Adult Training

Listed below are the training dates for courses for the coming year. There are Section specific integrated courses for new Leaders run by the Surrey Training Team, specific modules, special interest courses and also details of our local training courses. If you are interested in any of these, please follow the application instructions below each course. If you do attend any of the external courses, please let Penny Lympany know so that your training records can be kept up to date. For the full description of each module's aims and objectives please refer to the Adult's personal learning file.

As always, if you have any questions about the courses please either ask the course co-ordinator, Penny Lympany or Andy Sainsbury-Brown (DC). If you have any questions about training in general please contact Penny, Andy or your Group Scout Leader or ADC. Remember, these courses are enjoyable, informative and give you a chance to meet other leaders and swap ideas and experience and they also get booked up very quickly - so act now.

Section specific integrated courses

Course title: Scout, Explorer Scout and Network Leader Course
An integrated 4 day course
Dates	Modules covered	Times	Venue
25/02/2012	TBA	full day	Bentley Copse Campsite
26/02/2012	TBA	full day	Bentley Copse Campsite
31/03/2012	TBA	full day	Bentley Copse Campsite
01/04/2012	TBA	full day	Bentley Copse Campsite
More information and how to apply at the Surrey Scouts Training website

Course title: Beaver and Cub Scout Leader Course
An integrated 4 day course
Dates	Modules covered	Times	Venue
03/03/2012	5, 7, 8, 9 and Special needs	09:00-17:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
04/03/2012	12, 14 and 18 (theory)	09:00-17:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
24/03/2012	11, 15, 18 (practical) and 19	09:00-17:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
25/03/2012	13 and 17	09:00-17:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
More information and how to apply at the Surrey Scouts Training website

Course title: Module 16 - Introduction to Residential Experiences
Dates	Times	Venue
10/03/2012	09:30-16:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
09/06/2012	09:30-16:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
More information and how to apply at the Surrey Scouts Training website

Skills for residential experiences - Module 38
This training does not automatically qualify a participant for a Nights Away Permit. It is an opportunity to learn and develop the skills needed for the Nights Away Permit Assessment.
Dates	Times	Venue
11/02/2012	09:00-17:00	Bentley Copse Campsite
12/02/2012	08:30-17:00	Bentley Copse Campsite
17/03/2012	08:30-17:00	Bentley Copse Campsite
18/03/2012	08:30-17:00	Bentley Copse Campsite
More information and how to apply at the Surrey Scouts Training website

Special interest courses

Course title: Pioneering, Cost: £40.00
The Pioneering Course is open to all adults, from absolute beginners to those wishing to hone their skills. The course starts with basic knotting and culminates in building major pioneering projects. This is an ideal opportunity to increase your knowledge, skills and confidence under the guidance of an experienced team of Scouters keen on pioneering. Optional residential overnight Saturday (and Friday if you travel from afar!).
Dates	Times	Venue
14/04/2012-15/04/2012	Weekend	Bentley Copse Campsite
Course title: Navigation, Cost: £40.00
A course for adults wanting to gain confidence and proficiency when using map and compass. All aspects of navigation will be covered including Map Reading, Map Making, Compass Skills, Route Planning, Estimation and Elementary Orienteering. The course ends with guided orienteering over the permanent Albury Downs Course and should enable participants to teach the navigation parts of the Cub Scouts Map Reader and Navigation Activity Badges, Scout Hiker, Navigator and Orienteer Activity Badges and Expedition navigation and planning skills.
Dates	Times	Venue
12/05/2011-13/05/2011	09:00 - 17:30	Bentley Copse Campsite
Bushcraft and Survival Skills, Cost: £60.00 (includes a Frost Mora training knife)
A fun-packed and practical weekend for adults who wish to increase their outdoors skills - this course is designed as a practical, hands-on experience of the basics of Bushcraft & Survival. Ideal for adults who wish to develop the skills & knowledge needed to deliver theory & practical elements of the Scout Survival Skills badge. The weekend covers additional scouting and bushcraft skills for wilderness style camping and expeditions. No prior experience is required to attend this course.
Dates	Times	Venue
28/04/2012-29/04/2012	09:00 - 17:00	TBC
More information and how to apply at the Surrey Scouts Training website

Local training courses

If you are interested in any of the local courses, please contact Penny Lympany (07818466430) or email p.lympany at hotmail.co.uk. Once you have registered, you will receive full joining instructions etc.