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 2023 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 4^th February 2023. First prize Regionally is a £100 worth of outdoor retail vouchers.
• 3^rd-5^thFeb 2023 – 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^st Dec 2022. We can’t guarantee snow & skiing, but we can guarantee a good weekend.
• Easter 6^th– 10^th April 2023 – 71^st FICC Youth Rally, Holland.  Come along soak up the atmosphere & join in the fun – Disco & Fancy Dress Party Nights, Campfire & Music late into the night, Sports – Football & Volleyball, Easter Dinner, excursions. Not too be missed. Cost approx £350. Deposit of £150 to be paid by 1^st September 2022.  All youth must have passed CCY test and be over 14 before they can attend this Rally.
• 14^th -16^th April 2023 – Youth Leaders & Testers Camping Weekend –  Site,Venue tbc. Full programme of events including, workshops, first aid, working towards CCY test, map reading, entertainment and loads more. All Youth Leaders and Testers are invited to the camping weekend, however, no expenses are paid.
• 27^th April -1^st May 2023 – 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.
• 2nd -4^th June 2023 –Scottish Region Youth Meet, Youth Leaders & Testers Weekend joining Perth & Angus DA at Loch House Farm, Linlithgow.  Full programme of events for the weekend including, watersports on the canal, Saturday evening BBQ and fun activities planned. Bring your wetsuit for water activities on Saturday.
• 29^th June -2^nd July 2023 – National Youth Rally hosted by North West Region. Join the ‘Festival’ 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, £80 (approx) for the weekend, includes, transport, camp fees & food. Need £20 deposit to book your space
• 11^th-13^th August 2023– 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 2nd – Sunday 3rd August 2023 – Jean Stewart Walk – Clatteringshaws Circular Walk, Renfrew Area. Do you have what it takes? 20 miles over 2 days carrying all your equipment – easy – not for wimps!!!
• 6th-8th October 2023 – Autumn Youth Rally at Alton Towers – hosted by Scottish Region. Book with your RYLO or Youth Leader. Cost tbc.

Dates for your Diary 2024

• Feb 2024 – Ski trip to Bulgaria – Planning on taking the Youth on a 7 day ski trip to Borovets. Price includes, Flights from Edinburgh, 20kg of luggage, 7 night stay half board in hotel, transfers to hotel, 5 day ski/board pass & Ski/board hire. Cost is approx £850.  Deposits of £200 in for 27^th April 2023
• Easter 28^th March – 1^st April 2024 – 72nd FICC Youth Rally –  Muir of Ord, Inverness, SCOTLAND.  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 £150. Deposit of £50 to be paid by 1^st September 2023.  All youth must have passed CCY test and be over 14 before they can attend this Rally.

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.