Paddlesports
Get out on the water and practise moving, steering and working together in your craft.
What are RN Sea Scout camps like?
Think a week under canvas with Sea Scouts and Explorers from across the UK. You might spend one session learning to steer a dinghy and another working out how to get your team through a land challenge. Back at camp, you’ll share meals, get ready for the next day and spend time with the people you’ve met.
RN Sea Scout Camp 2027 runs from 29 May to 5 June 2027. We arrive on Saturday, build our teams on Sunday and start the five-day activity rotation on Monday. Your division’s final timetable and joining instructions will be shared before camp.
Five days of activities
From Monday to Friday, Scouts and Explorers take part in four rotating activities and one shared festival day. We’re aiming for all divisions to attend the Royal Navy and STEM Festival together on Wednesday 2 June or Thursday 3 June. The festival day is to be confirmed.
Dinghy sailing
Learn how the wind moves a dinghy and work with your crew to steer and change direction.
Powerboating
Find out how a powerboat handles and what the crew does. Sessions can combine time out on the water with practical skills, following the activity team’s briefing.
Land activities
Take on challenges on dry land, practise new skills and work together as a team.
Royal Navy and STEM Festival
Meet Royal Navy teams and take on hands-on science, technology and engineering challenges as part of one combined festival.
How the week runs
You’ll follow a rotation with your division. Another division might be sailing while yours is paddling, then you’ll swap activities later in the week.
Saturday 29 May · Arrival
Sign in, settle into camp and meet the people you’ll be camping with.
Sunday 30 May · Team building and sport
Get to know your division through on-site team building and sports challenges. Sunday also gives time for safety briefings and for the activity teams to set up before the rotation begins.
Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June · Activity rotation
The five-day programme starts on Monday. Divisions rotate through paddlesports, land activities, dinghy sailing and powerboating, and come together for the Royal Navy and STEM Festival. Your division’s timetable will show what’s on each day.
Saturday 5 June · Pack up and head home
Pack your kit, help clear the campsite and sign out before heading home. Follow the joining instructions for collection arrangements.
A typical activity day
A day from wake-up to lights out
- MorningGet up, gather with your division and have breakfast in the galley. Check the kit you need and head to the first activity.
- MiddayStop for a packed lunch with your division, usually where you’re doing the activity.
- AfternoonGet back into the activity, then return to camp to change, hang up wet kit and get ready for dinner.
- EveningEat together, take your turn for showers and join in with games or entertainment. Get tomorrow’s kit ready before lights out.
Life back at camp
Who will I be with?
A division is your activity group for the week. It can include Scouts from different groups. The team aims to put you with someone you know where possible. Your Divisional Officer is a familiar adult you can go to for help finding your next activity, sorting kit or settling in.
Where will I sleep?
Camp is under canvas. The joining instructions will explain the Scout and Explorer arrangements, including what you and your group need to bring.
Meals, showers and dry kit
Build time into your day to eat, wash and get your kit ready for the next activity. If you have dietary or support needs, talk to the camp team in advance.
What happens in the evenings?
After the day’s activities, there’s time to unwind, catch up with your division and get ready for the next day. Evening arrangements will be shared with the camp programme.
First time away with RN Sea Scouts?
It’s normal to feel unsure on the first day. Ask your Divisional Officer if you’re worried about an activity, missing home or need help with the routine. Families can also talk to their group leader and the camp team before the event about what would help their young person take part.