Looking to have a splashing time with your scouts at PGL? Well, dive right in because we have a tremendous selection of scout water activities that your pack can enjoy when staying with us for a scouts camp!
Scout water activities at PGL
Whether you just want a bit of fun in the water, or to try and learn a new activity, your scouts can do whichever they want at PGL! Take a look at our epic scout water activities:
Swimming
Simple, but just as fun! Our Domaine de Segries, Château de Grande Romaine, Windmill Hill and Barton Hall locations feature swimming pools that your scouts can use when on a group residential with PGL. They can use it during free time or we can work it into your itinerary!
Aqua Park/Aquafun
How cool does this sound: An inflatable obstacle assault course, situated on our very own on-centre lake. Our Aqua Park activity is always a favourite with groups, creating so many hilarious memories and boosting confidence in the water.
Our Aquafun activity features inflatable fun in the pool and is perhaps one for those who are less confident in the water.
Canoeing/Kayaking
At some of our locations, your unit can try canoeing or kayaking on our on-site lakes or local rivers. They’ll learn the basics and then take part in a range of challenges and activities, or simply sail down the stream and observe the beauty of nature.
Canyoning
Canyoning is a proper adventure! It’s a combination of swimming, climbing and hiking where your scouts will make their way through ravines, rivers and plunge pools. It’s a challenge, but it sure is worth it!
Dragon Boating
This is a fantastic activity for Scout units! Up to 24 people can fit into a Dragon Boat. The aim of this activity is to paddle rhythmically in order to race across the water, and while this requires lots of effort, coordination and communication, it makes for a thrilling and fun experience.
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Stand Up Paddleboarding or SUP is the perfect activity for building confidence in the water. Your Scouts will get their lifejackets on and be given their board and paddle, where they’ll learn how to get on the board, how to stand up, and finally how to use the paddle to direct them where they want to go!
Keelboat Sailing
Set sail and introduce your Scouts to the basics of Keelboat Sailing. Learn how, when, and why to raise and lower the sails. Our RYA-qualified instructors will be leading the activity so you know that your group are learning from the best!
Raft Building
Your Scouts’ creative juices need to be flowing for this challenge! In groups, the task at hand is to create a raft using only the materials provided — however, it doesn’t end there. Nope. Teams will put their raft to the test to see if it will float and hold them on the water.
Surfing
Exclusive to our Beam House location, this activity takes place on the coast of North Devon. Your Scouts will head down to the beach and have the chance to try and ride the waves! They’ll learn how to walk into the sea with their boards, how to catch a wave, and ultimately how to stand up and surf them.
Book your Scout residential with PGL!
We hope these scout water activities sound epic enough for your group! If you’re not already heading on a Scouts adventure with PGL, then take a look at what we have to offer. We have a range of group residential trips to choose from, including Girlguiding residentials, Youth Club & Trusts residentials, Faith Group residentials and many more!
If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly and experienced team today. They’ll be more than happy to help!
