AHOY HAMPSHIRE 2027

Key Info

Dates: 9th - 11th JULY 2027

Location: YMCA Fairthorne Manor, Botley

Sections: Squirrel, Beaver, Cub, Scout

What is the Event?

This is an Adventure and Pirate themed camp for Squirrel to Scout Sections. This event will be Queue and Do style with zones sorted by age and type of activity. Groups will camp together in district areas and take part in daytime and evening activities with their sections. It will be a great opportunity for young people to work with others and take part in fun activities.

Campsite

Campsite Jack Sparow

The first is Campsite Jack Sparrow, which is located near the site's main entrance, in what YMCA calls “Family Park” - 70% of groups will camp here, and there will be a dedicated info base to ask questions and seek help on the camping field.

Campsite Hook

The other will be Campsite Hook, on YMCA’s main field, camping will be located by the Sportshall, Eco, Copse and Campfire campsite. This area will also contain the main activity areas as well as “The Bridge”, the main operations hub that will be available for questions and information throughout the event.

Groups will camp in district areas and we strongly encourage groups to work together.

Programme

There will be a nonstop programme throughout the event, with activities running all day on Saturday and on Sunday morning. Activities will be split into four main daytime zones that will be timetabled. Sections will be split into sub-groups and move between the timetabled zones throughout the event. Once at their timetabled zone, all activities will follow a queue-and-do system.

Activities may include:

Archery
Tomahawks
Inflatables
Climbing and High Ropes
Paddlesports
Creative zones
And many more!

In addition to the daytime programme, there will also be evening activities available on Friday and Saturday evenings.

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