Scouts NI

Cub W5 Sleepover
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-10

Big Beavers Sleepover
2026-10-17 - 2026-10-18 | Inflatable World, Cookstown
An exciting overnight adventure at Inflatable World, Cookstown for all Beaver Scouts across Northern Ireland.
The Big Beavers Sleepover is an opportunity for young people to have fun, make new friends and enjoy a unique sleepover experience in a safe and welcoming environment.
What’s included?

Exclusive inflatable fun
Hot evening meal
Crafts and activities
Outdoor s’mores experience
Indoor campfire songs and entertainment
Overnight sleepover experience
Breakfast on Sunday morning

Arrival: 6.45pm Saturday
Inflatables: 7.00pm-8.00pm
Collection: 10.00am Sunday
Cost: £18 per Beaver Scout
This event promises plenty of fun, friendship and adventure, bringing Beaver Scouts together from across Northern Ireland for a fantastic night they’ll be talking about for weeks afterwards.
Spaces will be limited. Booking information coming early September.

Connect26
2026-10-24 - 2026-10-25 | TBC
Scouting has one core purpose: delivering a high-quality programme for young people through strong, effective leadership.
Connect26 is Scouts NI’s first leadership conference, bringing together volunteers from across Northern Ireland to connect, learn and prepare for the future of Scouting.
Our focus for 2026–27 is simple:

Connect – Bringing people together with purpose.
Engage – Inspiring meaningful involvement and support.
Grow – Expanding together in knowledge, confidence and delivery.

Day 1 – Saturday 24 October
Audience: District representatives, Team NI, NI Staff, NILT and Scouts UK guests.
A day of keynote sessions, workshops and discussion focused on:

Safe Scouting
Strategy in practice
Inclusive Scouting
Quality programme delivery
Supporting volunteers
Difficult conversations
Youth-shaped Scouting and leadership

Day 2 – Sunday 25 October
Audience: District Lead Volunteers, Volunteer Development Team Leads, Adventure Team members, Permit Assessors, NILT and Scouts UK guests.
Focused sessions including:

Safeguarding Masterclass with Scouts UK
Building confidence in safeguarding processes
Safe Scouting and adventure delivery
Permit Review updates and best practice

Each District will be invited to nominate representatives. Further information, booking details and venue arrangements will follow.
Save the date and be part of shaping the future of Scouting in Northern Ireland.

Scout Big Sleep Out
2026-11-13 - 2026-11-14 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom

Network Camp
2026-11-14 - 2026-11-15 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom
Ready for a weekend away with other Network members?
We’re bringing Network members from across Northern Ireland together in November. Expect time outdoors, team challenges, an evening in Belfast and plenty of opportunities to meet new people and make memories along the way.
Location: Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, with an evening activity in Belfast
Cost: TBC
Accommodation: Overnight at Crawfordsburn
Booking information coming soon.

Youth Forum
2026-11-28 | Crawfordsburn Activity Centre, 20 Bridge Rd S, Helen's Bay, Bangor, BT19 1JT, United Kingdom

Scout Patrol Leaders' Training
2027-02-05 - 2027-02-07

Beaver Rally Day
2027-05-15
Date TBC

Scout Monopoly Run
2027-06-05

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