As the weekend approaches, excitement mounts for the highly anticipated event of the season – Freezer Camp 2024! Saturday From the exhilarating rush of Tomahawk Throwing next to the Climbing Tower to the challenge of scaling heights at Abseil/Climbing in the Camp Centre, there’s an activity to ignite the spirit of adventure in everyone. For…
Our air rifle shooting range underwent a winter makeover, inspired by the success of last year’s sessions. This year, we’re excited to introduce upgrades that enhance the experience, particularly for our younger participants. The addition of new guns with automatic safety features, and the option for red dot sights, opens up new possibilities for shooters…
Are you searching for an unforgettable experience for your kids during the upcoming February half-term? Look no further than Hesley Holiday Hideaway – the newest and most exciting holiday camp designed to create lasting memories for your little ones. Exploring the Outdoors: At Hesley, we believe in the power of outdoor adventures. Our site activities…
As this year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible impact of our dedicated volunteers during this year’s Volunteer Weekends and Days To our incredible volunteers, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Your selfless contributions have not gone unnoticed. Whether you were setting to with clearing grounds, organising materials, or ensuring the…
Would you like to earn your Master At Arms badge? Starting on the 19th of February over the course of 6 weeks we are running the master of arms course at Hesley Wood. At the end you will receive a badge and a certificate. The course is 18.00 – 19.30 on a Monday evening and…
Fancy joining our army of volunteers to make Hesley Wood the best it can be? Join us on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd September for our Volunteer Weekend! Open to anyone with a Scouting role or Explorers with an aim of working towards D of E or Chief Scout Awards. Free overnight camping is available…
Do not let the fact that the evenings are going to start getting dark soon; we have installed lighting back in 2021 on the climbing tower, the crate stacking, the archery range and the axe throwing so our instructors can offer a safe session for you in the evening. Contact the office to book, and…
As the clock strikes midnight, and we welcome in 2022, thousands of people across South Yorkshire will have made a New Year’s Resolution. Most New Year’s Resolutions are broken within a few days, but at Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre, our volunteer roles will allow you to keep your promise to yourself throughout 2022. Volunteering…
We are pleased to announce that we have a new building available for use at Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre. The building is the new Jubilee Lodge that replaced the old wooden one. The building has modern facilities in a kitchen and activity area. Outside the building is a grassed area that can be used…
2021 is the 75th Year of Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre and to celebrate we are pleased to launch our Celebration Badge which is now available to purchase for £1.20 onsite from the Shop or Reception. We are accepting orders by email enquiry@hesleywood.org.uk and will post them out (additional cost for postage, depending on number…