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We host over 100 events every year for scouts, young people, parents and guardians. To find out all about what we’re doing, check out our schedule
WELCOME TO OXFORDSHIRE SCOUTS
Oxfordshire Scouts helps support children and young adults, helping them gain skills for life through exciting and adventurous activities.
Children and young people look forward to attending Scouts every week and taking part in the many outside trips and events.
Our aim is for children and young people in Oxfordshire to have fun, build their confidence and make new friends, but also gain the skills and experience they need for adulthood.
GET MORE ACTIVE
Get away from screens and get active!
MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Meet new people and make new friends.
LEARN NEW SKILLS
Build confidence & skills for life.
NEW ADVENTURES
Take part in many exciting activities!
Our Upcoming Events
october, 2019
Event Details
Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role. If you haven't already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto
Event Details
Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.
If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
King Alfred District HQ
Springfield Road, Wantage, OX12 8es
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Tickets are not available for sale any more for this event!
Event Details
Jamboree on the Air – Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is a fun and exciting annual experience for all young people in Scouting using the widest range of technology communication
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Event Details
Jamboree on the Air – Jamboree on the Internet (JOTA-JOTI) is a fun and exciting annual experience for all young people in Scouting using the widest range of technology communication channels to educate, promote cultural awareness, develop tolerance, as well as enhance sharing, collaboration and teamwork, along with building a sense of belonging to the worldwide Scout Movement. It is a “travel-free” Jamboree that takes place wherever you are in the world.
Each year Oxfordshire Scouts run its very own JOTA JOTI weekend for all to attend.
Further information on this event will be available in the summer.
Time
october 18 (Friday) - 20 (Sunday)
Location
To be Confirmed
Event Details
Oxfordshire Scouts run regular safeguarding workshops to ensure our volunteers are aware of The Scout Association’s Child Protection Policy “Young People First” and their role in implementing it. In this interactive
Event Details
Oxfordshire Scouts run regular safeguarding workshops to ensure our volunteers are aware of The Scout Association’s Child Protection Policy “Young People First” and their role in implementing it.
In this interactive course you will learn everything you need to about The Scout Association’s Child Protection policy and the processes.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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**All Fields are required.
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Course Director
Alison Matthews
Event Details
In this course we will cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic first aid. Module K & Emergency Aid Stage 4
Event Details
In this course we will cover the skills and knowledge necessary to enable adults to manage an incident and provide basic first aid.
Module K & Emergency Aid Stage 4
Time
(Sunday) 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Minster Lovell Scout HQ
Brize Norton Road, Minster Lovell, OX29 0SJ
Course Director
Ian Broome
Event Details
This one-day session provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to effectively support, validate and assess the adults in the Adult Training Scheme, the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme,
Event Details
This one-day session provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to effectively support, validate and assess the adults in the Adult Training Scheme, the Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme, Nights Away Permit Scheme and the Scout Show National Recognition Scheme.
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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Event Details
To provide key information about the individual’s role, areas of responsibility and where they can find further information and support. If you haven't already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2),
Event Details
To provide key information about the individual’s role, areas of responsibility and where they can find further information and support.
If you haven’t already completed a Personal Learning Plan (Module 2), please book onto a PLP evening as your next step Click here for a list of dates. Attending a PLP will help to ensure that you get the right training for your role and that you don’t undertake unnecessary training.
Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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Event Details
This module aims to introduce you to the role of a Young Leader. Taking you through the essential areas you need to consider with the role.
Event Details
This module aims to introduce you to the role of a Young Leader. Taking you through the essential areas you need to consider with the role.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
All Saints Church Hall
All Saints Church Hall, Appleford Drive, Abingdon, OX14 2AQ
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**All Fields are required.
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Event Details
This training is for Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders. Section Assistants and Occasional Helpers are not require to undertake a PLP but are very welcome to attend this and any
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Event Details
This training is for Section Leaders and Assistant Section Leaders. Section Assistants and Occasional Helpers are not require to undertake a PLP but are very welcome to attend this and any other training that they might find useful.
This session explores the Adult Training Scheme and how it relates to your role. In addition, it will give you the chance to meet and talk to other leaders, who will also be new in their role. The evening will be a relaxed discussion and will give you the opportunity to ask questions about Scouting in general but particularly training.
Our aim is that by the end of the session you to feel comfortable and confident about your training, clear about the range of people who are there to help you and excited about your part in giving fantastic Scouting to young people.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Deddington Arms
Deddington, Banbury OX15 0SH
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Event Details
Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role. If your role requires you to complete a Module 2 - Personal Learning Plan
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Event Details
Essential Information provides all adults in Scouting with the essential information needed to get started in their role.
If your role requires you to complete a Module 2 – Personal Learning Plan (PLP), it would be useful if you book onto a PLP evening as your next step (Click here for a list of dates). Completing a PLP helps you to understand how the training scheme works and to start planning what you need and when.
It is recommended that you do a PLP before you start attending other courses, but it is not essential.
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 am - 12:45 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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Event Details
Tools for the Role provides you with basic information about your role and responsibilities, it gives you some practical help and ensures that you know how to keep both yourself and young
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Event Details
Tools for the Role provides you with basic information about your role and responsibilities, it gives you some practical help and ensures that you know how to keep both yourself and young people in your care safe.
If your role requires you to complete a Module 2 – Personal Learning Plan (PLP), it would be useful if you book onto a PLP evening as your next step (Click here for a list of dates). Completing a PLP helps you to understand how the training scheme works and to start planning what you need and when.
It is recommended that you do a PLP before you start attending other courses, but it is not essential.
Time
(Saturday) 12:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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Course Director
Shaun Kendall
Event Details
This module aims to give you a general understanding of how to successfully demonstrate and teach a variety of skills. It will help make that process fun, and ensure that
Event Details
This module aims to give you a general understanding of how to successfully demonstrate and teach a variety of skills. It will help make that process fun, and ensure that section members enjoy the experience.
Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Oxfordshire Scouts Training Centre & HQ
Blackbird Leys Road, Oxford, OX4 6HW (Blackbird Leys former swimming pool)
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**All Fields are required.
GOT IT! -- We will get back to you as soon as we can.
Course Director
Richard Harwen
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