Out & About

What we get up to

• Camping & residential

  From overnight camps in the woods to week-long summer adventures, our young people experience the outdoors in all its forms.

• Hiking & navigation

  Map reading, compass work, and long walks across the Peak District — building independence and resilience along the way.

• Community projects

  Litter picks, charity fundraisers, and local volunteering. Making a difference in Allestree and beyond.

• Climbing & caving

  Indoor climbing walls and real cave systems — building confidence at height and underground in equal measure.

• Cycling

  Group rides along local trails and cycle paths, building road sense, fitness, and confidence on two wheels.

• Archery & axe throwing

  Target sports that teach focus, patience, and how to handle equipment safely and responsibly.

• Pioneering & knots

  Lashing poles together to build rafts, towers, and structures — real engineering with rope and wood.

• First aid & life skills

  CPR practice, casualty care, and the kind of practical skills that matter well beyond Scouting.

• Wildlife & nature

  Nature trails, farm visits, and up-close animal encounters that spark curiosity about the natural world.