for parents, carers and young people
Start planning for camp - here's what you need to know.
The Lowdown
Portsmouth Scouts Camp @Lyons Copse, nr Wickham
2-night camp Friday 8th September to Sunday 10th September for Cubs, Scouts & Explorers
Optional 1-night camp Saturday 9th September to Sunday 10th September for Beavers
Day visitor Saturday 9th September only for Squirrels and optional for Beaver sections
Over 25 activities planned, suited to a range of ages
Adventurous Activities for older youth members include Crossbow Shooting and Small-Bore Rifle Shooting.
Dates and times
Friday 8th September
Campers arrive from 17:00
Saturday 9th September
Day visitors & 1 night campers arrive
Sunday 10th September
Campers depart from 16:30
All times subject to final confirmation
With so many people attending, groups will have allocated arrival and departure slots.
A Quickpass QR code (printed or on an adult's phone) will be required to check in or check out.
Check in & Check out
Have your Quickpass QR Code ready to scan on arrival/departure.
All young people must check in and check out at the REGISTRATION TENT towards the west end of the Drop Off area.
Parents are not permitted on the site at any time, unless supporting a section.
Kit List
Your leaders may set their own kit list, but our checklist is a great starting point and covers most eventualities.
Section leaders will confirm arrangements to escort campers & their kit to and from their camp. Campers are expected to carry their kit. Speak to your leaders if you have a concern.
Drive carefully and park thoughtfully in the drop off area.
Camp map
Section Camps in Lawrence Paddock
Explorer Camps in North Corner
Campfire (Friday night)
Activities in Phillimore Field, North Field and the Campfire woods
Craft & games in Pine Field
All-hours Watering Hole (squash & hot drinks)
24-hour First Aid station
Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting
Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and well-being first. Find out more about safeguarding in Scouts.
Safeguarding concerns? Contact our local Safeguarding Officer directly at safeguarding@portsmouthscouts.org.uk