We have a wide range of opportunities for young people to get outdoors and adventurous. Find out more below . . .
Upcoming Events
You can find more details of upcoming outdoor opportunities for young people as well as training for leaders here.
BB Canoe Club
The BB Canoe Club (BBCC) exists to promote paddlesport within the BB and opportunities including training courses, trips and residentials. They are available to provide advice, training and paddling opportunities for both young people and leaders.
BBCC coaches are all British Canoeing qualified and are registered BB leaders. They are spread across the country and are there to help Companies, Battalions and Districts get the best from paddlesport.
Activities include white water trips, lake paddling, canal trips and fun days. The BBCC also runs sessions at camps and events around the country and can also provide training/assessment for water-based DofE expeditions. It also holds training courses which are individually tailored to those who attend.
Find out more about the BB Canoe Club at canoeclub.boys-brigade.org.uk
BB Mountaineering Club
The BB Mountaineering Club (BBMC) consists BB members across the country who are interested in mountain-based activities, including hill walking scrambling, rock climbing and abseiling, via ferrata, alpine climbing, winter mountaineering, snow and ice climbing and mountain biking.
The BBMC regularly organises day walks or weekend meets. It also holds training courses, including navigation training for young people (such as those preparing for DofE expeditions), Expedition & Outdoor Leadership training for leaders, and more.
The BBMC includes members who are qualified to lead particular activities, including the BB’s Expedition & Outdoor Leadership Certificate, accredited DofE Expedition Assessors and other nationally-recognised qualifications.
Find out more about the BB Mountaineering Club at bbmc.boys-brigade.org.uk
Challenge Expeditions/Events
Cleveland Hike
The Cleveland Hike takes place in June each year, taking in 24-30 miles of the North York Moors. Find out more at theclevelandhike.com
Kilbryde Hike
The Kilbryde Hike takes place across two days in June each year, across 18-25 miles of the moors south of East Kilbride. Find out more at kilbrydehike.bbglasgow.org.uk
Waltham Walk
The Waltham Walk takes place in May each year and spans around 24 miles across two days in the Essex countryside. Find out more at walthamwalk.org.uk
The three challenge expeditions above can be used as excellent training opportunities for those preparing for Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions, however please note they cannot be used as practice or qualifying DofE expeditions.
Severn Challenge
The Severn Challenge is a week-long adventure down the River Severn, taking on a 144-mile route which follows the historic Severn Navigation from its highest point at Pool Quay to the docks at Sharpness. It aims to be both a challenging and fun event for BB members, as well as an opportunity to raise funds for their Companies or chosen charities. Find out more at severnchallenge.co.uk
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Find out more about our support and resources available for leaders running DofE at boys-brigade.org.uk/dofe-leaders
You can also get in touch with us at support@boys-brigade.org.uk or phone 0300 303 4454.
Go Wild Challenge
The Go Wild Challenge is a series of activities to help children and young people get outdoors and adventurous.
The Go Wild Challenge has three different levels of awards to try and achieve – Bronze, Silver and Gold. These levels are achieved by completing a certain number of challenges. For under 11s this is 10, 15 and 20. For over 11s it is 5, 10 and 15.
Find out more about the Go Wild Challenge at boys-brigade.org.uk/go-wild