Scout campsite
Campsite data
Name	Downe
Location	Orpington, Kent
Country	United Kingdom
Founded	unknown
Founder	unknown
Owner	The Scout Association
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Downe Scout Activity Centre is a campsite of The Scout Association in Orpington, Kent. Set in woods and open grass, it provides camping and indoor accommodations for Scouts and Guides. Orpington is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... Campsites are often situated in or near forests. ... It has been suggested that Gimmie 5 be merged into this article or section. ... Orpington is a place in the London Borough of Bromley. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... Car camping is camping in a tent, but nearby the car for easier access and for supply storage Camping is an outdoor recreational activity, in which the campers get away from civilization and enjoy nature by spending one or more nights at a campsite. ... Scouts and Guides from different countries on World Scout Moot 1996 Scouting, or the Scout movement, is a worldwide youth movement of multiple organizations for both boys and girls whose aim is to develop young people physically, spiritually and mentally so that youth may take a constructive place in society. ... It has been suggested that Guides on the Air be merged into this article or section. ...

The Downe site is 86 acre large. An acre is an English unit of area, which is also frequently used in the United States and some Commonwealth countries. ...

Locations

Downe is only 16 miles from the centre of London, and is near the Biggin Hill airfield in Kent. London (pronounced ) is the capital city of the United Kingdom and the largest city of England (strangely, England has no constitutional existence within the United Kingdom, and therefore cannot be said to have a capital). ... Biggin Hill is a place in the London Borough of Bromley in London, England. ...

It is within easy access of Orpington and Chelsfield train statins, both on lines from London. Orpington railway station serves the town of Orpington in the London Borough of Bromley, and is in Travelcard Zone 6. ... Chelsfield railway station is in the London Borough of Bromley, and serves the southern parts of the built-up area of Orpington - Chelsfield itself, and Green Street Green. ...

Facilities

Campsites

Downe covers 86 acres, and has a mixture of open grass fields and woodland campsites.

Indoor Accommodation

There are three accommodation blocks at the site, each with kitchen facilities. Toilet and shower blocks are located near each building.

• Jubilee has 8 rooms of two and six beds apiece, allowing 32 people to sleep indoors. There is also a Leaders' lounge.
• Pembroke has 14 rooms of two.
• Bridger can accommodate upto 38 people, with the rooms split on either side of a central dining area.

Activities

Downe offers a number of activities both on and off the site:

• Archery
• Air-rifle Shooting
• Climbing and Abseiling
• Swimming Pool
• Grass Sledges
• Pedal Go-Karts
• Adventure Course
• Orienteering
• Hiking

It is also possible to arrange guided tours of the nearby Biggin Hill airfield.

Campdowne

Campdowne is an international Scout and Guide event held at the campsite, and is open to all members of the Scout Movement over the age of 10 and a half years.

The last Campdowne was in 2004 and was attended by Scouts and Guides from all corners of the globe. Campdowne is happening again in 2008 and they have officially launched their website to deal with all the enquiries that they'll be getting.

Set in both woodland and open grassland in London's greenbelt, Campdowne 2008 offers an opportunity to make new friends from around the world through an exciting and unforgettable ten day programme of events and activities. There will be centrally organised entertainment from camp fires and stage productions to parties and discos, not forgetting the opening and closing ceremonies.

References

See also

Scouting Portal

• Baden-Powell House
• Gilwell Park
• Youlbury Scout Activity Centre
• Day Camps

Image File history File links Scoutsgreengoldnoscroll. ... Baden-Powell House, colloquially known as B-P House, is a Scouting hostel and conference center for members of The Scout Association. ... Gilwell Park is a campsite and activity centre for Boy Scouts, Girl Guides, and school groups, and a training and conference centre for Scout Leaders. ... Youlbury Scout Activity Centre is one of a number of National Scout centre in the United Kingdom and is the oldest permanent Scout campsite in the world (while Brownsea Island was the site of the first campsite, it was a private island for many years after). ...

External links

• Downe Activity Centre
• Campdowne 2008
• Day Camps