We hope you find these FAQ's helpful but if you have any more questions, please email us at confido@durhamscouts.org.uk.

What is Confido?

Confido is a huge weekend of activities with a great atmosphere on 4-6th October! Over 1200 Scouts and Explorers will camp together for two nights, eat in our centrally catered 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:

• An account on our new booking system - you'll create one on registration.
• Basic information about your group including your district.
• The number of the Young People and Leaders you want to bring.

When you add the participant details you'll need

• The names of all the Young People and Leaders, along with dates of birth of the Young People.
• Mobile Phone numbers for each leader.
• Information about any special diets including vegetarians.
• A team preference for each leader - see FAQ below.

The t-shirts will be available to order from the store within the booking system.

What are the T-Shirt Sizes?

The following sizes are available:

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 a preference when you book, we will endeavour to match you to this or a similar role but need your help across the event. Have a look at the roles on offer, this guide gives you a description of the role as well as when you will be needed.

How much does it cost?

Take a look at our booking pages for more info and to find out what is included in the price.

Are payments refundable?

All payments are non-refundable.

What are the booking deadlines?

Take a look at our booking pages for more info.

What is the catering like?

The 7 meals included in the price are prepared by a professional catering team 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 serve 1250 people in 1hr 25mins! There is generally a choice on offer and we also specialise in catering for those with special diets - just include the details when you book.

Is it safe?

With over 1200 people 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 Plan 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 as part of your information pack.

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.

Who organises Confido?

Confido is organised by the Durham Scouts Events Team, who organise events such as Cubboree, Geoffrey Gordon Cup and Awards, amongst others.