Groups Can I drop off kit early to the campsite? Can I drive onto the site? No, we won’t be able to have kit dropped off early as we will be busy right up to the Friday morning preparing the site for your arrival. When you do arrive if you are towing a trailer or carrying kit you will be directed to a drop off point. We will either tow the […] Read more »
Groups I have a youth/adult member with additional needs, can they come? Yes, we will do our best to accommodate everyone and provide an event that is suitable, appropriate and safe for everyone. We will ask you for more information about any specific needs and we will do our best to meet them within the scope of the venue, activities and what is reasonable. Read more »
Groups When do I have to pay? We will ask you to pay a 25% deposit of your total booking by 11th December. An additional 50% of your total booking will then be payable in March 2027, and the remaining balance in June 2027. Please refer to our full terms and conditions relating to payments, cancellations and refunds. Read more »
Groups Will I be able to add people to my booking? Yes, after you’ve made your initial booking, you will be able to add to your numbers until we reach capacity. If you have a linked OSM event, it will automatically update for you as more people sign up. Read more »
Groups How do I book? You can register your interest now. Sign your group up by registering on our booking system – you will be able to enter your approximate numbers. Then when our booking system opens fully, if you use Online Scout manager (OSM) you will be able to link your OSM event. This will mean your adult and […] Read more »
Groups Where will we camp? The whole event is based on Stithians Showground in Cornwall, near Truro. We will use the fields surrounding the main arenas and barn. You will be allocated to a subcamp and have a dedicated subcamp leader as your first point of contact. Each subcamp will have access to toilets, showers, water, rubbish and recycling facilities. Read more »
Groups What activities will there be? We are still planning the full programme but we know that you will get three full days of activities. Each day you will visit a different ‘zone’. The Energise zone will include archery, pedal karts, climbing, onsite water activities, high energy physical challenges, team games and many more adventurous activities. The Impact zone will get […] Read more »
Groups What does the participation fee cover? For Cub and Brownie units, the participant fee (£225 for a Cub or Brownie, £60 for a leader/young leader) covers the activities, a free issue T shirt, Scarf and event badges. It does not cover any transport for getting to and from the event or any catering. You will need to factor this into the […] Read more »
Groups Can young leaders attend? Yes, young leaders over the age of 14 can attend with their group as part of the leadership team, or they can apply to join the ORIGIN Crew and support the programme delivery, logistics, entertainment and welfare. Read more »
Groups Who can take part in ORIGIN? ORIGIN is specifically for Cub and Brownie sections. Attendance will be open to groups across the UK and internationally, but we expect the majority to come from the South West regions. Participants must be within the age range for their respective section at the time of the event. Read more »