Events

District Events during 2026

If you have any queries about Chester-le-Street Scout District Events, please contact tony.brewis@chesterlestreetscouts.org.uk

BEAVERS April (TBC) – Beavers Adventure Challenge September (25th) – Beavers Campfire evening	CUBS February (9th) – The District Six Competition April (25th) – Jamboree on the Trail incident hike October (13th) – Jambowlree
SCOUTS TBC (?) – Patrol Leaders Training Event  May (1st-4th) – Expedition Skills Training Weekend July (11th-12th) – Errington Cup Patrol Competition September (19th-20th)– District Incident Hike	EXPLORERS January (24th-25th) – Expedition Skills Training May (16th) – Eurovision Sleepover  August (6th-13th) – District Explorers Summer Expedition Camp December (11th-13th) – District Explorers Winter Camp

The details of individual section events to be agreed by the District Scout Leadership Team

Beavers Adventure Challenge – An adventure day with staggered Colony attendance, to undertake Beaver activities with other Beaver Colonies in the district.

Beavers Campfire evening – An evening of campfire songs and activities, with a hot dog snack.

The District Six Competition – An evening inter-Pack competition where each Pack compiles and enters a Six in a round-robin competition.

Jamboree on the Trail incident hike – A short incident hike activity, coinciding with Jamboree on the Trail, with fun games and challenges along the route around Herrington Country Park

Jambowlree – A district bowling competition.

Patrol Leaders Training Event – A 24 hour overnight training event for potential or new Patrol Leaders.

Expedition Skills Training Weekend – An extended weekend skills development weekend and 24 hour expedition for Scouts.

The Errington Cup – A patrol competition for 4-8 Scouts taking part in Scout Skills, Adventurous Activity and Emergency Aid.

District Incident Hike – Our established incident hike and camp for Scouts at Beamish Museum.

Eurovision Sleepover – It’s time to be yourself and enjoy the diversity of Eurovision with a party and sleepover.

Explorers Expedition Skills Training – A 2 day residential event covering training for DofE expeditions, Geoffrey Gordon Cup and other lightweight expeditions.

District Explorers Summer Camp – A week long annual activity camp for Explorer Scouts.

District Explorers Winter Camp – A weekend indoor and outdoor camp for Explorer Scouts with an all inclusive Christmas Dinner.