SlamFest - Round Up

Earlier this year, South Leeds & Morley Scout District came together at Hesley Wood Scout Campsite for a truly memorable District Camp, celebrating an incredible 25 years of the district. The weekend was packed with adventure, creativity, teamwork and fun, bringing together young people and volunteers from across the district to mark this special milestone in style.

The scale of the camp was reflected in the huge range of activities on offer – and the enthusiasm with which they were taken up. Across the weekend, thousands of activity sessions were completed, giving Scouts the chance to try something new, challenge themselves, and most importantly, have fun with friends.

Some of the most popular activities included:

• 🔵 Giant Garden Games – completed an impressive 278 times

• 🪵 Red Deer Bushcraft – 241 sessions of outdoor skills

• 🏰 Bouncy Castle – 234 bounces!

• 🏎️ Cresta Run – 231 high-speed runs

• 🎪 Circus Skills – 228 attempts at mastering new tricks

• 🚍 Cave Bus – 224 underground adventures

• 🏹 Archery & Soft Archery – over 250 shots at the target

• 🧗 Abseiling & Climbing – challenging fears and building confidence

Alongside high-adrenaline activities like the zip line, assault course, and nerf arena, there were plenty of creative and reflective opportunities too, including heritage activities, a youth time capsule, crafting woggles and bracelets, and even camp doughnuts and pitta pizzas for budding chefs.

The sheer variety ensured there was something for everyone, from first-time campers to seasoned Scouts.

🎭 District Talent Show Steals the Show

One of the highlights of the camp was the District Talent Show, which showcased the confidence, creativity and humour of young people from across the district. Acts ranged from music and dance to comedy and demonstrations, with plenty of laughs and applause along the way.

Acts included:

• 10th Morley (Drighlington) – Comedy skit

• 11th South Leeds & Morley (St Luke’s Holbeck) – Song performance with video

• 12th Morley – Multiple musical performances, including The Greatest Showman and camp-style classics

• 15th Morley (St Mary’s Woodkirk) – Scouts is Fun group sing and dance

• 1st South Leeds & Morley (Beeston) – Thai boxing demo and a surprise “1st SLAM” entry

• 2nd South Leeds (Belle Isle URC) – Higher or Lower with audience participation

• 6th Morley (Churwell) – Penguin dance

After a fantastic evening of performances, 12th Morley were crowned overall winners, but every group received huge praise for getting involved and entertaining the crowd.

🌟 Celebrating 25 Years of Scouting

This camp was more than just a weekend away – it was a celebration of 25 years of Scouting in South Leeds & Morley, made possible by the dedication of volunteers past and present. From adventurous activities to shared campfires and unforgettable performances, the camp perfectly captured the spirit of the district.

A huge thank you goes to Hesley Wood Scout Campsite, all the activity leaders, volunteers, young leaders, and organisers who helped make the camp such a success. Most of all, well done to the young people who embraced every opportunity and made the weekend one to remember.

Here’s to the next 25 years of adventure! ⚜️