Essex Weekend
Fri 7^th to Sun 9^th May 2010

What is the Essex Weekend?
The Essex Weekend is a time for adults involved in Scouting to get together with their peers and families to spend time together away from the pressures of looking after our members and to build friendships and have fun together beyond a mutual hobby of developing young people.

Costs & Registration
The event is open to Essex adult volunteers and costs £10 per person. You can camp as a group or as a family although participants under 18 will need to be supervised by an adult during the event. If you want to bring the family, the cost is also £10 per person. Registration is via an online booking system available from the menu on this website.

Weekend Arrivals
Arriving on Friday night, you’ll have time to settle into your camping area and to relax at the event bar and café, giving you plenty of opportunity to relax and meet with others.

Catering
Food won't be provided at the Essex Weekend, so catering will be down to you.

Essex Weekend Highlight
During the weekend you’ll have the chance to meet the UK Chief Commissioner, Wayne Bulpitt.

Ideas, Activities & Equipment Savings
Saturday will be open to day visitors as well as weekend pass holders where everyone can share in a mix of new and old favourites. During the Saturday you can visit the activities area, where the sections from each of the Districts will provide activities to inspire programme ideas. The event also gives you the opportunity to try any of the main activities on site including canoeing, climbing, archery and rifles. Don’t forget to visit the trade area with a number of outdoor equipment suppliers offering special event discounts.

Specialist Support
The county activity teams will be on hand during the weekend to provide you with specialist advice and support in providing niche activities into your local scout programme.