Outdoor Training Event returns for 2026
The outdoor training event will be returning for the 5th year. Join volunteers to have a fun weekend enjoying the outdoors and building on your skills.
Saturday 7 March – Sunday 8 March 2026
The weekend is flexible, you can join for one day, both days or make a full weekend of it and stay at Willow Tree. Volunteers are welcome to join just for the evening social on Saturday.
The training is suitable for all volunteers from all sections and is FREE to attend. All meals are provided and overnight accommodation in the house is included for those who wish to spend the night at Willow Tree.
The Weekend Programme
Saturday Sessions
Pioneering
Night Line
Scavenger Hunts
Outdoor Themed Crafts
Camp Fire
Sunday Sessions
Making Fire Starters
Equipment-less Cooking
Weekend timings:
Full weekend Saturday 7 March, 9:30am – Sunday 8 March 2026, 2:00pm
Saturday 7 March, 9:30am-5:30pm
Dinner/Evening Social, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Evening Social Only, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Sunday 8 March, 10:00am-2:00pm
Registration closes on the 22 February 2026.
Terms & Conditions
The cost of the training is covered by the county, and is free to all active unit volunteers of Girlguiding Middlesex West. If you book a space and don’t attend or cancel under 72 hours before the weekend you will be required to pay £40 for the cost of your space.
