When Youth events are organised, the Youth funds do try and help subsidise events so we do appreciate all your help with fundraising and hope you have all registered with Easy fundraising and persuaded all your friends and family to join as well. This is a very easy way to raise money for Youth Funds. All you need to do is log onto www.easyfundraising.org.uk and follow the Scottish Region Youth.

This is what we have planned for 2025 season:

Each Region may award a Certificate of Achievement to its most deserving CCY Member aged 12-17, with the recipient being put forward to be considered for the National CCY Certificate of Achievement. The criteria for receiving a Certificate should be based on the individual’s camping related achievements. Written nominations, of no more than 250 words, to be sent to myself by 1st February 2025. First prize Regionally is a £100 worth of outdoor retail vouchers.

• 31^st Jan -2^nd Feb 2025 – Snowsports weekend at Glenshee, staying at Blackwater Scout Hut, 20 mins from biggest Ski Range. Accommodation & Food £30 per person and Ski/Board Pass – £25 each day. Ski Hire can be sorted out at local hire place at approx £20 each day.  Limited spaces, £20 deposit by 1^stDec 2024. We can’t guarantee snow & skiing, but we can guarantee a good weekend.
• Easter 14^th– 22nd April 2025 – 73^rd FICC Youth Rally – Campeggio Adriatic Club, Scossicci, Italy Come along soak up the atmosphere & join in the fun – Disco & Fancy Dress Party Nights, Music late into the night, Sports – Football & Volleyball, Easter Dinner, excursions. Not too be missed. Cost approx £550, which includes,Transfers, Rally Fees, excursion, all food whilst on the rally and 3 nights accommodation in Rome. Deposit of £250 to be paid by 26^th Oct 2024.  All youth must have passed CCY test and be over 14 before they can attend this Rally.

• 25^th – 27^th April 2025 – Youth Leaders & Testers Camping Weekend – Corby Glen, NG33 4NZ. This is not HQ funded and will be more of a Team Building/Social weekend, with a National Youth Committee Meeting on the Sunday.
• 1^st -5^th May 2025 – Region Meet at Strathallan Games Park, Bridge of Allan. Come and camp and join in the Youth Section. Lots of fun and games organised throughout the weekend. Breakfast Cafe run for Youth funds throughout the weekend. Youth Leaders get together.
• 31^st May -1^st June 2025 –Scottish Region Youth Meet, Youth Leaders & Testers Weekend joining Perth & Angus DA at Loch House Farm, Linlithgow (venue TBC). Full programme of events for the weekend including, watersports on the canal, Saturday evening communal BBQ and fun activities planned. Bring your wetsuit for water activities on Saturday.
• 6^th -8^th July 2025 – National Youth Rally hosted by Yorkshire Region. Join the ‘Hero’s’ themed weekend with Disco’s Friday & Saturday night. Football, Volleyball, Netball throughout the day on Saturday and the coveted highly sort after Austin Trophy Competition on the Sunday. We need ALL THE SCOTTISH YOUTH, £120 (approx) for the weekend, includes, transport, camp fees & food. Need £20 deposit to book your space.
• 15^th-17^th August 2025– Join Scottish Region at Drum Estate THS, Scottish Region August Youth Rally. Saturday we’ll plan an activity for CCY in Edinburgh. Remember half the proceeds from this meet go into Youth Funds so please try and get along even if it’s just for the weekends.
• Saturday 30^th – Sunday 31^st August 2025 – Jean Stewart Walk – Glenclova, Circular Walk, Perth & Angus Area. Do you have what it takes? 20 miles over 2 days carrying all your equipment – easy – not for wimps!!!
• 10^th -12^th October 2025 (dates tbc) – Autumn Youth Rally at Alton Towers – hosted by Central Counties Region. Book with your RYLO or Youth Leader. Cost approx. £80.

So, as you can see there are loads to do throughout the year, so come along and join in the fun, for more details on any of the events above, check us out on Facebook (to find us on facebook, you need to be friends with your Youth Leader or RYLO).

If you are interested on sitting your youth test, please speak to your youth leader or RYLO.

Yours truly,

Phil Grant & Sarah Martin

Scottish Region Youth Liaison Officers.