Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of our most frequently asked questions about the Fundays event, we hope you find them useful. If you have an unanswered question please email us.
1. Can you tell me whether lunches are provided?
2. Can leaders take part in activities?
3. Why do you have separate activities for cubs and beavers?
4. There were some long queues last year, will this year be the same?
5. What should I do if I feel something is unsafe?
6. Can we attend on either Saturday or Sunday?
7. What happens if I do not book by the closing date?
8. Can we stay at Gilwell and camp overnight?
9. Do you need help with the event?
10. Can I bring more on the day?
11. Is there an event badge?
12. Do we have to pay for the badge?
13. Do we have to pay for any activities?
14. What refreshments will be available?
15. What about special needs groups, are all activities open to them?
16. Will there be alternative activities in the event of wet weather?
17. Do I need to stay with my group for the whole day?
18. What happens if I cannot find my group or a young person gets separated?
19. Do my young people need a change of clothes?
20. Is there an event t-shirt?
Lunch is not provided as part of the fee, so please ensure that your young people bring a packed lunch. Light refreshments will be available for leaders and helpers in the Swan Centre
2. Can leaders take part in activities?
Activities are intended specifically for the Cub and Beaver age ranges. In order to give the maximum opportunity to the young people, helpers and leaders are not permitted to take part in the activities
3. Why do you have separate activities for cubs and beavers?
This is to ensure that queues are limited and that the activity is appropriate to the age range. We have tried to ensure that where there is an activity aimed at one section there is a similar activity for the other section.
4. There were some long queues last year, will this year be the same?
This year we have significantly increased activity capacity in a number of areas to try and ensure queues are limited.
5. What should I do if I feel something is unsafe?
Please contact a member of the event staff at your earliest convenience and we will ensure that the matter is addressed.
6. Can we attend on either Saturday or Sunday?
The event is open to all areas and both sections on both days, if you are particularly keen you can book and pay for both days, however we do not allow groups to stay on site overnight.
7. What happens if I do not book by the closing date?
In order to guarantee places you should get your bookings in by the 31st May, you may book after this date but for large bookings we strongly recommend that you book as early as possible.
8. Can we stay at Gilwell and camp overnight?
We do not allow groups to stay on site overnight for this event.
9. Do you need help with the event?
Yes, we'd be very grateful for help at the event, particularly in the week before - we can ensure that you'll experience some of the fun of the event. If you are able to help for the whole weekend and/or the week before we will feed and accommodate you where possible. Should you wish to offer your services please contact us using the Contact page on this site.
10. Can I bring more on the day?
You may bring up to three additional participants per booking reference.
11. Is there an event badge?
Yes there is and the cost of this is included in the participant fees
12. Do we have to pay for the badge?
No you don't, it is included in the participant fee, however should you require additional there will be a charge.
13. Do we have to pay for any activities?
All activities are included in the charge for Beavers/Cubs
14. What refreshments will be available?
Drinks and sweets are on sale for the participants. Leaders light refreshments will be available from the start of the event in the Swan Centre.
15. What about special needs groups, are all activities open to them?
Please approach the instructor on the activity who will then assess the suitability of the activity and provide additional support if required.
16. Will there be alternative activities in the event of wet weather?
Where it is safe to do so, all activities will continue in wet weather. Some activities will be inside however all participants should bring a coat.
17. Do I need to stay with my group for the whole day?
Some leaders choose to stay with their groups, whilst others allow their young people to do what they want to do, all we ask is that you are available should you be needed. It is your decision whether you stay with your group or not.
18. What happens if I cannot find my group or a young person gets separated?
A lost and found point is available and marked on the event map, please impress upon your young people that should they get lost they should go to this. A public address system will also be in operation for announcements..
19. Do my young people need a change of clothes?
Swimming and rafting may be included among the activities available, so please bring swimming costumes and a towel. Some of the other activities will also involve water so a change of clothes is recommended.
20. Is there an event t-shirt?
Yes there is an event t-shirt for this event, you must book by 15th May in order to order this.
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