The Centenary Stampede
A European Challenge for the Senior Section.
Catalogue number 75
BOOKINGS ARE NOW
CLOSED
35 teams have taken on the challenge of stampeding across Europe
and planning is now well underway...
What is it?
Teams will take up
the challenge to stampede across Europe for two weeks. You will be
your own travel agents, planning and organising your own trip and
creating your own amazing adventure within a specified budget. In
each country you choose to visit (from a list) there will be
options of exciting challenges to complete, ranging from the wacky
to the wonderful! We anticipate teams visiting up to five
countries during the Stampede. Race against the clock to return on
time to the UK for a giant sleepover party and Grand Finale in the
Midlands.
For further information, or if you have any queries regarding
Centenary Stampede, please contact midlands.headoffice@girlguiding.org.uk
Who can go?
Senior Section members aged 14-25
In teams of 4-8, at least 2 of the group must
be aged 18 or over (and they can be either senior section members
who are 18+ or leaders)
We are able to accept bookings from teams with
a minimum of 4 persons. If you have more than 8 wishing to
participate, please contact Girlguiding Midlands to discuss this
further.
British Guides in Foreign Countries (BGIFC)
are very welcome to take part in the challenge and we look forward
to receiving their applications from far and wide!
Where is it?
Teams will
visit up to 5 different EU countries of your choice, starting
in Paris and finishing in the UK.
When is it?
Tuesday 27 July
to Tuesday 10 August 2010.
How much will it
cost?
Approximately £1,000 per person.
There will be a registration fee of £75 per person – which
includes participation at the launch event in Paris and the Finale
Party.
The fee also includes a FREE sleeping bag!
When do bookings open?
Bookings have now closed.
Don’t forget to allow enough time to get your G/P form signed
within your county as a copy of this form will need to be sent with
your booking form (see separate downloadable booking guidance
document for further information)
What else do I need to
know?
One team member must hold a relevant residential
qualification.
After signing-up you will receive a Stampede Challenge Book,
providing you with the challenges and essential information
~ you could be eating 100 Ice Creams in Italy; sharing a meal
with Swedish Scouts; dancing a Flamenco in Spain; watching
the sunrise in Greece; renewing your promise in Polish; doing
conservation work in Holland or even climbing a mountain in
Austria…. You choose!
You will act as your own travel agents, making all the necessary
arrangements and managing your own budget.
You will be provided with useful documentation including
‘Top tips and Information’ to assist with your planning.
Teams
Teams should be made up of between 4 and 8
persons and can be either:
- teams of Senior Section members (two should be aged 18+) and
one must hold the relevant Senior Section permit.
- teams of Senior Section members with one or two adult leaders
(of any age). One leader should hold a Senior Section holiday
licence.
- teams of all Adult Leaders of Senior Section age (i.e. under
26).
For any queries please contact midlands.headoffice@girlguiding.org.uk
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