Silly Chilly Challenge 2025 

Initial info for Scout section team members 

What: The return of Silly Chilly Challenge, a winter activity weekend for the Scout section from Central Yorkshire Scouts. A chance to take part in craft and adventurous activities (all very loosely themed around a space/sci-fi theme) and a chance to tick off not one but two Yorkshire Challenge Months.

When: Friday 31^st January – Sunday 2^nd February 2025

Where: Bramhope Scout Campsite and Activity Centre

Cost: £52 for Scouts (inc. Catering)

£12/leader and young leaders to cover catering costs (young leaders will not take part in activities)

Event includes: Two activity sessions on Saturday, including Bramhope’s adventurous activities, external activities and activities provided by groups; silent disco; silent film night (with a choice of films); activity morning on Otley Chevin; campfire; quizzes and scavenger hunt; a toasty warm marquee to warm up(!); an interactive points system throughout the event; quiet space; and other activities to be confirmed

What we need:

• Dining – In keeping with other Silly Chilly Challenges, we ask if groups can bring any benches and tables to keep our costs as low as possible for young people
• During the Saturday sessions, we would like groups where possible to provide a craft or activity to supplement the centrally run activities – please speak to your ADC (Scouts) / Programme Teams for further details – a loose space theme would be great but by no means essential – don’t let the theme get in the way of a good idea!
• During Saturday evening we need table top style activities to run an activity bazaar in the marquee – again please speak to ADCs / Programme Teams

Next Steps:

• Leaders will receive an access code for the booking system through their District contact https://sc25.scout-event-registration.co.uk/
• Please can section leaders register their interest by 8 November with indications of likely numbers – there is a short guidance video available here

• Final numbers for Sunday 22^nd December

Can you help?

• In addition to Scout section leaders, we would value those who can support through the event – call in that favour with the Cub leaders or that parent who seems keen. Areas where we could always use an extra pair of hands include:
  • Setting up and take down support
  • Supporting the traffic management team
  • Supporting the catering team
  • Activity support (perhaps you can rope in someone to even run your group activity!)
  • Activity permit holders

If you can help – drop us a line at SillyChilly@cycscouts.org.uk