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 What and Where is
Project 819?
Project is an annual camp held
every August for Explorer Scouts from across the UK. The week
long camp is held in
Epping Forest which is in
North East London. During the week Explorers complete four
conservation projects within the forest, which can be used to
earn a number of Scouting Awards and can be used as the Duke of
Edinburgh Gold Award Residential Project. For more information
about the awards that you can earn, please see our
Awards page.
Project first started in 1989, when it was called Project 800
(to celebrate the 800th year of the mayorality of London). There
has been a Project ever since, the last Project, in 2007 was
called Project 818, the next is therefore Project 819! Go to our
history page to find out
more about previous projects.
Who runs Project 819?
Project is run by a national Scout
Fellowship which is registered with the Scout Association. The
fellowship is made up of experienced adults, Leaders and
Commissioners from across the UK. We work in conjunction with
the
Epping Forest Centenary Trust.
How much does Project 819 cost, and what do I get for my money?
The cost for Project this year has been
set at £45. We can offer this camp at such a
ridiculously low price because we receive sponsorship from the
City of London in return
for the work that we do in the forest. The cost of the
camp includes:
-
Camp fees
- Transport during the camp (but you
have to get yourself to and from home)
- All meals from Sunday tea to
Saturday breakfast
- Badges for the awards that you earn
whilst at Project
- Entertainment every evening
- Day trip to London on the Wednesday
- T-Shirt
Where else can you get a full weeks
camp, with all of the above included for as little as £45? If
you find a national camp that offers all of this for less,
please let us know!
Why should I attend
Project 819?
As well as all of the
awards that you can earn,
attending Project is a great way to meet fellow Explorers from
across the country, make new friends, learn new skills and to
simply have a lot of fun whilst undertaking practical
conservation projects that make a real difference to the forest,
its wildlife and visitors.
What conservation tasks will there be at Project 819?
The sites for Project 819 have not been
decided on yet (we will announce it on our home page as soon as
they are, so keep checking back!) We always strive to have a mix
of different types of conservation projects such as construction
(like the board walk at
Swaines Green constructed
during Project 818), pond clearance (like
Walthamstow Pond during
Project 818) and habitat reconstruction (like
Furse Ground and
Warren Hill during Project
818). You can also take a look at our
maps section for a more interactive view of what
we have done in the forest.
What is
planned for the Wednesday day out?
Everybody needs a rest, because all
work and no play makes Jack a dull boy! That is why every
project we leave the campsite and Epping Forest behind and go
somewhere for the day. During previous Projects we have visited
Thorpe Park, the Millennium Dome, Tower Bridge, the London Eye
etc Have a look through our
photo albums, and click on
Wednesday to see what we have got up to in previous years.
The Wednesday day out for Project 819
is most likely to be a day trip to London (but this is subject
to change) The exact plans are unavailable at the moment, but as
soon as we know them, we will announce them on our home page, so
please keep checking back!
What
entertainment is planned for the evenings?
Again, at the time of writing we don't
have the exact plans, but as soon as we do, we will make an
announcement on our homepage - so remember, keep checking back.
During previous projects we have had
swimming at Gilwell, campfires, quizzes, orienteering, talent
shows, crystal maze style challenges plus much more! Have a
browse through our
photos page to see what we
have got up to in previous years.
Are there any leaflets or downloads that I can give to my
friends, parents or leaders?
Yes - take a look at our
downloads section for leaflets, posters and
flyers. We have also included information sheets, designed to
give to your mates, parents or leaders so they can get to know
more about Project.
How
do I apply?
It couldn't be simpler, visit our
Apply page, and follow the
instructions. Remember your place will not be reserved until you
have paid in full and completed all of the necessary paperwork.
Please apply asap, there are limited places available - Project
is always very popular and so these get snapped up pretty
quickly. Apply today to avoid disappointment!
You want to know
something else?
Hopefully we have covered every question there is, but if we
have missed something out, please feel free to get in touch - go
to our
contacts page for email
addresses. |
