Chalfont Heights Scout Camp

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Booking

You are advised to book activities well in advance. You can use our Activity Booking Form or you can telephone us but bookings made in this manner must be confirmed on a booking form.

Booking forms will automatically be sent to you well in advance of your visit. You can also book activities online using this website, click here.

HIGH ROPES

We are pleased to announce that our new ten element High Ropes course is open and is proving immensely popular.

The course runs through the woods, with varied challenging sections to traverse between the trees. It starts a few feet above ground level and finishes at elevation of over ten metres with an exciting descent on a zip-wire run of almost 100 metres!

Safety is our primary concern and the course utilises dual clip safety harnesses throughout and is closely monitored by qualified supervisors.

TRAVERSE WALL

Our new double sided Traverse Wall has three zig zag faces on each side giving a full length of 20 metres with safety fall matting along the full length and only requires leader supervision.

CYCLO-CROSS

A new set course in the woods using five BMX bikes, a leader from the group must be present. Best suited to persons over 11 years old.

NATURE TRAILS

Two new nature trails in the woodlands are now in use and involve tree and leaf identification.

Air Rifle Range

We now have the choice of air rifles or rifles which fire low velocity plastic pellets instead of lead.

The range is fully enclosed. Maximum number per hour is 20 persons.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER 1 METRE IN HEIGHT

All Chalfont Instructors / Supervisors for this activity hold the National Small-bore Rifle Association qualification.

You are welcome to supply your own instructors but proof of qualifications will be required.

Please also note that the Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR) states “for each young person under the age of 18 years of age, the leader of the activity must obtain written permission from each young person's parent/guardian before undertaking the activity, or series of activities”.

Climbing / Abseil Wall

NEW ACTIVITY!!
A new much harder face is to be added to our wall very soon. Watch this space!

The wall can be used in the evenings as it is floodlit. Maximum number per hour is 15 persons.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER 1 METRE IN HEIGHT

All Chalfont Instructors / Supervisors for this activity are qualified to the requirements contained in the Scout Association’s Policy, Organisation and Rules (POR).

There may not always be an Instructor available qualified to Guide standard but you will always have the option to use Scout qualified Instructors.

You are welcome to supply your own instructors but proof of qualifications will be required.

Archery Range

The range is fully netted. Maximum number per hour is 20 persons.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE OVER 1 METRE IN HEIGHT

All Chalfont Instructors / Supervisors for this activity are qualified to Grand National Archery Society standards.

You are welcome to supply your own instructors but proof of qualifications will be required.

Swimming Pool

WE ARE SORRY THAT DUE TO MOVEMENT DAMAGE OUR SWIMMING POOL IS TEMPORARILY OUT OF USE. Chalfont Leisure Centre Pool is 5 minutes by vehicle or 30 minutes Walking from the site (see link in off site activities page)

The swimming pool is 25 metres, heated and is open, weather permitting, from the first week in May until the last week in September. The maximum recommended number in the pool at any one time is 35.

Sessions with a qualified Lifeguard (holding the National Pool Lifeguard Qualification) on duty are held daily but are dependent on the availability of Lifeguards.

Adventure Area

Our Adventure Area is aimed at the younger children with climbing, walkover, trampoline and airial runway. This activity requires Leader/adult supervision and is not suitable for persons aged over 11 years of age.

Ball Games

Volleyball and Basketball are available to set up on the Main Field for your use free of charge. A deposit is required for Bats & Balls borrowed.

Boule sets are available from the office at 50p per hour.

Skittle Alley

Our indoor skittle alley has two lanes. Great fun whatever the weather or time of day.

Traverse Wall

Our new double sided Traverse Wall has three zig zag faces on each side giving a full length of 20 metres with safety fall matting along the full length and only requires leader supervision.

Hike Routes

A selection of routes is available from the office. OS Maps available either to purchase or we have a limited number for loan.

Orienteering

Three courses of various lengths are set out around the site; also simple compass trails and routes are available.

Pedal Go-Karts

Five karts are available for use on a purpose built track, helmets are provided. This activity requires Leader/adult supervision.

Pioneering

We have an extensive range of pioneering equipment and it is available on a daily basis free of charge. We also have the necessary equipment for an aerial runway.

Rabbit Run

A series of 2ft (60cm) diameter underground tunnels. A surface trial tunnel a also available. There are built-in escape hatches.

This activity requires Leader/adult supervision.

Treasure Hunts / Quizzes

These are available from the office.

Wide Games

Although there is extensive camping in the woods there is still a very large area away from camp sites that is ideal for wide games etc.

PLEASE NOTE

All of our activities are run in accordance with current Scout and Guide regulations.

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