Welcome to the Activities pages of the Derbyshire Scouts Association Web Site.

These pages are dedicated to the range of activities offered by Derbyshire Scouts. We hope you find the information you require. If you don't, please contact the ACC (Activities).

Scouting offers a huge range of activities and events. These range from Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI) and Jamboree on the Air (JOTA), both popular activities with an international dimension, to traditional Scout pioneering and map & compass skills.

Areas of activities include; Air, Land, Water, Technology, Creative and Nights Away.
For an A to Z of activities go to http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/factfile.php

Activity Authorisation Scheme

Activities that require the leader to hold an Activity Permit

• Air Activities
• Water Activities (except Class C Waters)
• Hill Walking (except Terrain Zero)
• Off road cycling (except Terrain Zero)
• Snowsports (except Terrain Zero or artificial slopes)
• Caving
• Climbing & Abseiling

If you would like to apply for an activity permit, please complete an Application Form and a log book for the activity you wish to undertake. Then forward both onto the activity assessor or ACC activities. You will then be contacted directly by the assessor.

• Caving Log Book
• Climbing Log Book
• Hillwalking Log Book
• Power Boating Log Book
• Scuba Diving Log Book
• Snow sports Log Book
• Water Activities Log Book

http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/ps/activities/assessment/permit.htm

Activity Centres & Campsites

Derbyshire has a number of activity centres and campsites located throughout the county.
For information and booking details please use the Links section of the website.

Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a voluntary, non-competitive programme of practical, cultural and adventurous activities, designed to support the personal and social development of young people aged 14-25, regardless of gender, background or ability.

Derbyshire is looking to appoint divisional advisors for The Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme.
If you have any queries please contact the ACC (Activities).

More details can be found at http://www.dofe.org/

David ACC Activities

DASSC

Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme

Ordnance Survey

British Mountaineering Council

Mountain Leader Training

Youth Hostel Association

Scouting Resources

Wildlife Watch - Environmental Action Club for Kids

British Canoe Union

Royal Yachting Association

GNAS - Grand National Archery Society