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Activity List
London, Windsor, Paccar, 3 great locations that will play host to over 70 activities! From Zip-lines to ceilidhs, campfires to Legoland, there is something great for all members new and old to experience at Amalgam! See our full list of activities, in no particular order, below:
Opening Ceremony
A short ceremony to officially mark the start of Amalgam and welcome you to the event.
Zip Wire
This is a high adrenaline activity with a twist! Enjoy this forest adventure as the twin zip wires traverse the valley which runs through the woodland, over 170m of high speed adrenaline fuelled fun!
Evening Zip Wire
This zip wire is lit! And by that we mean that you can fly through the forest in the dark, thanks to a trail of lights to illuminate your path. Enjoy this forest adventure as the twin zip wires traverse the valley which runs through the woodland, over 170m of high speed adrenaline fuelled fun!
Friday Board Games
Bring your own or choose a game from our selection!
SSAGO Archives
Immerse yourself in history with a visit to our archives, a fantastic mini-exhibition displayed by our SSAGO archivist, Charlotte! This activity is unsupervised, more treasured items will be on display later in the day.
Talk to the archivist
Get your burning questions about SSAGO history answered and take a look at some of SSAGO's most treasured items. Charlotte, our SSAGO archivist, will be on hand throughout this session.
London Museums
Take a trip out to London and enjoy the exhibits in the capitals exciting museums! We'll be dropping you by the Natural History Museum and Science Museum, but feel free to wander over to other local museums (as long as you're back ready to be picked up!)
Ceilidh
The SSAGO classic, a gender neutral ceilidh for everyone to enjoy, need we say anymore?
Long Hike- Chiltern Hills
If you fancy a long hike away from the hustle and bustle of camp, the long hike might just be for you!
High All Aboard
You'll need to be a team player for this activity, as you and your team must first scale a 10m pole before placing your trust in those around you and lean outwards over a rather large drop. Not an activity for the faint hearted!
Quick Drop
Experience the thrill of a free-fall! Step off the edge of a 10 metre platform and drop to the ground, designed to feel like jumping out of a plane. This is the ultimate adrenaline rush.
Windsor Castle
Follow in the steps of royalty and explore the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world
Friday Pub
A collection of small tents for retreating to for a drink and a chat
Saturday Pub
A collection of small tents for retreating to for a drink and a chat
Friday Family Friendly Campfire
This large campfire is suitable for everyone and will run throughout the evening for people to chat and sing around
Saturday Family Friendly Campfire
This large campfire is suitable for everyone and will run throughout the evening for people to chat and sing around
Friday Cinema
Kick back and relax with a film or two
Miniature Movies
Let your tea settle and pop in on some short films.
Gameshow
Time to get those brain cogs whirring, as host Reuben provides our evening brain teasers!
Quiz
The traditional Friday night quiz is here and better than ever!
Friday Self-led campfires
A collection of small particpant-led campfires in altar fires suitable for over 18s. The fires will run late into the evening for people to chat and sing around.
Saturday Self-led campfires
A collection of small particpant-led campfires in altar fires suitable for over 18s. The fires will run late into the evening for people to chat and sing around.
Legoland Windsor
Relive your childhood and explore Legoland. Whether you want to see miniland again or ride The Dragon there is something for everyone.
Day off in Windsor
Fancy a relaxed day off? Spend the day exploring Windsor.
Short Hike in Windsor
A short hike taking in views of Windsor Castle and the River Thames.
How to Make Stuff Look Good - a Branding Workshop
In this workshop we’ll be sharing loads of design hints and tips to get your resources looking super professional, plus we’ll cover why branding is useful and how to make the most of the latest Scouting and Guiding guidelines and resources.
Cafe
Relax and unwind with a cup of tea, piece of cake and a good natter!
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Explore over 30 rescued and reconstructed historic building from acrosss the Chilterns.
Saturday Wake and Shake
This activity is designed to energise and excite you for the day ahead! It's time to get the heart pumping and the mind thinking!
Saturday Yoga
Try a relaxing start to your day with some early morning yoga!
Sunday Wake and Shake
This activity is designed to energise and excite you for the day ahead! It's time to get the heart pumping and the mind thinking!
Sunday Yoga
Try a relaxing start to your day with some early morning yoga!
The AmalGAME
Earn points for your region by working your way through an epic series of challenges
Wide Game
Work together or compete against others across the campsite, you haven’t seen a wide game anything like this!
Backwoods Cooking
Learn how to cook some tasty treats, or just have a chat around the fire
Fire Skills
Get some practice at building your own fires, learn new techniques and refresh your safety knowledge ready to run your own sessions
Fire Branding
Perform a spot of pyrography as you learn more about this novel craft
The Craft Tent
Come and make your own custom Amalgam merch in our lovely, very chill, craft tent. *No artistic skills required!
SAGGA Pimms
Get to know our friends in SAGGA with their traditional Pimms on the lawn!
SAGGA Activity
Get to know SAGGA as you join in with their fun activities
The Spa
If it’s all getting too much, head to the spa and experience some much needed TLC
Rounders
Grab your bat and hit those balls!
Tomahawk Throwing
Try your hand at throwing specially made Throwing Tomohawks and Angels on a purpose built range. Can you hit the centre of the target?
Puzzle Zone
Put your grey matter to the test as you enter the Puzzle Zone. These puzzles can be completed individually or as a group.
Taskmaster
The Taskmaster is expecting you! Compete against your friends and see who can gain the highest number of points by completing a bunch of pointless tasks
Team Challenge
You’ll have to work together if you want to succeed at this selection of challenges
Bob Ross Art-Along
Join our old pal Bob and his happy little trees as we take part in a mass art-along - canvas, paints and brushes are provided!
Queen's Scout/Guide Presentations/Talk
An opportunity for participants to do their final presentations for top awards, or for others to find out more about how they can get involved
Award Sign Offs
Take the opportunity to get signed off on some of your awards by a training manager or award coordinator
Trading Space
Take the opportunity to show off your badges/collections and trade with others
Growth and Recruitment Workshop - Welcome Project for Girlguiding and The Scouts
A rare opportunity to get involved and make a real difference to the joining journey for volunteers with Girlguiding and The Scouts. Join in this fun interactive workshop to get your voice heard!
Bekonscot Model village and railway
Explore the world's oldest model village, including over 200 buildings across 1.5 acres of gardens, a model ralway and a narrow gauge railway to ride on.
Night Hike
A walk in the dark!
Chill zone
Take a break away from the hussle and bustle of camp.
Day off in London
Escape for the day and explore all that London has to offer!
London Zoo
Explore one of the world's oldest zoo's. With lions, giraffes, penguins and much more there is an animal for everyone!
Circle Line pub crawl (spoons)
The classic SSAGO rally pub crawl. Travel around the circle line, stoping at various stations to visit the nearest Weatherspoons pubs.
Circle Line pub crawl
The classic SSAGO pub crawl. Travel around the circle line, stopping at various stations to visit the neaest pubs. This pub crawl will visit a variety of local and spoons pubs, for those wanting a cheaper pub crawl check out the 'Circle Line Pub Crawl (spoons)'
London Eye
See London like never before from the top of the London Eye. What can you spot? You will also have the opportunity to explore London from the ground for the rest of the day.
Tower of London
Explore London's iconic castle, get up close to the crown jewels and meet the Beefeaters, just dont get yourself locked up!
Short hike
A short hike, starting from site.
Cafe Crawl
Visit some of the local cafes while exploring the local area.
Geocaching
Explore the local area while finidng caches!
Saturday Dinner
It's the evening meal time - make sure you book a slot and don't forget to eat!
Saturday Board Games
Bring your own or choose a game from our selection!
How to Go to the Moon - a Youth Shaped Workshop
Join us for a discussion on some of the many ways you can incorporate Youth Shaped Scouting/Guiding into your programmes
Disability Awareness Talk
Learn about and discuss good practice on involving everyone in our guiding and scouting activities
Saturday Cinema
Kick back and relax with a film
RC90 Remote Control Racing Cars
Take the steering wheel of remote control miniature 4x4 cars, tackling tough terrain and rumble strips as you steer and navigate through PACCARs bespoke track!
Gladiator Challenge
A vertical assault course, overcoming netting, ladders and the dreaded tyre wall. Set your own goal or make it a race, this is the perfect way to use your problem solving skills as you make your way up the Gladiator Challenge!
Closing Ceremony
Join us as we close out the weekend.
Through the Ages Party
Dance away to the cheesy tunes that have graced the planet during SSAGO's 55 years!
Activity Bazaar!
Dip in and out of the many activities on the activity field. A repeat of some activities from Saturday for those who went off site as well as some brand new activities, such as classic silly games, too. The individual activities are not bookable on Saturday so you can see how you feel and how much energy you have to burn!
A Brief History of SSAGO - Talk and Q&A
The story of SSAGO starts with the creation of The Scouts and Girlguiding. We'll be traveling through time to see how SSAGO became the organisation it is today. The talk will be led by Larah who was SSAGO's archivist 2017 - 2021, followed by a Q&A.
Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO), 2024
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