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Lees explorer scout Wood Scout & Guide Activity Centre - Watford, Hertfordshire. Camping and adventure activites for Scouts, Guides, camps, camp
Activities available at Lees Wood
:: Climbing Wall
We have a climbing tower that is 30 feet tall and has 6 different
climbs for all different types of climbers.
We can cater for the novice climber, explorer scout on our 15 feet climb; up to the
near impossible overhang for the more adventurous climber.
We provide all necessary equipment and qualified instructors so that any
participant can enjoy their time on our wall whilst learning all the
principles, which can be related to rock faces.
The climbing wall also has explorer scout two 30 feet abseil faces.
:: Assault Course
We have an excellent assault course for our visitors to use. It
contains a wall, balance beam, chain bridge, tyres, monkey bars, swing
and scramble nets. There is also an extensive adjacent tunnel system
suitable for all ages.
:: Rifle Range
At Lees Wood explorer scout we have a .177 rifle range with 3 firing points.
We have our own instructors trained and qualified to relevant standards
who willingly give up their time to allow our visitors to learn this
activity in a safe and enjoyable fashion.
:: Orienteering Course
We have access to a full and exciting explorer scout orienteering course in adjacent
Whippendell Woods. The course has a full 15 bases, which can take up to
2 hours, or shorter courses, depending on time and competence.
:: Pioneering
We have a great variety of pioneering equipment for the use
of any of our visitors.
We can also, if advised explorer scout in advance, run or organise
activities using the relevant equipment.
:: Conservation and Service
Due to the size and type of campsite at Lees Wood we always have plenty
of conservation and forestry projects available for our campers and
visitors to partake in (preferably with prior notice, so that necessary
explorer scout equipment is available).
:: Other Activities
Conservation and Service & Forestry projects: we always have
plenty of these activities available to our campers to partake in,
preferably with prior notice.
Badge Courses & Backwoodsman Skills: It is possible for us to
run any proficiency badge relating to camping or backwoodsman skills. explorer scout
Please give prior notice.
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Date Written: 17/12/2003