Subcamp Away Day

1 day Activity (2 Activity Points)

For the first time ever, we’ll be taking all 6 of our Subcamps to the scenic town of Pitlochry. Be prepared for a full day of weird and wonderful organised activities, including the much-anticipated fun house. 

It will be a long day being away from subcamp from an early 09:30 till dinner. Make sure water bottles are filled, footwear suitable for walking around town and local paths and activity gear for the Scottish weather is taken. There is a mixture of outdoor and indoor activities. 

PLs please bring a first aid kit and make sure that all medicine needed is brought and ensure your patrol area is cleared and tidy ready to start activities getting collected at 09:30 from your subcamp. 

There are lots of scenic photo opportunities on the trip, so we recommend where possible that you have one fully charged mobile phone for the challenges and photos and portable chargers taken. 

Points will be awarded as part of the challenges to find out who is the best Subcamp.

Blair Castle

1/2 day Activity (1 Activity Point)

A visit, in uniform, to the castle. Scouts will form three or four parties, each of which will be taken round the Castle by guides from the Jamborette staff. Scouts get free entry to the castle to see the amazing collections of weapons and deer antlers, as well as the other fascinating attractions of this 13th Century Castle and ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl.

Patrol Leader Adventure

Overnight Activity (2 Activity Points)

A popular activity at recent Blair Atholl Jamborettes, for PLs and APLs hours of fun and adventure starts with 3 afternoon activities around the Atholl Estate including bubble footballs, crate climbing and more! A short trek (6km) up Glen Tilt leads to the overnight site for a BBQ, campfire and a relaxed evening with no Patrol duties. The next morning, wake up slightly later than usual, trek back downhill to the main camp and collect your badge. 

This activity counts for two allocations towards the White Cockade, and in addition, all those who complete the Trek will earn the special Blair Atholl Explorer Scout Trek badge as a reminder of their experience. Trek leaves the site early in the afternoon on Wednesday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday, returning the following morning. Assembly details will be confirmed by Subcamp Leader. 

Subcamp Time

1/2 day Activity (1 Activity Point)

What you do during this activity time depends on your Subcamp Leaders, but it will probably be something that helps the whole Subcamp. This activity is available as a Patrol activity only, by arrangement with your Subcamp Leader.