Training Courses

Kinver Scout Camp offer a variety of training courses and workshops including activity instructor training and first aid courses.

Adult Members of Scouts Hereford & Worcester can claim all of our courses booking fees back after completion of the course.

In-house Zip Wire and Crate Stacking Training – March 16th, 2025

We will be covering how to run both activities, getting signed off to do so and any changes to our Standard Operating Procedures.
If you require sign off for Zip Wire Rescue Training, you must attend on this date (this training is valid for 2 years).

Please complete this online form if you wish to attend – https://forms.office.com/e/bd8UCcv5wB

The closing date for signing up is 6:00pm on Sunday 2nd March. We will then be in touch with more information about the training.

For more information, please contact Meg – megan.williams@scoutshw.org.uk

Climbing Instructor Permit Course – April 5th-6th, 2025

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

NSRA Rifle Shooting Instructor Course – April 12th-13th, 2025

Participants must be aged 21+ years to attend this course.

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

Pioneering Workshop – April 26th, 2025

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

Mental Health First Aid Training – May 10th-11th, 2025

This two day course trains you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

Abseiling Instructor Permit Training – Date TBC

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page (available soon!)

BushScout Practical Skills Day – June 7th, 2025

This day aims to teach you skills around traditional practical skills that your Young People will love to learn. You will be shown safe techniques, as well as progression that will allow you to apply these skills to all ages.
More information and how to book can be found on Bushscout UK’s website here

Please note: This course is named as “West Midlands (Kinver) Practical Skills Day” on BushScout’s website. All bookings and enquiries for this course must go through BushScout UK as this course is not organised by Kinver Camp.

Tomahawk Throwing – June 8th, 2025

This Tomahawk Throwing Course is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of tomahawk throwing techniques, knowledge, skills, and confidence to safely deliver this exciting activity to our young members at The Scouts.
More information and how to book can be found on Bushscout UK’s website here

Please note: This course is named as “West Midlands (Kinver) – Tomahawk Throwing” on BushScout’s website. All bookings and enquiries for this course must go through BushScout UK as this course is not organised by Kinver Camp.

Climbing/Abseiling Permit Assessments – September 6th, 2025

To book onto this assessment, please contact Tim Scott – tim.scott@scoutshw.org.uk
If you are attending our 2025 Climbing and/or Abseiling course, you do not need to contact Tim. Assessment places on this date will be offered to you during the course.

ITC Outdoor First Aid (16 hour) – September 20th-21st, 2025

The scope of the course is managing an emergency when help will be delayed by up to 2 hours and is therefore ideal for permit holders, especially those covering hill walking, outdoor climbing and water activities.
For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here

Archery Instructor Permit Course – September 27th-28th, 2025

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

Archery Permit Assessments – October 18th, 2025

To book onto the archery assessment, please contact Tim Scott – tim.scott@scoutshw.org.uk
If you are attending the September archery course, you do not need to contact Tim. Assessment places on this date will be offered to you during the course.

NSRA Rifle Shooting Instructor Course – October 25th-26th, 2025

Participants must be aged 21+ years to attend this course.

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.

NSRA Pistol Shooting Instructor Course – November 8th, 2025

Participants must hold a valid (in-date) NSRA Rifle Shooting qualification to attend this course.

For more information about this course or to book, please see the event page here.