Durham Scouts

Darlington First Response Course
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Darlington Scouts HQ
Darlington Scouts have organised a First Aid course for June the 20th.

Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course
2026-06-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Chester-le-Street
Saturday 27/06/26 we will be delivering a Paddlesport Safety and Rescue Course at Chester le Street. We can accommodate up to 6 delegates. Ideally delegates will hold the Paddle Explore Award, or the Discover Award with some extra experience of paddling. This is a course of training with no assessment, but it is a prerequisite for a permit or formal instructor/leader/coach pathways with Paddle UK. Delegates can choose any craft (Closed Cockpit Kayak, Canoe or SUP) to use on the day, as they will be learning to rescue any craft from their chosen one. The day will run 0830-1630, it is physically demanding. Cost will be c. £25.00 (which includes certification fees from Paddle UK). We will also use this course to assess permits for those on the course who feel ready.
To book – please email: Richard.Talbot-Jones@durhamscouts.org.uk

First Response - Sunderland
2026-06-28 10:00 - 16:30 | Castletown Scout HQ, Castle View, SR5 3AJ, Castle View, SR5 3AJ
A First Response course (Module 10) will be run on Sunday June 28th 2026 at Castletown Scout HQ.

The course will run from 10am until 4:30 pm with a 30 minute lunch break. Refreshments will be provided but please bring a packed lunch. Please dress comfortably and adjustments will be made for participants if necessary.

There is parking near Castletown Scouts and it is located opposite S G Petch car dealership (postcode SR5 3AJ).

Places can be booked by emailing maureen.dale@sunderlandscouts.org.uk where you can also raise any queries.

July First Response Course
2026-07-08 18:30 - 21:30 | 1st Waldridge

Climbing Permit Training & Assessment Day
2026-08-22 | Moor House Adventure Centre, Rainton Gate, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6QY
The county climbing team will be running a training / assessment day at Moor House on 22nd August. You can get training at whatever level you need – no prior experience of the activity is necessary to start. You could come along for practice or advice, or if you believe you’re ready to be assessed for a permit we can do that too. You’ll be allocated a morning or afternoon slot.
It costs £5 to attend. Please email climbing@durhamscouts.org.uk to apply (places will be first-come first-served) or to register your interest for future training / assessment.

September First Response Course
2026-09-14 18:30 - 21:30 | 1st Great Lumley

Outdoor First Aid (Durham City)
2026-09-19 09:00 - 2026-09-20 18:00 | 19th Durham Scouts HQ
This qualification is designed to meet the needs of those working away from immediate assistance (more than 30 mins) in the remote and rural regions of the UK. This Outdoor First Aid qualification is externally regulated and meets the standards to appear upon the national qualifications frameworks of England and Wales, and also meets the First Response requirements for Scouts & Guides. This course is recognised throughout the UK and is the course of choice for experienced practitioners who use the outdoors.
Participants will receive an ITC Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid, as well as an Emergency First Aid At Work certificate.
Topics include:

roles & responsibilities
Dealing with collapse (with and without breathing)
Choking
Bleeding
Shock
Major illnesses
Torso and limb injuries
Environmental effects
Heat and cold injuries
Using first aid kits
Outdoor specific scenarios
Outdoor incident management

This qualification is designed to provide outdoor incident management skills. Typical delivery methods are predominantly practical, with elements occurring out of doors in outdoor clothing and on various terrains. The course is assessed by continual observation of candidate performance.
Participants will need to bring their own lunch. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided. This course is ran by an experienced external trainer with an extensive background in first aid in remote environments and in a Scouting context.

Archery Permit Training Course
2026-09-27 - 2026-09-28 | Moor House Adventure Centre, Rainton Gate, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6QY
We’re running an archery permit training course on the 27th & 28th September at Moor House. No prior experience of the activity is necessary, and over the weekend (10am – 4pm each day) we’ll teach everything that you’ll need to know to be able to apply for your own permit to deliver archery within Scouting.
The course costs £18. Please email archery@durhamscouts.org.uk to apply (places will be first-come first-served) or to register your interest for future courses.

First Response Gateshead (October)
2026-10-03 09:30 - 16:00 | Victoria Road, Gateshead, NE8 2SZ

October First Response Course
2026-10-27 18:30 - 21:30 | 1st Waldridge

NSRA (National Small-bore Rifle Association) Air Riffle
2026-11-07 - 2026-11-08 | Moor House Adventure Centre, Rainton Gate, West Rainton, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6QY
To be able to instruct air rifles within Scouting you need a national governing body qualification, such as the NSRA YPS (Youth Proficiency Scheme) Tutor qualification. Moor House have a few places left on a course running on 7th & 8th November. Please contact bookings@moor-house.org.uk for details if you’re interested.

First Response - Crook & Weardale (November)
2026-11-08 | 4th Willington, Helmington Row, DL15 0RY

December First Response Course
2026-12-10 18:30 - 21:30 | 1st Waldridge
