Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre
Thriftwood - International Scout Activity
Centre Here you will find the latest information on what is going on at Thriftwood
Keep up with the latest news and event information by looking at the new Calendar and Forum.
The forum is not only a place to leave a message on the guestbook but also gives you the chance to discuss previous events and chat about Thriftwood in general.
Oak Lodge kitchen gets a makeover
The kitchen in Oak Lodge now has a new ceiling, lighting, shelving, worktops, sink, cupboards, flooring and tiling ....photos
Pedal Car Olympics - Results
This year a record 100 teams entered the fourth annual pedal car Olympics at Thriftwood. 83 junior teams for Scouts and Guides and 17 senior teams of Explorer Scouts and Young Leaders...full report
Extra Buildings for Thriftwood & New fees
Thriftwood has now gained responsibility for booking the MacFarlane and Barcwood buildings. Fees for 2008 camping and building hire have now been settled ...more details
The 2008 brochure is now available for download ...more details
The fees for buildings and for activities in 2008 are now available. Several new activities have been added for 2008 including Water Zorbing Ball and Demolition Derby!
Sunrise Celebrations - 1 August
Campers from all nations came to renew their Scout Promise at 8:00
a.m. The day saw them parading from Thriftwood to Shenfield Common, approx
1 km from the site...report and photos
50th Birthday Camp - 14-16 September
Nearly 300 young people enjoyed two days of constant activity, including activites
on Saturday afternoon around Sapper Lake. We call it 'Water Splash' which
includes our new 'Black hole' water slide, canoe seal launch, water zip line,
aerial runway, many inflatables, water canon, water skiing (Thriftwood style).
The highlight being the firework display on Saturday evening. One leader said
it was better than Florida and a young Scout said it was better than Disneyland.
Another Leader said that's what you get when you hire 'professionals', little
did he know that the display and music was put on by Jay Shorey and his small
team of 'professional' Scout leaders from Brentwood. Thanks Jay, Bill Peters,
Alex Neal and Alex Evans for a really superb show ... photos to follow
Following the success of this event on Sunrise Day and the Birthday Camp we have decided to re-introduce this event in a slightly different format to avoid previous risks. We propose to hold the splash during the 6 weeks of the school holidays on a Wednesday afternoon. Cost will be £5 per head. Activities will include those reported on at Birthday Camp, plus many more...more details
Summer Specials
Thriftwood lay on some special events over the 6 week summer holidays, including campfires, wide games and water splashes...more details
Sunrise Celebrations - 1 August 2007
Campers from all nations came to renew their Scout Promise at 8:00 a.m. The day saw them parading from Thriftwood to Shenfield Common, approx 1 km from the site....photos
50th Birthday Celebration Camp - 14-16 September 2007
Nearly 300 young people enjoyed two days of constant activity, including activites on Saturday afternoon around Sapper Lake. We call it 'Water Splash' which includes our new 'Black hole' water slide, canoe seal launch, water zip line, aerial runway, many inflatables, water canon, water skiing (Thriftwood style). The highlight being the firework display on Saturday evening. One leader said it was better than Florida and a young Scout said it was better than Disneyland. Another Leader said that's what you get when you hire 'professionals', little did he know that the display and music was put on by Jay Shorey and his small team of 'professional' Scout leaders from Brentwood. Thanks Jay, Bill Peters, Alex Neal and Alex Evans for a really superb show ... photos to follow
Pedal Car Olympics - Results
Full results and a video of the 2007
Pedal Car Olympics are now available
Thank You
Thanks to a very generous donation from the Jack Petchey Foundation of £20,000,
work on the second shower/toilet facility can continue and will now 'hopefully'
be opened by the end of June 2007.
Two new activities have been constructed. They are the innovative Ice Climbing Wall and the exciting Cresta Run
Thriftwood International Scout Activity Centre
Orchard Avenue, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 2DP
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