This is an open session held at Leybourne Lakes on the 9th May, which will allow Scouts and Explorers to have a go in a range of crafts to help gain confidence when paddling on the water and to extend their skills. By taking part, the young person will automatically be earning towards their ‘Time on the Water’ badge.

Please note this session is solely for those with little experience in paddling to allow them to learn new skills and be introduced to the sport, while having fun at the same time. With hopes they would like to attend our regular sessions held at Leybourne and other locations.

Buoyancy aids will be provided and must be worn by everyone on or near the water, along with suitable footwear. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate non-swimmers. 

Please fill it out the below form to attend this event: https://forms.gle/db5cHptbKFAqopZo9

The deadline for signing up to this event is the 3rd May.

This session will cost £15.00 per person, please use reference ‘OPEN’ followed by your surname, e.g. Lucy Richards = OPENRICHARDS to the below District Scout account details:

Account Name: Gravesham Scouts
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Account Number: 65638514

Once payment has been made, please email the treasurer (treasurer@graveshamscouts.org.uk) and ‘cc’ Lucy.richards@graveshamscouts.org.uk so we can keep admin up to date.

Please note for safety reasons this is a nut-free event so please do not bring any foods that contain nuts.

There will be a morning and an afternoon session for you to choose from, please be assured both sessions will be offering the same crafts and we can only allow 20 paddlers per session for safety reasons.

Session 1 – Morning session: 9:30am – 11:30am
Session 2 – Afternoon session: 12:30pm – 2:30pm

Young people will need – a snack and drink (for after their session); a towel and dry clothes; shoes to wear in the water (water shoes, old trainers, plimsolls) – these are mandatory. Sun cream / hat / coat / flask of hot drink may be needed.

Where is it? Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Malling Road, Snodland, Aylesford.

Postcode for SatNav: ME6 5LB (car park entrance off of Ham Hill Roundabout A228).

The open session will be based at the slipway on Ocean Lake.

The car park is a pay and display, payable at all times. Payment by card or the “YourParkingSpace” app. There is a height barrier (two metres) and limited parking available for vehicles over 2m.