Scouts NI

First Aid Training
2026-03-21, 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!

First Aid Training
2026-03-21 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | 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 here: https://form.jotform.com/ScoutsNI/first-aid-training-21-march

NIEX 2026 - Navigation Training
2026-03-21 10:00 - 2026-03-22 16:30 | Mourne Mountains
Steep Ground, Advanced Navigation Training including low light. this is an overnight camp.

Ygam Training - Supporting Young People in a Digital World (Online)
2026-03-26 18:00 - 20:00
Free, CPD-certified training to help all leaders understand gaming and gambling harms and feel confident supporting young people in today’s digital world. Practical, evidence-based and packed with useful tools you can use straight away.
A Teams link will be sent to all attendees closer to the time.
Please register below:

NIEX 2026 - KSA/Gold DofE Practice Expedition
2026-04-10 - 2026-04-12 | Mourne Mountains
Applications are now open for NIEX 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for those working towards their King’s Scout Award/DofE Gold to take part in a challenging expedition programme.
At a glance:

Open to participants aged 16+ by 1 February 2026, and under 25 by 1 September 2026.
Cost: Around £475 (no more than £500 in total, payable in instalments).
Includes a Practice Expedition in the Mourne Mountains and a Qualifying Expedition in the Lake District, England.
Mandatory attendance at all listed training, practice, and qualifying expeditions.

For full details, including the Information Pack, kit list, dates, and costs, please visit our NIEX 2026 web page.
Please register below.

KSA/DofE Gold Practice Expedition
2026-04-10 17:30 - 2026-04-12 18:00 | Mourne Mountains

First Aid Training
2026-04-11 | 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 here

Programme
2026-04-15 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI Programme Team Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: TBC

People
2026-04-22 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI People Team Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: TBC

Trainer-Led Online Session (Cancelled)
2026-04-22 18:30 - 22:00 | Online via Teams
From 9 March, volunteers can complete First Aid using a new blended approach:

Online e-learning (via Scouts Membership System)
Trainer-led online session (via Teams)
Practical CPR assessment

Important Update:This session has now been cancelled.
If you still need to complete this part of your First Aid training, please register for the session taking place on 29 April.

Provisional Back Up Date KSA/DofE Gold Practice Expedition
2026-04-24 17:30 - 2026-04-26 18:30 | Mourne Mountains

Trainer-Led Online Session
2026-04-29 18:30 - 22:00 | Online via Teams
From 9 March, volunteers can complete First Aid using a new blended approach:

Online e-learning (via Scouts Membership System)
Trainer-led online session (via Teams)
Practical CPR assessment

Limited spaces – register below.

Executive
2026-05-06 | Teams
Scouts NI Executive Meeting
Location: Teams (Online)
Time: TBC

Additional Needs Training
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre (venue may change depending on final numbers)
Come and take part in a full day of practical learning that’ll help you feel more confident supporting young people in Scouting who have additional needs or may present challenging behaviours. This in‑person session, at only £10 per person, is open to volunteers at every level, whether you’re new to inclusive Scouting or looking to build on the skills you already use in your group.

We’ll explore down‑to‑earth strategies you can put into practice right away, from building positive relationships to creating environments where every young person feels they belong. You can expect real examples, relatable insights, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.
For those who met Colin Millar and Walter Lambe at the Conference, you’ll know how engaging and practical their sessions are. If you didn’t get to see them, this is a great opportunity to benefit from their decades of experience in education, behaviour support and inclusive youth work.

Colin Millar MBE – SEN & Education Specialist

Colin has over 30 years’ experience across mainstream and special education, teaching young people aged 4–18 with a wide range of needs. He has served as a SENCO, Vice Principal, Principal, SEN Adviser and Associate Assessor with the Education and Training Inspectorate. Colin also supports youth organisations as a disability consultant and has published books on effective practice, wellbeing and mental health.

Walter Lambe MBE – Behaviour & Autism Support Specialist
Walter brings almost 60 years of youth work experience and 38 years in education, including 20 years leading Behaviour Support Services for the North Eastern Education and Library Board. He is Disability Consultant for Boys’ Brigade UK, an Autism Champion in Northern Ireland, and has held multiple national training and programme development roles

Please register below:

F&GP
2026-05-14 | Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Scouts NI F&GP Meeting
Location: Ardnavallay Scout Centre
Time: TBC

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 | 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

Scouts NI Repair Café
2026-06-06 10:30 - 13:00 | North Down Scout Centre, 9 Balloo Ave, Bangor, BT19 7QT, United Kingdom
Fix it. Reuse it. Give it a go!
For: Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.
We’re teaming up with local Repair Cafés and Tools for Solidarity to run a Repair Café event just for Scout groups.
This interactive session will help young people give things a second life, learn practical repair skills and explore how small actions can make a big difference for our planet.
Through games, creativity and learning by doing, participants will discover why textile waste matters and, more importantly, what they can do about it.
What’s happening?
Young people will rotate around practical activity stations led by experienced repair volunteers, including:

Mending basics – sewing on buttons, fixing rips and learning simple stitches
Creative reuse – thinking beyond worn‑out clothes and designing denim patches
Looking after our gear – how to care for coats, bags, tents and uniforms so they last longer
Visible mending – trying colourful techniques like darning or sashiko

We’ll kick things off with a lively group game about fast fashion and finish by sharing ideas for action at home, in Scout groups and in the community, including links to relevant badges and next steps.
Young people will leave with new skills, materials to take home, and ideas they can use straight away.

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.

Repair Week Event
2026-06-20
with Repair Cafe Belfast.
TBC – Save the date!

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
