026-08-03 - 2026-08-07, 2026-08-10 - 2026-08-14, 2026-08-17 - 2026-08-21 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Give it a go. Meet your people. Make it a week to remember.
Looking for something different this summer? This is your chance to try something new, meet new people and make memories that’ll stick with you long after the week ends.
Come along to Crawfordsburn Activity Centre for a week packed with adventure, teamwork and good vibes. You’ll get stuck into loads of activities, help out around site, and spend time with other young people who are all working towards their Gold DofE – just like you.
What to expect

Adventurous outdoor activities
Team challenges and shared experiences
Helping out on site with hands-on tasks
A relaxed, chilled evening to hang out and get to know everyone
New friendships and skills for life

When it’s happening
Each residential runs Monday-Friday:

20 – 24 July
27 – 31 July
3 – 7 August
10 – 14 August
17 – 21 August

Key info

£200 per person
Gates open from 09:00 on arrival day

Whether you’re stepping out of your comfort zone, trying something new, or just up for a great week away, this is your moment!
Click here to get involved

Blair Atholl 2026
2026-07-20 - 2026-07-31 | Blair Atholl, Scotland, United Kingdom
About Blair Atholl 2026

NIEX KSA/Gold DofE Qualifiying Expeditions
2026-08-20 - 2026-08-26 | Lake District, England, United Kingdom

Leaders Skills Weekend
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-06 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
We’re bringing leaders from across Northern Ireland together at Crawfordsburn Activity Centre from 4–6 September 2026 for a weekend that’s all about supporting you.
Whether it’s trying something new or catching up with other volunteers who understand what you do, there’ll be lots to take away. Expect bushcraft, programme ideas you can use, plus practical tips on OSM and plenty of shared experience from leaders across Scouts NI.
And just as important – there’ll be time to relax, connect and enjoy being part of Scouts!
We’ll share booking details soon.

Explorers Survival Weekend
2026-09-18 18:30 - 2026-09-20 12:00 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
£40 per person.
Limited spaces.

Coming soon – save the date!

NIJam 2027
2027-07-24 - 2027-07-30
Save the date.
