Bentley Copse Activity Centre

22/07/2026

It is time to plan for Frost Camp
Amidst this heatwave are you dreaming of chilly nights, crisp mornings and brisk days packed with activities?
Frost Camp in January is our biggest and most popular event for adventurous Scouts.
Date for the diary - online bookings will open at 8pm on Sunday 27th September on the Bentley Copse website - https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk

15/07/2026

We're ready for the big match
With the site here busy with more than 200 young people from a single group - is the match on? You bet it is, and we're doing it in style on the big screen!

10/07/2026

The Bentley Copse team have been out providing PPE inspection services to a local group, as well as providing rescue cover for the inspector checking over their wall. If you need help managing group or district owned climbing equipment, get in touch.

10/07/2026

Develop your skills with us at Bentley

There's nothing like hands-on practical learning to really embed new skills. Join us here at Bentley Copse on one of our upcoming outdoor activity leadership training courses:

Scout Climbing Permit Training: 17th / 18th October
PPE User Checks Training: 14th November
Scout Climbing Permit Training: 20th / 21st February 2027
Archery GB Instructors Award: 13th / 14th March 2027

Accommodation available
Book now at: https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/booking/course/

10/07/2026

Outdoor education hits parliament

Giving young people fulfilling outdoor experiences is what we live and breath every day here at Bentley Copse, and central to the ethos of the Scout Association we belong to. On Tuesday, Caroline Voaden MP introduced the Outdoor Education Bill to Parliament under the Ten Minute Rule. The introductory statement is available online to watch or read. Regardless of the politics, as a group of people that know the benefits of outdoor education from first hand experience, we felt that this would make an interesting read.

https://hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2026-07-07/debates/7EE557A9-DB31-4E05-98B1-453DEF7E9D3E/OutdoorEducation

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002z98h/ten-minute-rule-bill-outdoor-education

Coverage of the ten minute rule bill on outdoor education which would require that all children in primary and secondary education spend a minimum of thirty minutes a day outdoors during school hours.

25/06/2026

Cubs? Causing Chaos? Of course, at Cubs Cause Chaos 2026 (18th-20th September)!
The deadline for booking your pack in to this year's Cub extravaganza is Friday 10th July - Book Now!
https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/booking/cubs-cause-chaos-booking-form/

05/06/2026

Archery GB Instructor Training 🏹
13th and 14th March 2027
Covers the syllabus and technical skills required to set up the range and safely run archery sessions.
This course includes the multiple choice and practical session assessment required for granting of the Archery GB Instructors Award certificate.
Price £220 for Scouts, £250 for non scouts.
Accommodation available.
Please see our Events and Courses page to register your interest:
https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/events/

05/06/2026

Are your Beavers ready to Go Wild?!

The popular Beavers Go Wild activity camp is on for 2027, so save the date: 29th-30th May

We are now accepting registrations of interest, and the booking opening date will be advised in the coming months.

https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/events/

04/06/2026

PPE User Checks Training

Saturday 14th November

This course delivers the knowledge and practical experience needed to undertake pre-use user checks on typical PPE encountered by those using a Scout climbing permit- e.g. ropes, harnesses, helmets and gear.

Only £60 (Surrey Scouts) or £80 (Out of County)

https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/booking/course

23/05/2026

Climbing Permit Training Courses

October 17th - 18th
February 20th - 21st (2027)

We cover the scheme and the technical skills required to deliver climbing and abseil on artificial walls and towers in the Leadership role. Skills taught will include equipment selection, rigging ropes, belaying, briefings, abseiling and problem solving.

Upon completion you'll be able to discuss next steps before being assessed. (note this weekend doesn't include assessment)

Just £70 (surrey scouts), £120 (for out of county) for the weekend! Accommodation available.

https://www.bentleycopse.org.uk/booking/course/