Operation Bald Eagle 2025
2025 Event: 10th-12th October
What is OBE?
Operation Bald Eagle is a popular, annual, competitive challenge activity weekend event for young people of Scout age.
The event is split into three parts:
- The Friday Night Challenge
- The Saturday Day Challenge
- The Night Hike (an 8-mile course interspersed with a wide range of challenge & food bases)
Taking part in each activity is important, but the key to being successful rests with those who show good teamwork!
Points are awarded in each part of the competition. The OBE Eagle Trophy is awarded to the team gaining the most marks. Certificates are also presented to the teams winning individual areas of the event.
Conditions of Entry
- Open to all Scout Troops in Hereford & Worcester and Gloucestershire
- A basic understanding of map reading is beneficial and preferred
- Teams can have between 4 and 7 Scouts
- Troops can enter multiple teams
- Cost: £40 per scout (plus your own food and transport costs)
How to apply
- Applications will open on Sunday 1st June 2025 – check back here nearer the time for a link to the application form
- Entries are accepted on a first come, first served basis
- Full payment must be made by BACS or card at the time of application (Account Name: Hereford & Worcester Scouts; Sort Code: 40-52- 40; Account No: 00011136)
- Cheques are NOT accepted
The organisers wish to remind everyone that this is a very popular event and places usually get booked up very quickly – don’t delay in applying
Risk Assessment for campsite – coming soon
We look forward to seeing you in October!
The OBE Event Team
If you require any help, please contact Sarah Bennett at baldeagle@scoutshw.org.uk
Rhydd Covert Scout Campsite