Camp America - 10th & 11th October 2009

Latest News, Booking Now Open

Booking is now open for the County Activity Weekend - Camp America. The event is open to all sections including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Networkers with options for attending the full weekend (10th and 11th October) or as day visitor (10th October).

EVENT BROCHURE - Full details about the event including Programme, Cost and Booking information is now available in the event brochure, click here to download 

What is Camp America

In the summer, GLSE will be hosting “Camp America” at Cudham Guide Camp Site. The weekend will be packed fun and adventure for all age groups. You will arrive at JFK Airport, go through passport control and collect ballot papers for Presidential Elections. Then into the Camp to find a theme park to celebrate Independence Day, American style.

There will be fantastic adventures to be had right from 100 Acre Wood for the Beavers, through to many many activities for Cubs, Scouts, Explorers & Networkers. Evening Entertainment will include the biggest wide game we can provide, High Street Musical and Las Vegas for Networkers.

Highlights will include the BBQ on Saturday evening, Presidential Elections running throughout the weekend and the 8 activity areas. Come fly a plane, surf in Hawaii, meet Elvis in Memphis, Race at Daytona, Meet your favourite Characters in Florida and Ride on Quad Bikes. Fancy singing, dancing – then go to Hollywood or perhaps you prefer the F1 racing, whatever your idea of fun we will have it.

Camp America States


1. Camp David – Camping area
2. JFK Airport - Landing area, passport control, Election & passport forms. Flight Simulator
3. Washington - White house. Presidential Election base. - Camp Centre
4. Texas - Cowboys/catering area

Activity Areas


5. Florida - Disney Characters, 100 Acre Wood, Pooh stick race, duck Games, bouncy castles, (Beaver area)
Daytona – car racing, FI Simulator, Quad Bikes, Robo Wars, Big Ball.

6. Pennsylvania - Philadelphia, signing of the Declaration, Liberty Bell, (Bell Ringing) Grafitti Wall

7. Tennessee Memphis, Karaoke, Elvis Quiz, Information. Nashville Line Dancing

8. Alaska - Hush dogs, Grass Sledging, Eagle Heights, Sledge making

9. Hawaii - Dancing, music, Surfing bouncy castle, Leis, grass skirt making,
Tattoos (not real!)

10. New York - Table top Football, Chalton Football (New York Giants!). Circus Workshop, Segways, Cheer Leader workshop.

11. Hollywood Theatre Workshop, Dance workout. The Oscars, Video making Basketball. Walk of Fame Plaster of Paris prints.

12. Las Vegas - Explorer/Network only: Casino, Bar

Eve entertainment for others: Wide Game then High Street Musical

Further information

If you have further questions or need more information, please contact the Camp America Event Manager - Ann Beard - campamerica@glsescouts.org.uk