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Downe Scout Activity Centre

Activities
 
The Centre has a wide range of activities available. All can be booked by the hour, with the exception of the first session of climbing and abseiling.
 
While we do not employ a resident activity team, qualified instructors can normally be arranged when notice is given. If using your own instructor, the relevant certificates must be presented to the office staff before the activity can proceed.

Adventure Course (risk assesment)
A fantastic way to get young children working as a team and to enable them to make decisions and communicate with each other to get over a series of obstacles and challenges.
Age range: 6 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – max 30 people

 

Aerial Runway ( zip wire) (risk assesment)
Travel at high speed whilst suspended and harnessed from an overhead cable. Determination and courage required!
Age range: 8 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – max 12 people

Aerial Trek (risk assesment)
This very popular activity consists of a number of elements. All the elements are designed to develop trust and co-operation while testing balance and skill.
Age range: 8 years +
Time: 1 hour session – max 12 people

Archery (risk assesment)
A chance to learn a skill that requires concentration, a steady hand and measuring of distance and power.
Age range: 8 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – max 12 people

Climbing/Abseiling (risk assesment)
As you move up the wall you will feel your confidence grow as you push for the summit on one of our purpose built climbs.
Age range: 6 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – max 12 people

Crate Stacking (risk assesment)
Balance, confidence and pushing yourself to the limit are all key to this activity. As the stack gets higher, with you on top, holding your nerve is key to success.
Age range: 6 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – max 12 people

Environmental Activities
Explore the environment in Darwin’s “Big Woods”.
Age range 8 years +
Time 1 hour session

G8
Our flagship global awareness programme allows young people to learn about global issues such as poverty and fair trade through our specially designed games and activities.
Age range: 8 years +
Time: 2 hour session – no max number

Grass Sledging (risk assesment)
Keep your arms and legs in the sled as you zoom down our sledging track.
Age range: 6 years – 14 years
Time: 1 hour session – max 20 people

Hike Routes
Set in and around the beautiful historic Kent Countryside we have a number of hike routes available from 3 – 30 km.
Age range: 6 years +
Time: Various

Orienteering (risk assesment)
A great opportunity for young people to experience decision making in a team situation. Basic navigation skills are learnt in finding the various way markers around the course.
Age range: 8 years +
Time: 1 hour sessions – no max number

Pedal Go-Karts (risk assesment)
On our purpose built track, control is as important as perseverance, as like life every action has an immediate consequence.
Age range: 6 years +
Time: 1 hour session – max 20 people

Picture Trail
A selection of close up pictures from around Downe that require teams to identify the locations.
Age range 6 years +
Time Approx 1 hour

Pioneering
A great way to develop teamwork, communication and logistical skills. With a large store and plenty of ideas groups can build anything from giant gateways to swings.
Age range: 10 years +
Time: 2 hour session – max 20 people (can have 2 sessions running at the same time)

Raft Building (risk assesment)
The team builds a raft to carry them across the water while developing communication, teamwork and logistical skills. The amount of instructor input on design and build depends on the individual group leader's requirements.
Age range: 10 years +
Time: 2 hour session – max 20 people
Must be booked prior to a Swimming Session

Rifle Shooting (risk assesment)
An excellent opportunity to learn a skill that requires concentration, steady breathing and a good eye for accuracy. Using 0.177 air rifles strict range discipline is maintained at all times.
Age range: 8 years + (requires parental permission)
Time: 1 hour session – max 12 people

Swimming Pool (risk assesment)
A great way to cool off in ouropen-air pool.
Age range: 6 years + (must be able toswim)
Time: 1 hour session – max 30 people with one life guard.

Team Building
A selection of activities designed to develop team skills and personal development.
Age range 6years +
Time 1 hour session.

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