What is Confido?
Confido is a huge weekend of activities with a great atmosphere! Over 1200 Scouts and Explorers will camp together for two nights, eat in our centrally catered 50m marquee and enjoy two evenings of entertainment including bands, a disco, campfires and our own cinema.
Who is it for?
Every Scout and Explorer who is a member of Durham Scouts. Unfortunately, we don’t anticipate being able to offer any places to groups outside Durham or to Girlguiding UK.
What activities will there be?
There’ll be 50 activities on offer including the Moor House resident activities, the best activities from around the UK we can find, along with our popular survival and creative zones. In the evening, we have a party each night, campfire, cinema and for Explorers, a silent disco.
What information do I need when I book?
When you book on our secure system, you’ll need the following information:
- Basic information about your group including your district.
- The number, names and dates of births of the Young People and Leaders you want to bring.
- Mobile Phone numbers for each leader.
- Information about any special diets including vegetarians.
- A team preference for each leader – see FAQ below.
What are the T-Shirt Sizes?
The following sizes are available:
| Size | Measurement |
| 9-11 years | 32 inches |
| 12-13 years | 34 inches |
| 14-15 years | 36 inches |
| Adult Small | 35-37 inches |
| Adult Medium | 38-40 inches |
| Adult Large | 41-43 inches |
| Adult XL | 44-46 inches |
| Adult XXL | 47-49 inches |
| Adult XXXL | 52-55 inches |
What do leaders do on camp?
We ask all our leaders to chip in and help in some way during the weekend – it’s what makes our events work so well. There are a variety of roles on offer and you can choose your preferences when you book. You can find information about all our roles here.
How much does it cost?
Confido costs £70 for participants and £32 for leaders.
Are payments refundable?
All payments are non-refundable.
Why has the price increased for 2026?
We’ve had to increase the price of lots of our events this year due to rising external costs, including our catering and activities. To continue to provide the same experience we need to increase the cost to participants and leaders whilst keeping our events as affordable as possible.
What are the booking deadlines?
By 11th September all participant information and medical forms must be submitted and bookings also close at this point. No amendments can be made after this date.
What will the food be like?
The 7 meals included in the price are prepared by a professional catering team from Ramside Hall who work on a number of large events across the UK – from weddings to the outdoor events. They are on-time, hot, full of nutrition and we can now server 1250 people in 1hr 25mins! There is generally a choice on offer for those picky eaters, including different options at evening meal time. We also specialise in catering for those with special diets – just include the details on your medical form.
How do you keep young people safe?
With over 1200 on-site, we take safety extremely seriously. We have a secure fenced site with CCTV cameras and dedicated Security/Help Desk/First Aid teams who are there 24/7 to keep everyone safe and happy. The event runs under the rules of the Scout Association, our adventurous activities are instructed by those with the relevant experience/qualifications and we have a full Event Plans and Risk Assessments in place.
How many leaders need to come?
The recommended ratio is 1 adult to every 12 participants.
Do I need a nights away permit/camp license?
Yes and you’ll need to submit a nights away notification – we’ll provide a template risk assessment as part of your information pack and you’ll need to add any specific risks for your group. Your DLV will be able to request a copy of the Event Plan and Major Incident Plan.
Do we need to provide our own tents?
Yes – these can be hike tents or patrol tents. You don’t need to bring any other tents, including mess tents. Remember all equipment is brought at your own risk and Durham Scouts takes no responsibility for any loss or damage.
Who organises Confido?
Confido is organised by the Durham Scouts Events Team, who organise events such as Cubboree, Geoffrey Gordon and Awards, amongst others.
